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Hello everyone. I am going to attempt to fulfill a childhood dream and build a model of a mighty sailing ship.I considered building a plastic kit but ultimately decided on a wooden kit because I felt it would be more of a challenge. When I saw part 1 of SOTS I thought ,"Thats the one" so I bought it , read the magazine and subscribed that day.Fast forward a month and I now have 7 parts in my possession.Time to start. I would like to point out that I have no experience in ship building-I am a complete novice.I have decided to do a build diary so I can share my experience with everyone.Plus I thought it would interesting for people to see a ship being built by someone who doesn't know what they're doing. I have no idea what I'm getting myself into but I'm sure I'll get lots of support.Wish me luck. As I've said I have the first seven parts . I've bagged them and am now ready to go.
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 Hi Mattytania Welcome to the forum and just ask if you get stuck or are unsure its what the forum is for. Good luck with her regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 23/04/2013 Posts: 287 Points: 859 Location: Hartbeespoort, NW, South Africa
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Hi Mattytanya Welcome to the world of wooden ship building. Many of us who started out were novices, me included! Now already one year down the line and I'm still enjoying it!  I've got tremendous help, advice and encouragement from forum member it's unbelievable! Post your pics and enjoy the build! Regards Kobus
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HMS Sovereign of the Seas - First Build
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Joined: 08/03/2011 Posts: 65 Points: 187 Location: Bendigo Australia
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Hi Great to see another builder I'm still waiting on issue 5 2 weeks now Previous builds Bounty, Cutty Sark, Red Baron Triplane, Bismark,Titanic,Endeavour http://jockspage.webs.com/
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Joined: 16/03/2014 Posts: 516 Points: 1,563 Location: Perth Western Australia
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Hi Mattytanya Welcome to the forum. You're not Robinson Crusoe regarding first attempt at model ship building. I'm in the same position along with a few other members here. Hope you enjoy your build as much as we have. Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1  Groups: Registered
Joined: 16/03/2014 Posts: 64 Points: 172 Location: Buderim, Qld, Australia
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Hi Mattytanya and welcome. As George said you are not alone in this being your first build. I am the same, but have plenty of support to date from this forum. The biggest thing is to take your time. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have so far and good luck. Regards
Ted
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hi, if you resize your photos they will show, resized down to 4 inch width willz attached the following image(s):
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/04/2014 Posts: 17 Points: 51 Location: Australia
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Hello everyone. Thanks for the nice welcome. It's good to see there are other first time builders here as well as me. As this is my first build diary the first few posts will be trial and error. Cheers, Matty. mattytanya attached the following image(s):
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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Rank: Administration     Groups: Registered, Forum Support Team, Administrators, Global Forum Support Team, Moderator, Official Builds Joined: 09/11/2012 Posts: 8,251 Points: 23,841 Location: East midlands
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Hi Mattytanya, Welcome aboard, You`ll get on just fine as a new builder, the instructions and Mr T`s official build will guide you where you need to go. Then, should the occasion arrive when you need some assistance, all you need to do is ask. There`s a wealth of experience for you to tap into within this forum. Happy Building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Congrat's on your first medal Matty
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/04/2014 Posts: 17 Points: 51 Location: Australia
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Sovereign of the Seas build diary Day 1. Hello everyone. Construction begins.I started off by putting together the keel and rib sections.No dramas here.After gluing I placed heavy books on the parts to keep them flat.I then started on the bow section.I'll wait until I get more cannons before I start on them.Tomorrow I will build the assembly jig. This ship is going to be huge.... Cheers, Matty. mattytanya attached the following image(s):
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 16/03/2014 Posts: 64 Points: 172 Location: Buderim, Qld, Australia
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Hi Matty The jig is very important from what I have read so far. It keeps the keel straight. Good luck. You have come to the right forum. There is plenty of help here Regards
Ted
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Joined: 16/03/2014 Posts: 516 Points: 1,563 Location: Perth Western Australia
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Hi mattytanya Looks really good so far. I can see the benefit of having issues up to 7 like you have. It makes the false keel much easier to lay out flat when glued than doing in sections with rib frames in regards getting issues one at a time and putting together. Once you have the keel jig in place of either type (Angle Brackets or Board) it will ensure everything is straight. Will look in on your next pics. Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/04/2014 Posts: 17 Points: 51 Location: Australia
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Sovereign of the Seas build diary Day 2 Hello everyone. Today I built the jig,attached the bracing and dry fitted all the ribs.I won't glue them until I get the deck sections. The wait until the next parts will be painful. Cheers, Matty. mattytanya attached the following image(s):
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Joined: 04/04/2010 Posts: 3,955 Points: 11,809 Location: uk
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great start, nice jig you made there, were here to help when needed,good luck and enjoy. Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Joined: 30/01/2013 Posts: 4,604 Points: 13,607 Location: Monmouthshire UK
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Hi Matty Another great SOTS build on the way It is hard when you are waiting for the postman but have you considered getting a "filler" kit to build during the waiting period? Also, as soon as you start the planking the issues will start to build up and you will have some in reserve. Steve
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Hi Mattytania Glad to see your off to a cracking start regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 10/09/2012 Posts: 81 Points: 226 Location: Worcester
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Looks like you've made a nice clean start to your build I remember in the early stages how frustrating it was waiting for the next issue, but like Steve said, when you start the planking phase you'll have plenty of hours of work to keep you busy. Regards Paul Building - Sovereign Of The Seas
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 16/03/2014 Posts: 64 Points: 172 Location: Buderim, Qld, Australia
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Hi Matty. Nice start mate. The jig looks great. Your lucky to have 7 issues. I have just received issue 5. It's going to be a slow wait until the planking starts.  Regards
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