It sounds like me too, my father introduced me to model building somewhere around 1970 at the good age of 6. I think I built almost all the different plastic models as you did. I've always been fascinated by big model boats growing up and said it was my ultimate dream to build expensive wood models in 2005 being 40 and had a disc replacement in my neck a friend bought me my first kit (the Golden Star) and didn't do to well. I probably copied 500 pages on the need-to-know and ins-and-and-outs. I'm working on two at the moment, Swift Virginia Pilot Boat 1:50 1805 and the Mayflower 1620 1:64 both from Artesania.
Wow! That a big one. I am working on my second man of war. See the links to the build logs in my signature below. Early 17th century men of war have become my favorite style of ship, particularly royal great ships. It will be several years before I finish HMS Sovereign of the Seas. That ship will be my most detailed one now and in the future.
Hi Ragnar. I have a Billings kit of Hjejlen which I haven't built yet. I was wondering if it is the same kit as yours and whether you have any photos please. Cheers Davydd
