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**rtfoe** · 13 February 2025, 03:58

Fantastic job getting this far in the build Brian. I have a Constitution in plastic and even that has stalled for the moment so I always admire those who attempt building ships in wood.
We have always seen her in yellow trimming and have accustomed to it but what was her real colours during Trafalgar?

Cheer,
Wabble

**Bri62** · 13 February 2025, 07:53

Originally posted by rtfoe

Fantastic job getting this far in the build Brian. I have a Constitution in plastic and even that has stalled for the moment so I always admire those who attempt building ships in wood.
We have always seen her in yellow trimming and have accustomed to it but what was her real colours during Trafalgar?

Cheer,
Wabble

Her colours during Trafalgar according to the latest info was the flesh/pink, interestingly Nelson hated the colour apparently.

**Bri62** · 17 February 2025, 12:19

Whales finally done, another fill and sand then on to the copper bottom, undercoated the hull to see where work is needed

**scottie3158** · 17 February 2025, 17:08

Brian,
I'm looking forward to the copper work.

**Bri62** · 18 February 2025, 09:13

**Richard48** · 18 February 2025, 10:56

Looking great Brian.Certainly a labour of love indeed

**Bri62** · 18 February 2025, 11:45

Needing a little help having never built a wooden man o war I am having difficulties marking the waterline, at mid ships it run just a tad lower than the lower whale but every time a run a line fwd and aft it just looks wrong any helpful ideas most welcome.
Brian
was going to get a laser line but a bit expensive

**Jim R** · 18 February 2025, 16:35

Coming on a treat. Good luck with the copper plates. I only built the cross section kit and that was enough! Can't help with your waterline query - sorry.