Brian's Sovereign of the seas
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although the hull shape differs one of the many discrepancies of this kit.
red would look a bit garish so i think natural wood
chrisb
When was the red interior brought in for wooden battleships? That should give you your benchmark.
WELL Bri i suppoce when they painted it red its so the blood marks wont show
chrisb
chrisb
The inner bulwarks of Sovereign of the Seas were historically painted a deep red (red ochre). On this famous 17th-century warship, this bright interior crimson served two main purposes: it made the highly ornate, gilded carvings stand out and was famously used in naval tradition to hide the sight of blood during battle. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Because the ship was designed by King Charles I as a monumental propaganda tool, every detail was carefully chosen to project absolute royal power. [1, 2]
- Visual Contrast: The vibrant red inner bulwarks and gunport lids provided a striking backdrop that made the extensive, gilded wood carvings pop in brilliant contrast. [1]
I would think the red would be based on red lead, so scarlet would be closer? However, from an aesthetic point of view the India red looks very good.
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