She's a real beauty Grant, Every aspect of her!
Grants Xebec 1:60 (using Jabeque Cazador Occre1:60 kit) [COMPLETED BUILD]
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Good morning . Thank you gentlemen. I had loads of fun with this ship, creating my own design etc. @Obormotov I super happy you said “sexy” as it was one of my mission to make the Cazador more sexy… l remember some banter with @dockattner early in my log. I still need to make flags, stand and display case which I have no idea how to…..Cheers Grant
Good morning Grant, as I said quite early on in your protocol, “knowing you, it will be a beauty,” and now it has been confirmed, great result.
Good morning Daniel . You have always joined my ship building adventures with encouragement and assistance- thank you.
Good morning Peter. I need to single you out here a little. Your version of the Cazador, I will call it “Peters Xebec” is the one reference which I used the most. Your build log is a guide (unlike my story) on how to turn the Occre Cazador into an accurate and wonderful Xebec. Without it I would never have achieved the final version of “Grants Xebec” - so thank you very much. One day (hopefully ) I will be able to attain the craftsman and finish you displayed in Peters Xebec….just not this day
. Thank you again my friend.Cheers Grant
In this post I explained how to measure and build your own display case:
—> Display Case <—
Perhaps it helps you. Just replace your measurement.
Regards, Peter
Good morning Tobias. Thank you very much. It was a super fun build and I enjoyed having the freedom of creativity. My next build I will attempt, as best I can, a replica and a POF….This will be interesting…….… Cheers Grant
Thank you Peter. I’m going to need all the help I can get here….
. Cheers Grant
For my Bluenose I ordered some items from OcCre:Thank you Peter. I’m going to need all the help I can get here….
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Regards, Peter
What a stunning result you achieved here Grant, you made a great Xebec. It s absolutely wonderfull
It's over?!? How did I miss the official ending?
Congratulations Grant! A truly beautiful result that will be a real eye-catcher (and conversation starter) on the back wall of your bar. Even the partially withdrawn sails are sexy (showing a bit of thigh - but not too much
). It has been a real joy following your build. You surprise me so often with your skills that I guess I need to stop being surprised!
Can't wait for your next adventure!
Congratulations Grant! A truly beautiful result that will be a real eye-catcher (and conversation starter) on the back wall of your bar. Even the partially withdrawn sails are sexy (showing a bit of thigh - but not too much
). It has been a real joy following your build. You surprise me so often with your skills that I guess I need to stop being surprised!Can't wait for your next adventure!
Good evening Peter. Thank you kindly.
Good evening Paul. Thank you. I guess I got some of the sexy…just a tease.It's over?!? How did I miss the official ending?
Congratulations Grant! A truly beautiful result that will be a real eye-catcher (and conversation starter) on the back wall of your bar. Even the partially withdrawn sails are sexy (showing a bit of thigh - but not too much
Can't wait for your next adventure!
It’s not completely done yet, I am going to attempt to make a stand and display case…..hmmmm…and flags…hmmmm again??
My next adventure is decided. With much fear and trepidation I will give a POF a go, a British ship. Firstly tho, I am going to finish giving “that bounty” a do over. I have Been bashing it a tad for a while now. Having a blast - E.g
Arrows etc is my simple method of seeing if the previous build had symmetry- clearly not, something went pear shaped when the bulkheads and false deck laid. Doubt I can fix that.
Cheers Grant
stand and display-case missing - but your ship model is completed - and that is the important status
Also from my side Congratulations on this fine ship model - BRAVO
she is looking great
british and POF - there are not so much our there ....... could it be?
Also from my side Congratulations on this fine ship model - BRAVO
she is looking great
british and POF - there are not so much our there ....... could it be?
Grant, so glad that after a significant absence from this forum I was able to make it back in time to herald the completion - or near completion - of your Xebec. Jaa Boet, you've outdone yourself here. Checks lank kif, bru, as they say, and what terrific lines she has! Above all, you have built a terrific presence here on SOS and I think I speak for many when I say that your work, affability and good humour are a joy to watch and follow. 'Affability' by the way is too big a word for my usual vocab but I just wanted to try it out in a sentence. A bit like using the term 'athwartships' to make it look like you know about all things nautical 
Good luck with the display case as a work of art like Grant's Xebec deserves to be immortalised somehow, and looking forward as always to your next endeavour, whatever it is. Sterkte ou swaer
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Good morning Uwek. Thank you for the compliment and checking out my humble Xebec. Ha we will have to wait to find out
. In mean time this Bounty do over has taken hold of me and becoming more of a rebuild than a do over. Cheers Grant
Good morning Mark. Ja I think it checks. lekker my kerel . When this ouballie started all my changes I thought I was mal . However it all came together and I am pleased with the outcome. Thanks for the compliments Mark, you make me blush….just a littleView attachment 444753Grant, so glad that after a significant absence from this forum I was able to make it back in time to herald the completion - or near completion - of your Xebec. Jaa Boet, you've outdone yourself here. Checks lank kif, bru, as they say, and what terrific lines she has! Above all, you have built a terrific presence here on SOS and I think I speak for many when I say that your work, affability and good humour are a joy to watch and follow. 'Affability' by the way is too big a word for my usual vocab but I just wanted to try it out in a sentence. A bit like using the term 'athwartships' to make it look like you know about all things nautical
Good luck with the display case as a work of art like Grant's Xebec deserves to be immortalised somehow, and looking forward as always to your next endeavour, whatever it is. Sterkte ou swaer
. Cheers Grant
It’s difficult to add to what others have said Grant. Your Xebec is a truly beautiful build. It’s been a real treat following your log and enjoying your exceptional progress turning a box of bits into such a fine model. Congratulations!
Good afternoon Roger. Thank you very much for this compliment. I am learned with each build so hopefully this trend is a continuation. Cheers Grant
It’s been a pleasure to follow your build. The final result is SPECTACULAR. I’m looking forward to following your next build.
Good afternoon Jan. Thank you. Been a super fun ride