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HMS Diana 1:48 by Modelship Dockyard -Build log

At this stage, the hull is basically completed, and the carved parts and some other accessories are waiting for the later part to be engraved. Masts and sail cables will begin in the second half of the year
 
First and foremost, the model is gorgeous FJ. I fully understand why some builders (myself included, when requested) add the name of the ship on the stern, but as it was against Admiralty orders before 1771 and again after 1782 for obvious reasons, I am curious to know if the majority of builders here add the name on the models anyway rather than on a name plate on the display base. There were exceptions on models back in the day, but not many that I have been able to find. The photo of the contemporary model below of Diana built in 1794 and stored at RMG below shows the counter without a name.
Allan


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AllanKP69 said:
First and foremost, the model is gorgeous FJ. I fully understand why some builders (myself included, when requested) add the name of the ship on the stern, but as it was against Admiralty orders before 1778 and again after 1782 for obvious reasons, I am curious to know if the majority of builders here add the name on the models anyway rather than on a name plate on the display base. There were exceptions on models back in the day, but not many that I have been able to find. The photo of the contemporary model below of Diana built in 1794 and stored at RMG below shows the counter without a name.
Allan


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If there is no ship name, how can sailors determine that it is their own serving ship in a large port? This is a problem. During World War I in Germany, each main ship had its own emblem, which helped crew members identify their own ship.
 
fj3131030 said:
If there is no ship name, how can sailors determine that it is their own serving ship in a large port? This is a problem. During World War I in Germany, each main ship had its own emblem, which helped crew members identify their own ship.
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The anatomy of the frigate Diana by curator of the former curator of the national maritime museum shows Diana with the name painted on the upper counter?
 
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