Great job, FLU!!! I built the Willemshaven version many years ago and now have the GPM w/photo-etched parts (tks, Hobby Factory!). I'm taking notes on how you build....I can use the help:grin:
FLU,
Great job on your approach to the first full hull (ship/liner/ship of the line/battleship/armored ship of the line/....:grin: ) ....I have never build a full hull ship...and am threatening to do so,(maybe in the near future?) and I hope that my attempt will maybe come close to your great job....it's clean, and from here on you should really enjoy your progress!!! I really enjoy your build threads!!!:grin:
because of the size of the model the real overall impression is much better than the pics.......often I see some gaps just at the pics..............but, it looks nice for me............with relings and rigging it will be impressive !
the next steps are "upstairs", the hullis finished with all details.......
the shipyard delivered the propellers and the rudder
and the bilge keels (is that the right term ??)
Just look for my rack. I used a (for me) new material it´s named "kappa Platte", a sandwich of cardstock and a sort of foam, light, stiff and easy to cut. The cutted edges I will cover with cardboard later............
and the overall look
It seems that my shelf will be to small for the ship......
Great lookin' guns there FLU! It's neat how it can turn from side to side. Interesting factoid about the naming convention. Is that universal (not just German)?