Edward I have a bone to pick with you, I'd seen the ships from Steves Collectables but been strong and not looked too closely, but following your comments I had a good look at them and ended up buying the 3 Portland 50 gun ships and 2 French 64's and to cap it all I ordered a British frigate from the States. hopefully I can stop now.

In a friendly effort to get my own back - have you seen the starter set on Ebay £75 with 2 of the very big French 1st rate ships thrown in. It is an auction item but might be worth a punt.