Thanks guys for your comments,
@Duan There are many different Shipyard models now with a new one just been released, It has 2 ships in one kit.Santa Maria and Nina. They are similar build wise to this one. http://www.model-shipyard.com/html/36uk.html.
Ulrich The ships scale is 1/96 as you thought. It is small to me as I am currently building a 1/48 HMS Surprise from wood. 1334mm length and 950mm in height.
Chris..
Hi Guys ,
Thanks for the kind remarks...
Here are the latest pictures of where I am at..
Chris..
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Hi Guys..
Here is the latest.. I cut the cabins out and laminated the card.. I didn't like the red used for print and the drawn panels so I made my own panels on the walls. Looks a little neater.. Then painted red ochre..
Chris..
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No problem Jurgen, I was having problems on not seeing the posts, just changed the settings and they all pop up..
The ship is quite a nice ship and the quality is good. I have never made one before so new to me. Card is less forgiving than wood..
Chris..
Hi Guys..
Finished the first layer of card on the lower hull and fitted the deck card. The printed planks look good but the ink can come off quick so I am coating with Admiral Flat varnish to seal it.
Chris...
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Here is a little more....
Chris..
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No probs..
Here are the latest more glueing of paper strips...
Chris...
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Thanks Jürgen
Much appreciated .
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Hi All,
Well, I looked at Doris's builds of card models and just had to have a go. I ordered HMS Enterprize a while back but waited, Then this kit just came out with the ribs all laser cut. So I orederd for £45 with delivery from Poland.Model-Shipyard
Here is my attempt to build it. Firstly the Card is very good and the instructions are ok. Mainly pictures but pretty self explanatory . The rigging instructions are better than A/L's. The fitment of the ribs was very good with no play too.
I used spray glue to laminate the sides of the keel which are in 4 parts. Then I will use craft PVA for the ribs when I fit them later.
Chris....
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Hi, Jurgen,
I have watched your build for a few weeks now, Your build excellent. I have purchased the same ship from Shipyard, Just waiting delivery.
I usually make mine from wood and this is my first card Ship. So am looking at yours for tips if thats ok..
Many thanks Chris. 
