Bounty Revell scale 1/110 (Extra detail experiment)

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A reconstruction of a lost MSW buildlog with photos.

This kit was an "attic find" from friends. And it was a fun project that I ultimately enjoyed for 3 winters. It actually became an experiment to see whether I could find plastic ship model building interesting or not.
Questions that arise regarding the construction will, of course, be answered.

The model ready for "Inspection in dry dock"

The design of this model is quite old.

Some research

 

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A new deck

 

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"bolts, nails" and cleaning the rudder.

 

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The bulwark, channels and the side windows

 

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copper plating and rudder hinges

 

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Continue with the extra detailing

 

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railing, hatches and chimney

 

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Windlass

 

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steering wheel, pumps, ... and a hull ready for painting

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After a grey base coat.

My main occupation at the time was military model building. Hence the matte, weathered colors.

This was an experiment.

 

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Preparing cannons and further weathering

 

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Cannons part two

 

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new deadeyes

 

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painting the copper plating

What does weathered copper look like? Some old war ammunition, once found in our backyard, served as an example.

White base, and then various shades of green

 

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Cannon and rudder rigging. anchor cabels

 

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The ships boat

 

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Masts

 

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Painting and installing the masts

 

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Lower standing rigging (blocks are from a Heller SR kit leftovers)

 

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