Sovereign of the Seas ( 1:96 ) scratch build

[Michael Mash]

I enjoy watching this kind of work. It adds so much to the appearance of the model.
Nicely done Jan.

[firdajan2]

Thanks a lot, Mike.
I´m just working on the location and size of the belfry....there´s no belfry in the Mc Kay ´s book - nobody knows where it was, so Mc Kay simply left it out, but I think Culver made the best solution - it´s not so big like on some models. And I recently found something on Payne´s engraving. It should be the top of the belfry. Maybe yes, maybe not

Jan

[birder]

Beautiful Jan, I was wondering how you could be certain of details from this early ship, there must be some challenges that way at times. Fun to watch you build this one!

[firdajan2]

Some kevels and other small things are made, now I´m continuing with railing.
The half of it is almost finished.

Jan

[Michael Mash]

The railing for 17th century sailing vessels is much more decorative than that seen on modern ships. Nice detailed work.

[Royaloakmin]

Your work and Doris’ have always inspired my scratch builds.

[abhovi]

Looking good, Jan!

[firdajan2]

Thanks a lot, friends
The railing on the aft is placed and almost finished.
And, the railing on the bow is almost prepared too
It looks to be a very long journey....


Jan

[Michael Mash]

I think long journeys are the best.
Particularly, on a ship like this.
Mike

[Mike1158]

Superb craftsmanship on a very fine ship. Very nicely done, Sir.