Wow,
that is really a big piece of art, you did an outstanding job.
I am going to read the article now, that will be an interesting read.

Congratulations

Claude

This is a plaque that I had made up to go in the case along with the ship.It is brass with a brownish finish.

The Drumming Daybreak Ceremony:
this Victory diorama is based upon this ceremony.In the morning aboard ship, when daybreak was approaching, a Royal Marine would get out on the marines walk and continually tap his drum until as it was said in the Royal Navy you could "see a grey goose at a mile" when he would stop drumming and a cannon would be fired and the red ensign would be raised.

Because the ship is in harbour,under bare poles,and very vulnerable to an enemy sneaking up during the night,all the guns would be run out and ready for action.When the all clear was given normal ships rountine would begin again.
Cheers! John.

WOW...just the riggings and the ropes..it's mind boggling. excellent piece of work. it should be in a museum or showroom. a nice model like this is a 'must see model'.

John,

That is a MOST beautiful ship. Just GORGEOUS!! Just, just......flippin' beautiful. WOW!

Mike

[edit] Damn.................looked at second page pics. Only reinforces my comment. Jeez.............

Hi Cagin! check you mail re plans for Victory.
Cheers! John.