@michaelwhite8031, I duly appreciate your comment; and thanks for viewing. I always saw the potential of these sailing ships, but realized I would never get to them without the proper research. These were, in fact, perfect to modify and it took some years to get the right materials in place for what you see today. Of course I don't keep these, I work them and then release them for others to enjoy. Again, thanks for viewing!
@richardsevers7686 thanks, but the real credit go to those engineers that researched and designed the kit. And to the artist, Roy Cross, who passed away earlier this year tat designed those Airfix boxes to get us building these. Great times for all, and having built them (and to continue to do so on commission) gives credit to all those who not just watch, but get involved. We have our Airfix family right here!
@jangelbrich7056, thanks. I believe many of us did exactly that. It was (and is) a beautiful kit. The design and scale was perfect and many of us wanted to bring out the best in the project. So if we failed to achieve that in our youth, we certainly gave it another go as adults. I believe the engineers of those times knew this and that's what kept Airfix 'front and center' followed by Revell. We certainly had a part in their success.
@stevenblack7928, I appreciate the comment...Just here to show that one can get just as much quality from plastic as one can from wood. I balance them both from a scratch built perspective. The other Airfix subjects on this network proves this and shouldn't discourage builders and/or hobbyists, but rather challenge them to get the best from the product.
I HAVE to try this pencil technique on the next historic sailing ship I build. My 10 year old niece loves this model.She calls it the 'boat with all the bling on it'! A beautiful build you`ve taken it way beyond the box.
Love the statement your niece made, re: "Boat with all the bling on it"! I can image what the British people thought when she was finished. However, as you know, that ship cost Charles1 his life. Thank you for the comment.
Hello Rex, do you know the french gallion "La Couronne"? With four armored balluard towers on her four corners. I think the "Silent Mary" of Pirates of the Caribbean was inspired in this ship ❤
Jose; yes, I'm familiar with the La Couronne. But, there seem to be confusion with an early print representing Saint Louis to be that of the ship you mentioned. I used the Saint Louis image for reference to my Vasa project.
King Charles lost his head over ship tax and the cost of the Sovereign, but to his credit, the British Isles grew to be the greatest naval country in the world because of him as his father virtually erased the navy
Truly spoken, but it was also because he was a devout Catholic and funded his military of that faith and shortchanged the Protestant soldiers. Oliver Cromwell recognized this which was one of the major reasons, along with the taxes, that caused the King's demise. However, Charles had a vision of a superior ship and the Sovereign of the Seas (later Royal Sovereign) proved itself and was dubbed by the enemy as "the Golden Devil".
Yes, SOVEREIGN of the SEAS was her original name and it was changed to ROYAL SOVEREIGN a few decades later. Airfix decided to go with the latter title for some reason, so to honor their protocol I've addressed it from a kit perspective so that it's easier to find via internet.
Crikey Rex, sovereign is being a moo... ive got an idea in my head - wrong or slightly right... of using sculpted standing knees as gun carriage rigging fixings on the weather deck instead of stanchions but tapering is making it a real pain... every stage has been a real battle from scaling parts to how brittle she is. Hope your lady ship is being better behaved
What can l say....l would never have believed this is a kit. It's probably the best ship kit build l have seen. Congratulations 😮
@michaelwhite8031, I duly appreciate your comment; and thanks for viewing. I always saw the potential of these sailing ships, but realized I would never get to them without the proper research. These were, in fact, perfect to modify and it took some years to get the right materials in place for what you see today. Of course I don't keep these, I work them and then release them for others to enjoy. Again, thanks for viewing!
Magnificent work
@richardsevers7686 thanks, but the real credit go to those engineers that researched and designed the kit. And to the artist, Roy Cross, who passed away earlier this year tat designed those Airfix boxes to get us building these. Great times for all, and having built them (and to continue to do so on commission) gives credit to all those who not just watch, but get involved. We have our Airfix family right here!
I also built this one twice. As a boy and as an adult much later. Your rigging of the ship is a masterpiece!
@jangelbrich7056, thanks. I believe many of us did exactly that. It was (and is) a beautiful kit. The design and scale was perfect and many of us wanted to bring out the best in the project. So if we failed to achieve that in our youth, we certainly gave it another go as adults. I believe the engineers of those times knew this and that's what kept Airfix 'front and center' followed by Revell. We certainly had a part in their success.
This is pure Art. Master build!
@AlexModeling...Thank you, sir!
👏👏Outstanding, create this beautiful model ship from a plastic kit is impressive, thank you for sharing this with us.
@stevenblack7928, I appreciate the comment...Just here to show that one can get just as much quality from plastic as one can from wood. I balance them both from a scratch built perspective. The other Airfix subjects on this network proves this and shouldn't discourage builders and/or hobbyists, but rather challenge them to get the best from the product.
100% impressive. Great work. Greetings from Sweden
There are some superb plastic modellers on UA-cam,,but you my friend are the best of the best,,,truely mind blowing
@fhills...thank you, my glass is raised to you, sir.
Absolutely stunning. I love the textured plank finish on the hull sides.
I appreciate the comment, Simon. Thanks!
I HAVE to try this pencil technique on the next historic sailing ship I build. My 10 year old niece loves this model.She calls it the 'boat with all the bling on it'! A beautiful build you`ve taken it way beyond the box.
Love the statement your niece made, re: "Boat with all the bling on it"! I can image what the British people thought when she was finished. However, as you know, that ship cost Charles1 his life. Thank you for the comment.
Still working on my an ient Sovereign Airfix kit, Rex... hope to share it with you one day. Gorgeous ship and glorious work sir
@wadehoney9922, keep working and (take your time). The executives of my youth years would always coach me with those principles.
Hello Rex, do you know the french gallion "La Couronne"? With four armored balluard towers on her four corners. I think the "Silent Mary" of Pirates of the Caribbean was inspired in this ship ❤
Jose; yes, I'm familiar with the La Couronne. But, there seem to be confusion with an early print representing Saint Louis to be that of the ship you mentioned. I used the Saint Louis image for reference to my Vasa project.
How do you manage to make such realistic sails? Nice
Research and experimentation. As for the process, follow along in part two.
King Charles lost his head over ship tax and the cost of the Sovereign, but to his credit, the British Isles grew to be the greatest naval country in the world because of him as his father virtually erased the navy
Truly spoken, but it was also because he was a devout Catholic and funded his military of that faith and shortchanged the Protestant soldiers. Oliver Cromwell recognized this which was one of the major reasons, along with the taxes, that caused the King's demise. However, Charles had a vision of a superior ship and the Sovereign of the Seas (later Royal Sovereign) proved itself and was dubbed by the enemy as "the Golden Devil".
Looking forward to seeing more of your work!! Genius!!!
Doesn't was rhe real name "The Sovereign of the seas"?
Yes, SOVEREIGN of the SEAS was her original name and it was changed to ROYAL SOVEREIGN a few decades later. Airfix decided to go with the latter title for some reason, so to honor their protocol I've addressed it from a kit perspective so that it's easier to find via internet.
@@RexStewartoriginals Thank you Rex 👍😁
scale ?
Scale 1:168 as stated on the box.
ok ty !!@@RexStewartoriginals
Crikey Rex, sovereign is being a moo... ive got an idea in my head - wrong or slightly right... of using sculpted standing knees as gun carriage rigging fixings on the weather deck instead of stanchions but tapering is making it a real pain... every stage has been a real battle from scaling parts to how brittle she is. Hope your lady ship is being better behaved