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Hi everyone
This (SotS) is my first build ever and I'm up to issue 7 without any problems so far. I get all my tools and things from a very good modelling shop in Perth 1-1/2 hrs drive away.
I have been reading Tomics' excellent build diary and have an initial question; There is a Stand advertised for GBP 19.95. Will this be available in Australia at some stage? There is no indication this early so I have inserted 2 captive nuts in the false keel as described in issue 6, but will need to decide on the stand when the time comes for planking (in order to provide bolt access holes - or not).
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Hi John,
Welcome to ModelsSpace 
Yes, the stand will also be offered in Australia at some point.
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 Hi John Welcome to the Forum regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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G'day John.
Welcome to the forum. I noticed that you are from Mandurah. I'm just up the road in Safety Bay.
I'm also undecided about the final mounting arrangement. Still tossing up between a cradle or threaded rod. I understand that the ship will be about 5kg in weight when completed. Thus, I am not sure whether the threaded rod will have enough strength whenever it has to be moved. Also don't want the ship rolling over in the cradle.
Maybe a combination of the two types will be the way to go?
Enjoy, hope to see some pics of your progress.
Adam.
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welcome a board, and hope to see some pics of your build,good sailing m8. 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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Hi John Welcome to the forum. I did welcome you on Build Discussions re a post, but better here on Australian Forum. Look forward to your build. Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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G'day all Tks for the welcome - what a nice friendly site this is! I have a couple of pics of my build to date and will include in Build Discussion when I can figure out how to attach in this Forum. Regards JohnP
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AdamHall wrote:G'day John.
Welcome to the forum. I noticed that you are from Mandurah. I'm just up the road in Safety Bay.
I'm also undecided about the final mounting arrangement. Still tossing up between a cradle or threaded rod. I understand that the ship will be about 5kg in weight when completed. Thus, I am not sure whether the threaded rod will have enough strength whenever it has to be moved. Also don't want the ship rolling over in the cradle.
Maybe a combination of the two types will be the way to go?
Enjoy, hope to see some pics of your progress.
Adam.
Hi Neighbour I've decided to allow for both options. I'll leave holes for the threaded rods, but if I decide on the the cradle option I can always plug 'em up. I'm thinking solid brass, flared fittings would look good. I've got pics of my build to date but I'm still grappling with how to attach in this forum. John Passmore attached the following image(s):
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G'day fellow shipbuilders, I finally have success in attaching some pics of my (SotS)build to date. I have inserted captive nuts in the false keel which will be a mounting option. I only had one minor problem thus far, the brace plates between rib frames 7 and 13 were oversize and encroached the mounting slots. Carefully filed back, so rib frames are nice and square. All rib frames except 20, 21 and 22 are glued in as it seems that adjustments are needed to brace plates at the stern joint. These braces have been glued. Now I'm aware of this forum, I will post progress from time to time. Thanks for your welcoming messages. John Passmore attached the following image(s):
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Hi John Your build looking very good. Pleased to see you now have pic problems overcome. Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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very nice start john,keep up the good work. 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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Good work so far John.
Glad to see that you have managed to get the posting of pictures sorted.
Regards,
Adam
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Hi John, looks as if you are off to a great start there, the jig or dry dock looks spot on and will certainly help to ensure everything is lined up correctly..... . Will be following you build with a great deal of interest..... Regards Alan
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Hi John. Yes this is looking very good and will watch your progress with keen interest.
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A nice solid start to the build John, good luck with it Steve
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It looks beautiful and neat. I suggest you go for the Balsa in fills at the bow to support the tapers of the strakes. "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Marcel wrote:It looks beautiful and neat. I suggest you go for the Balsa in fills at the bow to support the tapers of the strakes. Hi Marcel I see you're in Cape Town - beautiful city - I first went there in 1962 working on Union Castle ships out of Southampton. Thanks for the tip re Balsa inserts at the bow, I had been ruminating on that topic after reading several other builds. I noticed Mr Tomic dosn't use them in the official build. Thanks for the welcome and from all you other chaps. Regards JohnP
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Tomick wrote:Hi John,
Welcome to ModelsSpace
Yes, the stand will also be offered in Australia at some point.
Hello Mr T Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner - I've been reading other peoples' builds most of the week and have gleaned lots of useful information. Wish I'd have read the info (re this forum} in Issue 1 more closely instead of charging straight into the build, there are lots of things I would have done differently. However, luckily my build to date seems to check out ok - nice and straight and square. Can't wait to get to grips with the nitty gritty now. Couple of quick questions: When plankings are issued, are there surplus materials in each pack to cater for the errors of absolute novices like me? I've been studying Mikes'(MWG) build with keen interest - that bloke is absolutely brilliant. His text and photos explaining his methods are so concise and easy to follow, but he stopped contributing October last. Is he not doing SotS anymore? Thanks for the advice on the display stand and for your message of welcome. Regards JohnP
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Hi John to answer your question on the planks you get lots of them . I have 2 bags left over . Hopes this helps rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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Martyn Ingram wrote: Hi John to answer your question on the planks you get lots of them . I have 2 bags left over . Hopes this helps rgd Martyn Hi Martyn Thanks for the info - much appreciated. Regards JohnP
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