Elizabeth Anne Reid

[Martin By Eye]

I am back to the imaginary galleon, Anne of Flowers. I left off at the "hull finished" stage for a long while as i wished to take it on the plane to show to my mother, for whom she is named . I managed to do so last month, just before she passed away . I am fitting the foremast, needing something to do in my sadness . She loved roses and fleur de lys, a true English regal Rose .

 

[Bobby K.]

My condolences for your loss , and my thoughts and prayers.
Bobby K.

 

[Rebus]

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

 

[Roger Pellett]

Ship models can serve as a memorial to those no longer with us. Hopefully someone in the future someone will see your model and ask “ Who was Anne of Flowers?”

When you finish it build a case to preserve it.

Roger

 

[Martin By Eye]

Thank you Roger. The case is already built , i usually do before i get to this stage, allthough i leave the top unglued so that i can pull the ship in and out on the cradle you can see with it's tall handles. I have a log fire so there is often a lot of dust , especially in winter.

 

[Patrick]

I am back to the imaginary galleon, Anne of Flowers. I left off at the "hull finished" stage for a long while as i wished to take it on the plane to show to my mother, for whom she is named . I managed to do so last month, just before she passed away . I am fitting the foremast, needing something to do in my sadness . She loved roses and fleur de lys, a true English regal Rose .View attachment 515248

Sorry for your loss. My mother recently passed away also before I could see her once last time. I hope the ship helps you work through your grieving.

 

[3L120]

I know how it feels, my mother passed on in 1969, near 60 years ago now. Still miss her but you will retain cherished memories…semper fi.

 

[Magic Mike]

Sorry Martin for your loss. The ship is a great tribute to her. Magic Mike

 

[bowwild]

I agree the ship is a great tribute to your Mother. I lost mine in January of this year. She was 86.

 

[3rdJerseyman]

My late F-in-Law was a genuine tough guy. Not a blowhard or a bully, but a Depression baby and a combat Marine ( Korea- Pusan, Inchon, Chosin). He was the quiet old style California type, but no nonsense. He surprised me when my mom died, by telling me "You will think of your mother every day for the rest of your life." He was absolutely right. We are only issued one, and they are irreplaceable. May Eternal light shine upon her.... Peace.

 

[Martin By Eye]

Thank you all for your thoughts, they are comforting to me. I am afraid that as much as i love ship modeling , and as much as i have been enjoying this build, the passing of my mother means that i find my efforts a very small , small, reflection of what i have lost.

 

[Mikael Gbg]

My condolence

 

[Martin By Eye]

I got as far as finishing my galleon. I will upload the finished photo's to the gallery in the springtime as i wish to finish my cutty first and then post all together
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[AllanKP69]

I am no fan of tiny sailors on model ships, but your scene of the loading of cargo has changed my mind. Well done.
Allan

 

[Martin By Eye]

I am no fan of tiny sailors on model ships, but your scene of the loading of cargo has changed my mind. Well done.
Allan

Thank you. I have need of a little life at the moment.