Agreed, wsf wont float on this one (pardon the pun) although I'm not sure they're technically bigger models. there's an awful lot of voids in there. I don't think it would be desirable to make them one piece either - although technically I'm sure its possible, because it would be a pain to paint them.

Is that Series 2 3 months after release based on any info or just enthusiasm \ wishful thinking?

The availability of different models is in my view fairly critical to any game longevity. The current releases may be 16 "ships" but only four actual models as I understand it, the rest being stats & paint. Throwing in Victory & Constitution to scenarios is going to be difficult with the current ship mix. While it is true to say everyone uses 74s, theyre not all visually identical. A French 1st Rate would be rather welcome for instance