what did you use to finish the deck? I really like the way it looks ! 

Hi GunterGood morning Alan,
I'm back from my skiing vacation and am just marveling at your pictures. Great work that you are showing us. I really like it. Respect. I wish you a speedy recovery for your hand problems and hope the pain doesn't restrict you too much. I have a question about the gun windows: don't they have to follow the planks? Then they wouldn't be square. I really hope you understand what I mean?
But I'm really looking forward to continuing to marvel at your progress. P.S. Your tool is awesome. I'll have to remember that.
Best regards
Günter
Thank you again for your nice comment GunterHey Alan,
really very nicely realized. I'm always happy when I see pictures of the Victory from you. I also bought the Victory. I think it's the best representation of an HMS Victory you can get at the moment. I'll build her when I've finished the Athena.
Best regards
Günter![]()
Hi TonyGreat work Alan. Were the balls a pain to glue in place? Wow those capstans are a small model themselves. Keep up the fantastic work.
Regards
Tony
Hi GunterGood morning Alan,
beautiful pictures and great work you have done. Was it very time-consuming and how long did you spend on it? What white paint did you use?
Best regards
Günter![]()
Hi TonyHi Alan/Gunter
Although I have bought the AL Number 6 Oak Stain and the brass and cast parts blackening chemicals I will probably just use the paints I have on hand which will be Tamiya Acrylics which I will airbrush. They should be OK. If the white needs to be a slightly off white hue then I will take a bottle and add in a drop or two of light grey. The same with the black which i think is called off black. As for the reds, blues and the terracotta colour I will mix them myself with the help of Mrs J as I am colourblind. Not bad for someone who worked in the prepress side of the printing trade for 46 years.
BTW I am hoping to start my Victory on Monday.
Regards Tony