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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

H.M.S. Surprise (Top Deck Fittings Begin)




Probably one of the best things about wooden ship building is getting to build all these neat fittings that go on the deck. They are like little models onto themselves. This is where the detailing of a ship in my opinion really begins. Plus as you can see more work has been done on the stern and forecastle though by no means finished. Next up more cannons.

10 comments:

Ludo Weyden said...

Wauw! that's starting to look great, are you planning to put some led lights in there? It would look cool when displayed in a darker area.

-Warren Zoell said...

Actually I hadn't really thought of it.

Pablo J. Álvarez said...

Details and more details, good work.

-Warren Zoell said...

Thanks Pablo.

Hanny said...

I gotta say that this thing is looking really good, and I'm really excited to see it finished! I absolutely love this era of naval history. This ship will be a gem in your collection, I think.

-Warren Zoell said...

Thanks Hanny - It will certainly be the most expensive.

Pat Tillett said...

Each and every post you make on this project is amazing. I still can't get over the "less visible" cannons only having 14 pieces! Awesome Warren...

-Warren Zoell said...

Thanks Pat - I just finished installing the upper deck cannons. Fiddly little things, I'm glad they're done.

Unknown said...

amazing... can't wait to see the finished ship :)

-Warren Zoell said...

Thanks.