Thanks, Gene!
I guess I've been building model ships for over 6 years now, and I think I've built about 10 in that time. I still have several in my stash, and I learn something new with every project. In fact, I'm about to attempt constructing set sails on the Cutty Sark, if even just a simplified rig version...a little nervous about it, but we'll see what happens!
I appreciate your compliment. I also realize there are different types of modelers out here...my projects won't win any serious competitions (not that I'd enter them in a serious competition) because I take certain liberties that often don't fit with authenticity, scale, or even the laws of physics sometimes! lol
But I do enjoy building ship models, and I like the overall effect of an old sailing ship, it hearkens back to the era of an expanding world, when long-distance travel suddenly offered the ability to learn more about the planet, its people, etc....sailing ships represent (to me) mankind's first steps into the future.
Anyway, I'm getting carried away here...
I'm very glad you enjoy seeing my work, Gene! You have impressed me with your work on the Heller Victory! It's a thing of beauty! (I have that kit in my stash, but I'm intimidated by it....it'll wait until I'm at the top of my game before I even begin to plan that build)
I've just finished the last of the ratlines last night on the Cutty Sark, so I'll get a few more pics taken and posted today, then I will get the yards out of the box, and start experimenting with material for sails...wish me luck!
Dave
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Current Project: Imai/ERTL Spanish Galleon #2
Recently Finished: Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark
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