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Le Requin 1/48 ZHL model [COMPLETED BUILD]
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Lovely !
After finishing the rigging of the small mast, I started with the sails. The sails that come with the kit are pretty good. After ironing out the wrinkles and similar to my previous build (the Brazzera), I stiffen the sails by gluing and binding a rope to the edge of the sail using CA glue. This will allow to bend the sail later along a big smooth curve.... (at least that is the idea).
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Gorgeous! 
Totally!Gorgeous!
sometimes there is no wind ..... definitely looking very good
She is looking wonderful !
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Lovely work. Very pleasing to look at!
These heavy pully blocks are looking so "heavy" - very good work
Does the diameter of the rope is fitting to this part?
This rope is looking so small compared to the blocks, but I am not a specialist for such kind of rigging
Does the diameter of the rope is fitting to this part?
This rope is looking so small compared to the blocks, but I am not a specialist for such kind of rigging
Thank you for your kind words. The rope on pulley is the same as I used at the back. There it was just fitting. I agree that it is looking a bit thin in this case. I’m not a rigging expert, and I do not know how many variations of rope thicknesses in those days were used, but I only have 1 thickness in this color
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Extraordinary! Not enough superlatives to adequately appreciate your work and this lovely model 
absolutely very good work -> Bravo - she is looking great with the main sail - somehow you can feel the wind
Very nice work on the rigging.
The ship will look beautiful against the white walled background when she is finished.
The ship will look beautiful against the white walled background when she is finished.
Beautiful, I love it. It's looking great on you.
A wonderful model.