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I've seen these differences even in the models you describe as museum-quality.
Even in the models you describe as museum-quality, I've seen these differences.
Even in highly detailed models, there are those who choose clarity (every piece is unique, mirror-clean, new, impeccable) and those who expertly add dirt, rust, and wear (but it's not carelessness, imprecision, or incompetence; it's all intentional and deliberate).
I'm fascinated by both, and I'm happy there are so many differences in building methods.
Ultimately, Andy, we are builders, but also observers and admirers.
We're truly curious and passionate about the work of others when it comes to scale modeling.

I suppose there other way of looking at it is, display models and sailing models. There are a small number of people capable of building museum quality models that actually sail, while the rest of us compromise. I don’t have the patience to build to museum standards, so it therefore has to be a simplified sailing model.

Everyone has their own style when building scale models.
There are those who manage to give their naval models a lived-in, used, and sometimes worn look, and those who create clean, sharp, and immaculate ones.
I like both styles and greatly appreciate the differences; everyone has their own touch.
Your model, Andy, belongs to the second category of models I described; it's precise and tidy, even inside—my compliments.
I don't think those in the second category (as long as they're masterfully crafted, as in this case) are any less realistic than those in the first. They simply capture the moment they leave the shipyard, with fresh paint, free of scratches and other signs of wear.
Sure, it's a moment that doesn't last long, but it's still there.

Good luck with your latest additions and your first sailing.

Have made the sails, fitted and everything seems to work OK. There are some details to be added - winches on cockpit sides, a few more bits of rigging etc. The main challenge is to cast the lead and fit the keel - then a trial sail !

A satisfactory test Andy, very important, the model performs very well in the water.

Have made a final float test - with all the RC equipment on board. Using some pieces of metal, it was possible to check how much weight was needed to load the boat down to the water line. This weight will be made by casting some lead shot and fixed to the end of the "false" keel.

That's a fine and interesting model Andy. particularly interesting for me as it has some general similarities to my Fairey Fisherman build and that is powered by motor and sail.

Chris

Nice work Andy,

That is a lovely looking model that has great presence and it will look really good on the water.

Bob.

Hi Andy, a beautiful model is coming out. I also did some pre-assembly with white cardboard sails.
Unfortunately, after cutting (although precise), sewing the inside seams and edges, the actual sails didn't look perfectly identical due to the curvature that inevitably occurs with natural fabrics like cotton.