Author Topic: Black Seas L'Orient build (Read 12229 times)

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #75 on:** January 08, 2020, 04:27:47 PM »

Thanks, Boys!

Yep, I still have rigging, ratlines and sails to add.

Malamute · « **Reply #76 on:** January 08, 2020, 04:52:26 PM »

Wowzers, that looks top drawer already

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #77 on:** January 08, 2020, 05:09:33 PM »

Thanks, Nick!

ErikB · « **Reply #78 on:** January 08, 2020, 05:29:37 PM »

Quote from: Malamute on January 08, 2020, 04:52:26 PM

Wowzers, that looks top drawer already

Why would you put such a work of art in a drawer? ;-) (Just kidding - it must be a British expression!)

Fantastic work. You've convinced me to get some and try it out. I am not sure if several frigates and brigs (in one $32 pack) make more sense or if one big masterpiece ship, like yours, makes more sense, for a first one of these tall ships.

The rigging is intimidating.

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #79 on:** January 08, 2020, 05:36:46 PM »

Hi Erik!

When I was young (boy that was a long time ago) I used to put all those Revell sailing ships together. I loved doing those models. So... at least I have some experience with the age of sail and therefore fairly confident I could do okay with this monster.

If you are just giving it a try for the first time, I would go for the frigates and brigs. Lots of models for a great price and gives you plenty to practice on.

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #80 on:** January 08, 2020, 05:44:04 PM »

Just another tip on doing the rigging with the thread.

Attach one side and then take the thread to the other side you want to attach it to. Now paint the thread up to the point of attachment. This will help to give it much more rigidity. Once it is dried, attach.

ErikB · « **Reply #81 on:** January 08, 2020, 09:47:42 PM »

I can't wait to try this. French fleet... as my wife is Algerian Berber, like the Pirates of the Barbary Coast.

Talk about a love-hate relationship with France....

Poiter50 · « **Reply #82 on:** January 09, 2020, 12:50:03 AM »

At least only one of you has to enter into character for Talk Like A Pirate day.

Quote from: ErikB on January 08, 2020, 09:47:42 PM

I can't wait to try this. French fleet... as my wife is Algerian Berber, like the Pirates of the Barbary Coast.

Talk about a love-hate relationship with France....

ErikB · « **Reply #83 on:** January 09, 2020, 01:39:37 AM »

Les arrrrrghhh, les arrrgh!

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #84 on:** January 14, 2020, 03:41:26 PM »

Won't be any updates for awhile as my Mom has had a major malfunction with her health.

ErikB · « **Reply #85 on:** January 14, 2020, 05:12:58 PM »

Good luck, Ray. I hope your mom is alright.

Shahbahraz · « **Reply #86 on:** January 14, 2020, 05:18:54 PM »

All the best for your mum Ray.

Malamute · « **Reply #87 on:** January 14, 2020, 05:41:38 PM »

Sorry to hear that Ray, I hope your mum is ok.

Captain Blood · « **Reply #88 on:** January 14, 2020, 10:13:25 PM »

Quote from: Malamute on January 14, 2020, 05:41:38 PM

Sorry to hear that Ray, I hope your mum is ok.

+1

Fingers crossed Ray.
Old folk are a bigger worry than kids

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #89 on:** January 15, 2020, 04:06:03 AM »

Thanks all. Somethings one just can't control.

Generally things are going well. Friday I will be getting the full diagnosis and prognosis.

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