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I love the vivid photos. The staining of the wood is excellent. I can't believe you're new to the hobby. What a gem.
Welcome onboard. Lovely work. Look forward to seeing the completed modelEnjoy more pictures of the Mantua Sovereign of the Seas.
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Hi Bill, You could be correct but my wife has been trying to get me to build this ship for roughly 35 years, when it came time to paint it I asked her if she liked the blue or black she chose blue. My choice would have been black but we all know who wins that battle.You are doing a marvelous job! However, I have one question. On early British ships of the Line, weren't the upper bulwarks painted black instead of blue? I know that the Spanish and French used blue, but every depiction of British ships show black. I'm curious . . .
Bill
Thanks Mike, I really appreciate the kind words.I think the quality of your rigging of the deadeyes and the ratlines are quite superb. I wish I could do as well.
II love the vivid photos. The staining of the wood is excellent. I can't believe you're new to the hobby. What a gem.