Hi Tomick,
Yes I saw the you tube presentation when I bought mag number 1 and it was nice to read the translation in this forum.
You will have seen the examples of the art work by the prof from a 4 masted round ship to a crisp drawing of the prow of the ship. The drawing of the prow I believe was done by de Velde, the elder, who is mentioned in the translation and is held in the N.M.M. We know that de Velde was comissioned as an artist by Charles 1 so I think his work is a safe bet.I have not be enable to track down that sketch yet. The sketch I put up for discussion was commissioned by Charles 2 .
Now let's turn to the model, yes it's a fine model and will be a pleasure to build but we both know there are other factors that have to be taken into consideration. Manufacturing, Saleableity and Coverage of the customer skill levels. Over all I think they have done a good job.
Many years ago in Harswinkle, Germany I saw in the foyer of a small model factory a model of the S.O.S. it was taller than me. The kit was rated as highest skill level and well over £1000, at that time, to buy but I believe it was based on the de Velde, elder and younger, drawings.
I have not seen this model or heard of the company again there for I would think that the tolerances of the last two factors were set to tight.
The prototype model in the you tube presentation looks like the gingerbread is carved I don't known if that is what is going to happen or it will be castings ether way it will be interesting.
Various balsa aircraft both rubber powered and RC
Billing Jyland
Billing Wasa
Billing Dutch Royal Barge (gold medal winner Germany 1975)
Scratch built HMS Victory using HMSO plans hull size 26"
Scratch built Yamato Hull size 8'8"
De Pardo HMS Bounty
Current build Sovereign of the Seas