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Liburnian model...scale 1:72...trying to build...

I understand your frustration at the lack of interest in your wonderful model, and perhaps you are unwilling to go to the trouble of posting your construction process for such a small audience, but I would certainly appreciate it if you did. Also, may I suggest that while there are only a few of us following your build of this unusual model at this time, once posted it will remain for the edification of other modellers for a very long time and may encourage us to attempt less "run of the mill" European 17th-18th century Admiralty style models.
Personally, I find scatch built models much more interesting than kit models no matter how well built they are, and even more so when you have done the research and drawn the plans yourself, even if they are not necessarily up to contemporary museum research standards. Certainly your craftsmanship in my opinion is second to none (your Norse longship is exquisite), especially given your very modest workshop facilities. I have learnt a lot from following your various posts, they inspire me to plug on with my much less talented model-making, and can only hope that you will at least post a summary of the building process.
Best wishes,
Bob
 
Your work amazes me. Your imagination and fantasy are boundless. The beautiful woodwork and its color matching are magnificent. Don't be put off by the small audience. Your work on these pages could be groundbreaking. I can't wait to see your next photos.
 
Your work amazes me. Your imagination and fantasy are boundless. The beautiful woodwork and its color matching are magnificent. Don't be put off by the small audience. Your work on these pages could be groundbreaking. I can't wait to see your next photos.
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I just stumbled on this build (were you working on this one simultanously with your Drakar?) and my friend, you keep choosing builds that are very much in line with my own taste. I will watch eagerly and learn. The wooden ram you created for the prow is incredibly convincing!
 
I just stumbled on this build (were you working on this one simultanously with your Drakar?) and my friend, you keep choosing builds that are very much in line with my own taste. I will watch eagerly and learn. The wooden ram you created for the prow is incredibly convincing!
I made the drakkar a little earlier... I just finished this unireme and it took its place on the shelf...
 
I just stumbled on this build (were you working on this one simultanously with your Drakar?) and my friend, you keep choosing builds that are very much in line with my own taste. I will watch eagerly and learn. The wooden ram you created for the prow is incredibly convincing!
Agree, and done with simple hand tools. Great work.
 
Dear colleagues...my model is very simple to make...I don't think there's any point in showing the construction process step by step any further...
 
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