Stunning work Sir. Excellent choice of colors. The crimson red of the bulwarks are spot on, not too bright or over whelming. The shading of the hull, excellent. The blocks and tackle of the guns, perfect, very very important we can see gravity in the lay of the lines. Beautiful.
@davidpowell6098, thanks. The model was completed a few years ago and found a home in the Midwest. Airfix did it justice when it arrived on the market. I just took it to another level to raise the glass to the engineers that designed the kit.
Mr. Stewart- As I commented last, your treatment of styrene is superb. Unless one used boxwood or pear, I think the fine detail you incorporate in your ships would be hard to accomplish save for styrene. The dense nature of this plastic lends itself nicely to fine detail. You have convinced me plastic, when handled in such a way, is an excellent material to use in traditionally wooden models. Stay well and best wishes from Virginia. Cork Camden
My glass is raised to the engineers/designers for producing this. I only took it to the next level to enhance the detail(s). Working on their kit of the SAINT LOUIS -the model that started it all, re: 1980 when I built the first kit in the Airfix series. Your compliment, I thank you.
I don't know whether you'll read this Rex but I'm in the middle of building this kit and have found real problems with the deck. Whereas there should be a gentle upward curve from bow to stern there a slight downward curve. Am I right in thinking you cut up the single piece of decking to make the plastic parts easier to fit. Wonderful job especially the rigging. The patience of Job.
Because of the climatic conditions these vintage kits endured, there will be warping. Also, some are so dried that the plastic will snap if not handled properly. As for the decks, this has been a problem for most; so I went the distance to create custom decks to fit in the warped areas. If you attempt to force the closure, be careful. I would advise that you take a piece of the sprue and gently bend it. If it quickly snaps then your model is prone to do the same if you force the decking. Another solution is to rubber band the hull together to test for flexibility before actually gluing... Prince is a nice model. All the best.
@@RexStewartoriginals Thank you for the advise Rex. Fortunately the deck plastic wasn't too brittle so I was able to gently bend it into something approaching the correct shape. Now the deck, both halves of the hull and the ornate stern are glued together. Again thank you for guidance.
@@YaxKukMo1426 , that's good news. Some kits are in better condition. I've had both types -being fortunate to get around the problem. Again, good news and I truly hope your build is worthy... Fairwinds!
Hello Mr Stewart First of all compliments for the meticulous and precise work on all your models and dioramas. In 1966 I assembled the HMS PRINCE with results non even close at your masterpiece. Unfortunately while i left it my model unattended (cleaning) our feline resident put her paws at work,that made a mess of the model. Now I’m trying to fix it ,watching your videos helping a lots .I tried to locate the instructions sheet on line with no success. Wondering if you know a site that can provide that. Sorry for the intrusion on your time . Regards George Marini
Hello @G Marini. I appreciate your observation of my work(s). I can oblige you with a pdf of the plans. Send me a response to Caseships@yahoo.com. Once I receive it I will forward you HMS Prince file.
Yes; that would be great. You could tell us how you scribed the hull and painted it; woods you used for deck and masts; different widths of rigging. I do have this model along with the Airfix Sovereign. I also plan on getting the Aurora Sovereign; it's hull shape is not bad,; much better than the Pyro kit. One thing about all Prince kits that I have noticed. Shouldn't there be four 4 or 6 pounders on the poop? That, I believe, would bring the cannon count to one hundred. Seems like everyone misses this because the contemporary model in the Science Museum doesn't have them.
There are pros and cons with every commercialized kit -whether wood or plastic. However, in both, one can achieve fine detail and quality if the right resources are available to do so. I've been fortunate to acquire a decent reference library to assist with detailing and learned from both museum curators, and professional woodworkers /painters what the best materials were to get top grade results. Finally, jewelers in my community taught me how to create miniatures with tools that they used for their trade. Then there were the Jewish girls who taught me gold-leafing and its applications which they learned from their fathers. So yeah, these are the advantages I have with plastic.
Does the hull colour match the van der Velde paintings not sure it does, plus did you use the dockyard model in the science museum? Colour a bit off I think. But what a fabulous model thank you for showing it. Such a shame airfix no longer produce this model.
I appreciate your comment, but as an artist I'm not one to match another's color concept as being authentic. Van der Velde had particular style for his time, but it wasn't 'law'. Ship colors varied, due to climatic changes, etc. So there's no rule to adhere to and certainly not to make artistic comparison(s). As for dockyard models, I don't follow them because I've studied enough of them to know that many aren't accurate. All the more reason I was recently commissioned by a museum in Philadelphia to build one of the best privateer models in the United States....As for Airfix, it's not a shame the model doesn't exist; but rather a salute that they were exceptional in having their sailing ship series available in a time when model making became a global pastime.
Stunning work Sir. Excellent choice of colors. The crimson red of the bulwarks are spot on, not too bright or over whelming. The shading of the hull, excellent. The blocks and tackle of the guns, perfect, very very important we can see gravity in the lay of the lines. Beautiful.
Perfect observation; much appreciated. Thanks!
That is just ridiculously good. No one at airfix would have ever conceived of this being possible with one of their kits.
Perfectly said, John...I'm currently working on the Airfix SAINT LOUIS and hope to have images here in another month. Regards.
@@RexStewartoriginalshow’s the St. Louis going. I would love to see it. Your work is the best I’ve ever seen
@@AnthropoidOne Thanks! SAINT LOUIS is coming along nicely. I'm currently working on the images for the video. I promise not to disappoint.
@@RexStewartoriginals 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
What an amazing job you are doing, this is looking fantastic, your attention to detail really stands out. Beautiful work.
@davidpowell6098, thanks. The model was completed a few years ago and found a home in the Midwest. Airfix did it justice when it arrived on the market. I just took it to another level to raise the glass to the engineers that designed the kit.
@davidpowell, you can view the completion on my channel titled "Airfix HMS Prince Modified-Rex Stewart".
Mr. Stewart- As I commented last, your treatment of styrene is superb. Unless one used boxwood or pear, I think the fine detail you incorporate in your ships would be hard to accomplish save for styrene. The dense nature of this plastic lends itself nicely to fine detail. You have convinced me plastic, when handled in such a way, is an excellent material to use in traditionally wooden models. Stay well and best wishes from Virginia. Cork Camden
Beautiful!!!
My glass is raised to the engineers/designers for producing this. I only took it to the next level to enhance the detail(s). Working on their kit of the SAINT LOUIS -the model that started it all, re: 1980 when I built the first kit in the Airfix series. Your compliment, I thank you.
Excellent work 😊
Work in its highest form .
Beautiful work on a beautiful kit!
Much appreciated. Thanks!
fantastic work, a great piece of modeling.
Thanks Keith!
I've admired your work for a very long time, but I did not realise you had a youtube channel until just now. Very happy to subscribe :)
I raise my glass to you...Delighted you subscribed; but more delighted to know you've followed. Many thanks!
This matches the sensation of the wooden ship models of the 18th century.
Thanks @Jeroen Vermunt...Perfectly said.
I don't know whether you'll read this Rex but I'm in the middle of building this kit and have found real problems with the deck. Whereas there should be a gentle upward curve from bow to stern there a slight downward curve. Am I right in thinking you cut up the single piece of decking to make the plastic parts easier to fit. Wonderful job especially the rigging. The patience of Job.
Because of the climatic conditions these vintage kits endured, there will be warping. Also, some are so dried that the plastic will snap if not handled properly. As for the decks, this has been a problem for most; so I went the distance to create custom decks to fit in the warped areas. If you attempt to force the closure, be careful. I would advise that you take a piece of the sprue and gently bend it. If it quickly snaps then your model is prone to do the same if you force the decking.
Another solution is to rubber band the hull together to test for flexibility before actually gluing... Prince is a nice model. All the best.
@@RexStewartoriginals Thank you for the advise Rex. Fortunately the deck plastic wasn't too brittle so I was able to gently bend it into something approaching the correct shape. Now the deck, both halves of the hull and the ornate stern are glued together. Again thank you for guidance.
@@YaxKukMo1426 , that's good news. Some kits are in better condition. I've had both types -being fortunate to get around the problem. Again, good news and I truly hope your build is worthy... Fairwinds!
Wow, and Wow again.
Looking to revisit this kit if I can find one. Beautiful inspiring work! Keen to know what the filler is that you're using on the hull preparation.
Unfortunately, I don't disclose what materials I use for my models as this has been a contractual agreement with my collectors.
Hello Mr Stewart
First of all compliments for the meticulous and precise work on all your models and dioramas.
In 1966 I assembled the HMS PRINCE with results non even close at your masterpiece.
Unfortunately while i left it my model unattended (cleaning) our feline resident put her paws at work,that made a mess of the model.
Now I’m trying to fix it ,watching your videos helping a lots .I tried to locate the instructions sheet on line with no success.
Wondering if you know a site that can provide that.
Sorry for the intrusion on your time .
Regards
George Marini
Hello @G Marini. I appreciate your observation of my work(s). I can oblige you with a pdf of the plans. Send me a response to Caseships@yahoo.com. Once I receive it I will forward you HMS Prince file.
Lovely model. It was hard to follow what exactly was going on though. Perhaps you could be persuaded to putsubtitles on with a cmmentary?
Yes; that would be great. You could tell us how you scribed the hull and painted it; woods you used for deck and masts; different widths of rigging.
I do have this model along with the Airfix Sovereign. I also plan on getting the Aurora Sovereign; it's hull shape is not bad,; much better than the Pyro kit.
One thing about all Prince kits that I have noticed. Shouldn't there be four 4 or 6 pounders on the poop? That, I believe, would bring the cannon count to one hundred.
Seems like everyone misses this because the contemporary model in the Science Museum doesn't have them.
I was amazed at the quality of the work which piqued my curiosity! What is the scale of this model? I am very grateful if you answer!
Thanks, Eduardo...The scale of this is 1:180 which classify it to be in the miniature class.
I guess plastic might have advantages over wood in this instance.
I think the Aeropiccola and Mamoli wooden kits of Prince are about the same size.
There are pros and cons with every commercialized kit -whether wood or plastic. However, in both, one can achieve fine detail and quality if the right resources are available to do so. I've been fortunate to acquire a decent reference library to assist with detailing and learned from both museum curators, and professional woodworkers /painters what the best materials were to get top grade results. Finally, jewelers in my community taught me how to create miniatures with tools that they used for their trade. Then there were the Jewish girls who taught me gold-leafing and its applications which they learned from their fathers. So yeah, these are the advantages I have with plastic.
Does the hull colour match the van der Velde paintings not sure it does, plus did you use the dockyard model in the science museum? Colour a bit off I think. But what a fabulous model thank you for showing it. Such a shame airfix no longer produce this model.
I appreciate your comment, but as an artist I'm not one to match another's color concept as being authentic. Van der Velde had particular style for his time, but it wasn't 'law'. Ship colors varied, due to climatic changes, etc. So there's no rule to adhere to and certainly not to make artistic comparison(s). As for dockyard models, I don't follow them because I've studied enough of them to know that many aren't accurate. All the more reason I was recently commissioned by a museum in Philadelphia to build one of the best privateer models in the United States....As for Airfix, it's not a shame the model doesn't exist; but rather a salute that they were exceptional in having their sailing ship series available in a time when model making became a global pastime.