This is a model of the Mayflower which hubby is working on. It was started in the first year or two of our marriage but children came along and then grandchildren And although it was brought out and a little more added each time it never got finished. This time it was brought out in lockdown and he has worked on it everyday. Some days he has got exasperated because in nearly 50 years his eyesight isn’t what it was. He is now rigging it and it’s amazing how small the blocks are pulleys are. It’s all made from scratch and the work that has gone into it is unbelievable. This is just a side shot of the canons that he made amongst other things, they are perfect and such a shame to be hidden from view. Ropes and blocks hang where he is working. When it’s complete I will post again to show it properly.
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Thank you for all your lovely comments and favs all are appreciated and welcome.
Beautiful done and a nice capture of it.
(This has been a long time also a hobby of me. At last I got to many finnish models Including the U.S.S. Constitution. )
What a great story. Reminded me of my hubby too. He started building a model of Stephenson's Rocket when we first got married, same story as yours and 50 years later he still hasn't finished it. He has completed thousands of other projects though. I guess I will have to wait a bit longer for the Rocket to be completed.
That's an amazing achievement! It's just marvellous - and so good that he's been able to give it so much attention. It will be wonderful to see it completed. :)
What a talented household
(This has been a long time also a hobby of me. At last I got to many finnish models Including the U.S.S. Constitution. )
Ian