1669 Soleil Royal - ZHL [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Gilbertm]

In reference to your second planking of the light colored wood.... Looks like you cut the wood down into lengths.... were they specific lengths? or just kind of randon.... thank you

Hi Inge
I tried to cut equal length planks (about 10cm). However, towards the bow, the planks a slightly shorter

 

[Gilbertm]

Hello
I worked on the channels, the dead eyes and the chains on the port side.











Next will be the first cannon row on the port side (total of 14 cannons)

 

[Gilbertm]

Hello
The first cannon row on the port side is now complete (total of 14 cannons).
I decide to paint the port frames in red as many models do. I should have done that before installing them.

 

[Uwek]

Your gunports and -lids are looking good - also with the detail of the visible bolts for the gun tackles -

 

[Gilbertm]

Your gunports and -lids are looking good - also with the detail of the visible bolts for the gun tackles -

Thanks Uwe

 

[debauchery]

Hello
It has been quite some time since my last post, I have been struggling with the poop balcony and have tried many different approaches.
I finally came out with a reasonable way and have then been able to move forward.
Below where I stand:

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I then painted the upper part of the hull. I started with ultramarine blue (Liquitex) but found it too dark. I then moved to Cobalt blue (2 coats).
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I also planked the stem (using sapeli).
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Next steps will be to complete the balcony at the stem and start with the deck elements.

Hi, gilbert. I'm getting ready to start these port hole frames. Any hints.? It looks like the upper ports need to be opened quite a bit. Thanks, Inge

 

[debauchery]

Hi, gilbert. I'm getting ready to start these port hole frames. Any hints.? It looks like the upper ports need to be opened quite a bit. Thanks, Inge

Now that I've looked farther ahead, they don't get opened at all. They have the gold frameworks. answered my own question.

 

[Gilbertm]

Now that I've looked farther ahead, they don't get opened at all. They have the gold frameworks. answered my own question.

Hi Inge
If you want the gun frames to be red, I recommend that you paint them before installing. It's much easier.

 

[Gilbertm]

Hello
The second cannon row on the port frame is now complete (I am half way thru this part )
Next will be the channels, dead eyes and chains on the starboard side.






Thanks for feedback and comments
Cheers

 

[Bud-J]

Looks great Gil. Was thinking of doing the same with my doors and the rings but not thrilled about making about 180 of them. Did you make yours or buy them somewhere?

 

[Gilbertm]

Looks great Gil. Was thinking of doing the same with my doors and the rings but not thrilled about making about 180 of them. Did you make yours or buy them somewhere?

Hi John
there are 28 cannons (and gates) on each side.
I used the parts provided in the kit for the door itself and the hinges, and then added the red inside door using a 2mm plank.
It took me about 10 days to make 1 row (working a couple of hours a day).
It took me some time for the first few doors but after some practice, it turned out quite ok.
What I chose was to prepare 4-5 doors (plank, hinges, inside door, hooks) and then install them before moving to the next 5.
The hooks themselves are from Amati.

 

[debauchery]

You know,,, I took measurements from the plans... literallly .5 mm by .5mm and my wales were still screwed up ( too high)

 

[debauchery]

Hello
The balcony is now complete. I have to say that this was quite some work. Glad it's over now.
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I started to paint the metallic decorations and installing them, starting from the stern
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I also started working on the poop deck
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Cheers

Did you do the paint by hand or air brush. I'm working on second planking right now, the P3 (light colored wood) I don't know if they gave me enough. I have plenty of the Sapella wood, as that will be painted anyway.

 

[Gilbertm]

Did you do the paint by hand or air brush. I'm working on second planking right now, the P3 (light colored wood) I don't know if they gave me enough. I have plenty of the Sapella wood, as that will be painted anyway.

Hi Inge
I painted by hand using Liquitex cobalt blue
I tried the ultramarine blue but found it too dark

 

[debauchery]

Hi Inge
I painted by hand using Liquitex cobalt blue
I tried the ultramarine blue but found it too dark

thank you,,,, looks very nice

 

[Vfordyce]

The Admiral thinks it's gorgeous! So do I.

 

[Gilbertm]

The Admiral thinks it's gorgeous! So do I.

Thanks Vic

 

[Vfordyce]

Gilbert, did you have any problems with your 27 deck (3rd one from bottom)? Mine seems to curve into an arch laterally. Also, number 7 or 8 seems a bit tall. Did yo have to file any of the tops of the bulkheads down? I wonder if @Jay had to.

 

[Gilbertm]

Gilbert, did you have any problems with your 27 deck (3rd one from bottom)? Mine seems to curve into an arch laterally. Also, number 7 or 8 seems a bit talk. Did yo have to file any of the tops of the bulkheads down? I wonder if @Jay had to.

Hi Jay, I don't recall having such issue and I did not have to file the bulkheads

 

[Gilbertm]

Hello all,
Moving now to the starboard side
I worked on the channels, dead eyes and chains as well as the first row of cannons (total 14)
Next step will be the lower row ...