The Building of 'Resolute'

 I started this build in November,  so it has kept me very occupied for almost four months following the sad departure of the Morgan.  The photos tell the story.

                                                                        Early days

Through tear filled eyes I resolutely continued almost daily until today when I could finally add some finishing touches to the model.

These were in the form of some figurines that I have made and are I have to admit a rather ugly crew who would not be welcomed on any cruise ship!!!

           The finished model,  'Resolute' ,  an ocean going tug,  flying the red ensign of course!

Actually all that remains is to load the ship with ballast to get her sitting properly on her waterline and this was ordered yesterday.

                                                    One of the ugly crew at the bow!

One of the potential problems lies in the fact that 1.  It will be very heavy and 2.  I am finding it increasingly more difficult to bend without falling over!!  I will have to construct some sort of sling,  rather like a dry dock from which to launch her.

                                               Two more of them with one in command!!

Needless to say,  after a successful launch in the bath yesterday,  the maiden voyage will appear on my blog in due course but will only take place when the weather is somewhat warmer!