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Very precise work with those shafts Jeff. Stay Safe beefy

With the history of this ship being built by the Italians I was going for the green because of that Jeff but put the Belfast what if up if you like gives me an idea of what to aim for in my colour range or if I need to get some supplies in. I was also going to ask @Faraway Jon what colour did you use for the blue hull, the colour chart calls for a grey deck but I was thinking of doing the red brown linonium colour of modern Russian ships just for something different. What do you reckon. Stay Safe beefy

Well as a bit of a MOJO restorer I am making a start on this one with York nearing completion hopefully by next week for Perth Scot Nat's and Great Western having some fit issues also other things from real life I need to get back at the bench but in short bursts with a puppy to train and not much time on my hands for now. I know @Faraway built this kit a couple of years back when it first came out and I liked the look of it, so it has been in the stash for only a little while now and it looks like a short build one (Famous Last Words) So made up the hull and some of the superstructure parts and the main guns for now we will see how far I can get with this out of the box. Thinking of going with the green lower hull colour rather than the red oxide one. Stay Safe beefy

Great start to this build Rob really like the conversion work another stunner in the making I think. Stay Safe beefy

This has really come along Jon I am sure you will cope with all that rigging when it comes down to it just remember deep breaths. Stay Safe beefy

Sincere Condolences I know what your going through having recently lost my farther but your build of this ship will be a very fitting tribute to him. Stay Safe beefy

Looking great there Jeff very nice smooth finish on the hull good to see it progressing. Stay Safe beefy

No there is a novel idea John just stop buying kits and rebuild all the older ones. Yeah OK I know Pike you stupid boy. Great improvement on the first version. Stay Safe beefy

Nice one Andy looking forward to seeing more from you. Stay Safe beefy

Some very fine detail work going into this build just love following and taking notes. Stay Safe beefy

Another Matthews Marvel there Rob. Stay Safe beefy

Great work Jon some very tidy stuff going into this build. Stay Safe beefy

Never mind Flower Class I say Pure Class another miniature beauty there Rob so much detail you are a very good advertisement for these Black Cat creations Meow. Stay Safe beefy

So long time away from this one was trying to concentrate on completing my York build but to much going on for that. Been missing having a dog around the house so have been walking some up at the local Animal rescue centre and adopted a little 6 month old Cocker Spaniel on Good Friday. As some of you will know both my parents have not been well with Dementia these last couple of years and sadly we lost dad after his long battle against Lewy Body on Easter Sunday. So lots of stuff to sort out and a puppy to train means not much time at the bench but it is what keeps me going when feeling down. So a bit of time on this old kit is just the break I need before more forms have to be filled in. Deck painted and inner walls bulwarks I think and making a start on the masts. Stay Safe beefy

Great build result. beefy