Airfix Sovereign of the Seas 1:168

[WilliamM]

BTW here are some of the other models I made and some to make:

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Revell HMS Victory 1/225. Still have some rigging and the sails to do on this one:
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Revell USS Constitution 1/196. Planning to add some extra sails in cloth:
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San Salvador galleon 1/100 (free paper model):
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And some models to do:
Lee Graf Spee 1/400 (and have a piece of the actual ship's telemeter to put on the base). This one is started but missing a few parts.
Minicraft Cutty Sark 1/180
At the bottom there is a zvezda 1/144 Boeing 747-8
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Wow! You did great on those very small-scale ships! I am impressed!

Bill

 

[WilliamM]

Hi, I'm Juan from Uruguay. I'm 37 and I've been getting back to making plastic models. I haven't done this since my early teenage years although I have Made many paper models.

It's hard making time for it in between playing guitar, surfing, training everyday and rock climbing but every chance I get I take advantage of it.

Last year I finally started a 1/196 Revell USS Constitution after years in the shelf. After that came 1/225 Revell's HMS Victor and now finally the Sovereign of the Seas. I've always been drawn to this model.

Started painting parts about 2 months ago, then lots of surfing kept me in the water lol. Now Will be slowly getting back to it.
Here are some pics of the process:

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I'd like to add details such as the side port and ladder which is missing from the model. I was going to make wood planking details but I couldn't get it right and ended up pretty happy with the painting overall.

Cheers,

Juan

The only thing that bothers me about this kit is that there is great detail and care for with the gilding yet there is equally no planking detail. Please understand that I am blaming the manufacturer not the builder. Great job so far!

Bill

 

[WilliamM]

Well a little update. Took some time off for vacations and travel and afterwards I haven't really had the time to sit down and attack the rigging, which is pretty intricate for this model.

I've also been acquiring some new models like a Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark (damn it's freaking huge), and waiting for the arrival of a Revell Titanic (1/570), Airfix's Wasa and a 1/72 P-51 Mustang from Airfix. So I'm back on it!

Started doing the rigging and improvising blocks with ice cream sticks. So far it's looking cool. Ratlines with superglue are always a pain in the arse.

Will update soon!

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Just a hint; superglue blobs can be taken care of with a little dab of girl's finger-nail remover. It works.

Bill

 

[James Frost]

Hoy, I have this same model, it's on hold for now, I have a few 'Age of Discovery' ships to finish before I start on the 'Gilded Age.' I hope the photo of the artist print helps, note the direction of the flags. Another conversation about flags matching the wind direction. This talented artist gets it.

 

[Helder-dutra]

Ei, eu tenho esse mesmo modelo, está em espera por enquanto, tenho alguns navios da 'Era das Descobertas' para terminar antes de começar a 'Era Dourada'. Espero que a foto da gravura do artista ajude, observe a direção das bandeiras. Outra conversa sobre bandeiras que combinam com a direção do vento. Este talentoso artista entende.

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Hello James, I'm building it from scratch, but I don't have much reference for images and details of the Sovereign of the Seas from plans, if possible, I would like you to send me this image, it will help me.

 

[James Frost]

Hola señor Helder-dutra. Muy bueno trabajo! Este todos information tengo El Sovereign de Seas. Por favor perdone me, no hablo espanol.
Hello Mr. Helder-dutra. Very good job! This is all the information I have on the Sovereign of the Seas. Please forgive me, I dont speak Spanish.

 

[James Frost]

On You-Tube find, 'The Grand Design The Sovereign of the Seas. You might find something to help. From what I can see, the rigging detail on Sovereign of the Seas is no different than Soliel Royal. I have the detailed building and rigging instructions book from Hismodel.com. I'm going to use the rigging detail from Soliel Royal to rig Sovereign of the Seas. Trust me no one will ever know the difference. Keep us posted on this incredible build. Mucho gracias.

 

[Helder-dutra]

No YouTube, encontre 'O Grande Projeto, o Soberano dos Mares'. Você pode encontrar algo para ajudar. Pelo que posso ver, os detalhes do cordame do Sovereign of the Seas não são diferentes dos do Soliel Royal. Tenho o livro detalhado de instruções de construção e montagem em Hismodel.com. Vou usar os detalhes de cordame do Soliel Royal para equipar o Sovereign of the Seas. Acredite em mim, ninguém jamais saberá a diferença. Mantenha-nos informados sobre esta construção incrível. Muito obrigado.

A Thank you for the tips!!!

 

[juancho142]

Hello James, I'm building it from scratch, but I don't have much reference for images and details of the Sovereign of the Seas from plans, if possible, I would like you to send me this image, it will help me.

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Wow! Incredible build! Right now rigging got paused and began a collection of WW2 planes and tanks haha
Will get back to finish it in the next few weeks as now I have a cast on my right hand.

 

[Helder-dutra]

Uau! Construção incrível! No momento, o equipamento foi pausado e começou uma coleção de aviões e tanques da 2ª Guerra Mundial haha
Voltarei para terminar nas próximas semanas, pois agora estou com gesso na mão direita.

 

[Helder-dutra]

Thank you very much Juancho, keep building the models, and best wishes for your recovery