Thank you Russ for the compliments, congratulations and condolences. Family life kept me busy.Pure artistry Herman! Welcome back and congratulations on gaining a son-in-law and new grandchild. My condolences on the loss of your father-in-law.
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Thank you Russ for the compliments, congratulations and condolences. Family life kept me busy.Pure artistry Herman! Welcome back and congratulations on gaining a son-in-law and new grandchild. My condolences on the loss of your father-in-law.
It feels good to be back at the bench again. I hope to gain and be able to hold on to some momentum.Great to see you back at the bench, Herman! Lovely work as always.
Thank you Mirek for your nice words.Witaj
Piękna praca Hermanie, podziwiam .Pozdrawiam Mirek

Thank you Peter.Nice to see you back, working on your model, Herman. It looks very neat, as always!
Regards, Peter
Thank you Brad.Awesome, as usual!
Great to have you back building, after all the celebrations in your family and condolences on your Father-in-law.
I particularly like the scuppers extending slightly, both for looks and functionality. Most photos of Navy Board models built in the 18th century do not include the scuppers. This photo appears to show one toward the bow that extends slightly...
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Thank you very much Jan.That is incredible modeling work. It's a pleasure to follow your build.
Jan

Please do. This is looking really very good.It feels good to be back at the bench again. I hope to gain and be able to hold on to some momentum.
It is good to be back Steef.Good to see you back. Can't wait to see updates.
Thanks Maarten. It feels really well to be building again.Welcome back Herman, good to see you back on the 7p.
Thank you Gunther.Hallo Herman,
I am thrilled by your construction report. It's amazing and beautiful. I will join in. Great craftsmanship.![]()
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In Dutch we call that "verschansing"? I believe in English is It BulwarkIt is good to be back Steef.
I am now working on the scuppers for the gundeck and the wooden board behind which the riflemen found some protection. No idea what the english name would be for that board.
My dear friend Shota. Thank you for checking in again and all your very kind words.Herman, my dear friend
I will join to all our friends in the blessings at your return to building your beautiful model!
I wish you and your family as much joy as possible, Congratulations to the daughters on the joyful events, on the grandson and the home.
Thank you Richard for checking in and compliments. I intend to post updates more frequently.Please do. This is looking really very good.
