New design Le Cygne 1806 in scale 1:48 by Modelship Dockyard

[Bryian]

I am loving these new kits coming onto the market. For many decades we have had such a limited choice of ship models to choose from.

 

[Modelship Dockyard]

The figure head, without feet and side furs in place. We are not satisfied about the wings, and will make some changes in the comming week.

 

[Modelship Dockyard]

Some fittings, compared to the Le Cygne model made by Jean-Claude Buchaillard. Please note that the fittings are incomplete, more complete fitting will come tomorrow.

 

[Uwek]

Very good details - I like these covers at the ports for the oars

 

[Modelship Dockyard]

More fittings, the lid at the top is openable

Jean-Claude Buchaillard's model:

 

[RegG]

Well done!

 

[donfarr]

JUST BEAUTIFUL WORK GREAT LOOKING MODEL KEEP UT UP. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE ALL DON

 

[Uwek]

More fittings, the lid at the top is openable
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Jean-Claude Buchaillard's model:
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What a great detail with this "steel"-cover protection of the glas windows -if these were lighthouses.
Or were these chicken cages? - No, these were lighthouses

One small comment - seems, that they are slightly too short -> maybe you want to change in the kit and add some glass under the window framing

 

[RegG]

Good eye Uwe

 

[Jimsky]

I keep saying wonderful work, gentlemen! One of my small observations is the treenails imitations are a bit large to this scale. Not sure if this is an image illusion, or because, in fact, it was etched by a laser beam.

 

[Hedley]

I keep saying wonderful work, gentlemen! One of my small observations is the treenails imitations are a bit large to this scale. Not sure if this is an image illusion, or because, in fact, it was etched by a laser beam.

I agree Jim, I also think they look a little too stark.

 

[Modelship Dockyard]

I keep saying wonderful work, gentlemen! One of my small observations is the treenails imitations are a bit large to this scale. Not sure if this is an image illusion, or because, in fact, it was etched by a laser beam.

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I have to agree that they are too big, but it’s only a problem with this pilot model. We have made improvements to the deck to make nails normal, photo will come later.

 

[Jimsky]

Yes Yes
I have to agree that they are too big, but it’s only a problem with this pilot model. We have made improvements to the deck to make nails normal, photo will come later.

You mentioned that the deck comes as one piece of wood (or two half), it may make sense to just drill the holes instead of laser etch. This will give a modeller an option to treenail if they decide or use putty to imitate. It is just my personal vision.

 

[Modelship Dockyard]

we will consider adding some PVC under

What a great detail with this "steel"-cover protection of the glas windows -if these were lighthouses.
Or were these chicken cages? - No, these were lighthouses

One small comment - seems, that they are slightly too short -> maybe you want to change in the kit and add some glass under the window framing
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[Modelship Dockyard]

You mentioned that the deck comes as one piece of wood (or two half), it may make sense to just drill the holes instead of laser etch. This will give a modeller an option to treenail if they decide or use putty to imitate. It is just my personal vision.

This is the deck of speedwell, Le cygne will be the same like this.

Well, we do think that the sails are needed since that many players don’t want to waste time on that. And the premade nails will also help positioning while placing treenails, hope that explains.

 

[Modelship Dockyard]

Some 3D images(lower hull):

 

[Modelship Dockyard]

Upper hull(part of)

 

[Uwek]

It is hard to wait seeing these elements in real ..... looking very good

 

[Modelship Dockyard]

 

[Jimsky]

Hello, Victor.

All the blue-colored parts on the 3D design are separate parts made from timber or just axillary frame construction parts made out of ply?