Bravo - it is looking very good 
The open structure is looking very nice, Donnie. A good choice. Also for dry adding the treenails. The linseed oil will point them out a bit.
Regards, Peter
Thank you all for the kind words.
The latest. Finally got all the treenailing done on the top deck. Please read a special note below after images !!!
PLEASE NOTE: Part number SB - if you are planning to rig cannons, DO NOT glue this piece in - but only dry fit it. Then before removing, mark off the locations for the Ring Bolts that will be installed onto SB. Then when marked, remove SB. Then you can install the Ring Bolts with no problems along with the Pulleys. After which, then install SB with all the Ring Bolts already attached. This would be easier rather than trying to install Ring Bolts later.
The latest. Finally got all the treenailing done on the top deck. Please read a special note below after images !!!
PLEASE NOTE: Part number SB - if you are planning to rig cannons, DO NOT glue this piece in - but only dry fit it. Then before removing, mark off the locations for the Ring Bolts that will be installed onto SB. Then when marked, remove SB. Then you can install the Ring Bolts with no problems along with the Pulleys. After which, then install SB with all the Ring Bolts already attached. This would be easier rather than trying to install Ring Bolts later.
Decking looks really nice Donnie! A very appropriate contrast between the boards and the trenails.
That's using your noodle
The part Sb now has the Ring Bolts added. Much easier to add them with the part not installed yet.
Excellent looking model Donnie.
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Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Grand work as usual for the master. I do like your wisdom on the SB board and eye bolts.
Thank you Kurt, but I can honestly say that I am not the Master nor a Master. Just following the kit. But, I do appreciate the compliment.
I like this photo very much - good work my friend
I certainly appreciate all the nice comments. Well, it has been a while since I have touched the Belle. Too many things in life are getting in the way. My full-time job seems to get more demanding - so is house things - my wife's wish list -
it seems like I used to have more time on my hands --- HA -- what happened ??? !!!
it seems like I used to have more time on my hands --- HA -- what happened ??? !!!
I am humbled by all the compliments and it is greatly appreciated by all. It's been about a month since I posted. Just too many things interfering. My real job is becoming more demanding - therefore - getting home - just don't feel like doing much. Plus bouts of not feeling too well added to this.
So, I only have a few pics to share. I have done a lot of work, but just have not posted the results. I am finished with the upper deck planking. I am now adding the Canons to the upper deck and they are much smaller requiring even more smaller blocks (2.5 mm to be exact and .3mm line and .8mm for the breech line).
Now, the pics. Also my apologies for not showing the details of how I am doing this.
So, I only have a few pics to share. I have done a lot of work, but just have not posted the results. I am finished with the upper deck planking. I am now adding the Canons to the upper deck and they are much smaller requiring even more smaller blocks (2.5 mm to be exact and .3mm line and .8mm for the breech line).
Now, the pics. Also my apologies for not showing the details of how I am doing this.
Donni
that looks fantastic. At a scale of 1:72 this is not too easy. In any case, I wish you a speedy recovery and take your time, your health comes first.
that looks fantastic. At a scale of 1:72 this is not too easy. In any case, I wish you a speedy recovery and take your time, your health comes first.
SEE POST #468
NOTE: NOTHING WRONG WITH THE MANUAL --- MY MISTAKE...
The only thing to report here is a pretty big error inthe MY sequence of building. Maybe I missed something along the way, but I don't think so. The planks can not be installed near the bow where the Bitt Rails will go. I had to lift them up in order to install the Bitt Rails as they not only go all the way through to the bottom deck, but they have a notch that will fit on the Deck Beam. Apologies for the poor blurry photography. If the square openings on the upper deck were square-through - then no problem, but this is not the case. As you can see from the image below that the BEAM and BITT Rails fit together - therefore, the planks are in the way.
NOTE: NOTHING WRONG WITH THE MANUAL --- MY MISTAKE...
The only thing to report here is a pretty big error in
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Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Might be a chance for you to help builder update instructions for the ship.