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1/30 HMS Royal Caroline Build

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Hello everyone,
A quick update. I ended up altering the small topmast Lantern due to the bronze/brass window casting was orientated in the wrong direction. The kit supplied lantern had the candle access door situated in the wrong location (facing aft) and the entire casting was orientated in the wrong direction. I purchased the Syren Ship Model Company Laser Cut Stern Lantern Kit and did a modification. I did install a working mini bulb (will post pics of all the working lights later).
Onwards we go---------------------------------------------

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So the blackened pins have some yellow brass showing through the finish, or is the problem that the pins are too shiny and need to be dulled? I think they look fine as-is. They are finely machined, and a slightly shiny finish mimics wood coated with varnish. Coating them with flat black paint may make the pin surfaces look lumpy or mat the edges less distinct, unless you use an air brush in lieu of a brush. This whole thing is one of the finest details to pay attention to, but when you are looking to make a first class model, which this is thus far, every detail counts.
 
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Hello everyone. I made 6 spare Spars that the Royal Caroline would most certainly/likely kept on board when making official visits via sea faring travels. I am in the process of getting them set into place and then I will be lashing the spars down. The small Spar on the port side that is resting on top of the capstan bars will be lashed to the spar.
Onwards we go..................................................................

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Hello everyone. All the spare Spars are now attached & finished!!!!
I will be moving on to making the Burton Pendants for the Main & Fore Mast and then commencing onwards to the shrouds & ratlines. Once I get all the shrouds & ratlines and the Catharpins completed, I will be coming back to to finish some deck details--such as the swivel guns, anchors, Fish Davit, ect..
At that point, I will build the ships Launch and an additional Jolly boat and install them.
Onwards we go>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Hi Rick,
Yours is one of the top models we have seen in a long time. You should be commended for being kind enough to explain the problems early on and give the sources for your research so you could change the errors with the kit that you mentioned. I look forward to you continued progress.
Allan
 
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