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tf64 wrote:Hi Alan
This just shows your skill I think we all have learn from your build well done Alan,
Regards
Trev. Thank you Trevor, I still have masses to learn but do feel I'm getting there.... just wish I took up this hobby years ago....  .. Thanks again. Regards Alan
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 looking good Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: looking good Thanks Andy... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan! I really like it, well done! Regards, Bernd
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der Gohfelder wrote:Hi Alan!
I really like it, well done!
Regards, Bernd Thanks Bernd, I really like it too, think she is taking on a fabulous character now..... .. Thanks again and happy buiding.. Will also say you have pricked my interest quite seriously on the Soliel,,, may have to acquire that one for my stash... ... Regards Alan
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Looking lovely Alan not sure the fish will be happy when you put it in the tank though!  seriously though, beautiful work. Spencer
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Warthog wrote:Looking lovely Alan not sure the fish will be happy when you put it in the tank though! seriously though, beautiful work. Spencer Thanks Spencer, at least the pics give an indication of the size of her considerting the tank in the background is 6ft long..... .. Somehow, I don't think this build will be floating anywhere...  .. Thanks again.. Regards Alan
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Nice going Alan, drilling those holes in the bitts is a tricky business. You have the right idea though, I always used to manage to get the exit hole out of line Steve
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stevie_o wrote:Nice going Alan, drilling those holes in the bitts is a tricky business. You have the right idea though, I always used to manage to get the exit hole out of line Steve Thanks Stevie, drilling those holes was very tricky but drilling half way through from both sides does make it easier.... Only managed to make a mess of one and had to do again so I'll take that as a positive..... .. Thanks again.. Regards Alan
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Hi Alan, Excellent build - well done. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Garth wrote:Hi Alan,
Excellent build - well done.
Kind regards,
Garth Appreciate your positive comments Garth, thanks for taking the time to look in..... Regards Alan
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Hi all, tonight I finished issue 88.. This had me making up 3 belay racks, one for the main deck and the other two for the bow... Marking up the racks was straight forward enough and it was after this I ended up with the first small problem, instructions say to use a 1mm drill enlarging where necessary to take the belay pins. I ended up having to go to a 1.7mm drill before the belay pins would sit all the way home.... .. Another problem I found with the first rack was although I tried to be gentle and drill by hand the rack ended up splitting lengthways ....  .. solution was to hold the piece lengthways in a vice and use the dremel to drill the holes, the vice grip prevented the strip from splitting... only one strip was a failure so can't really complain..... .. Made up the main deck rack, cutting the two end notched by gently using a 2mm square diamond file, then stained them all with 2 coats of walnut followed by a satin clear varnish... Moved onto fitting them and for the two at the bow I bevelled the inner edge to take the curve of the bullwark more securely..... all glued in place using superglue gel.... .. Belay pins were primed and painted a light wood colour before finally being glued in place.... .. Now trying to decide whether to make a start on making up cannons and blocks or to continue with the Titanic.... decisions, decisions eh!!!.... Happy building all..... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Looking good Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: Looking good Thanks Andy, appreciated. Regards Alan
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Hi Alan
She's looking terrific - love the wood finish to the hull. Makes it look like one of those really lovely old models you see in the museums.
I've decided to do the hull infills as per MWG's build and I'm thinking of placing a one-piece top cover resting across the top of the keel in each section, instead of 2 separate pieces either side. Can you advise any reason why I should not do this? I noticed you did yours in 2 separate pieces as well.
I've already infilled the first 3 bow sections and had no real problems there.
Kind regards
JohnP
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Looking good Alan, I know those pin rails can be tricky I notice you say you have now glued your belay pins in place, I of course did the same with my Vic but wish I hadnt, I wont be doing it on my Trinny build. From now on I will leave the pins out until I do the rigging and then use them one at a time for each rigging line. I will then use an idea from Robin where you use the pin to lock the line in place then use a pre-made loop to glue over the pin. Finally fitting all unused pins at the end. Steve
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John Passmore wrote:Hi Alan
She's looking terrific - love the wood finish to the hull. Makes it look like one of those really lovely old models you see in the museums.
I've decided to do the hull infills as per MWG's build and I'm thinking of placing a one-piece top cover resting across the top of the keel in each section, instead of 2 separate pieces either side. Can you advise any reason why I should not do this? I noticed you did yours in 2 separate pieces as well.
I've already infilled the first 3 bow sections and had no real problems there.
Kind regards
JohnP Hi John, thanks for looking in and for your very kind comments, much appreciated... .. I had decided very early into the build I wasn't too keen on the white finish to the hull so decided the second plank layer would be done in walnut.... very pleased with how it turned out.... Like you this is my very first build and I also decided to follow Mike's example in using balsa infills for the hull.. It helped a great deal in giving me a clearer understanding of the shape of the hull especially at the stern. It also made the hull extremely rigid plus it made the job of fairing the ribs easier too... For a first build I would recommend balsa infills, after that you may find as I do that it may not be necessary for your next build... I do not see any real advantage in using single piece decks rather than the provided two piece, in fact I can only see potential problems... The provided pieces are accurately cut and also ensures the mast holes are in the correct position. It tells you if everything is lining up correctly... cutting your own single piece may be prone to inaccuracies giving you problems later in the build... As you are balsa infilling then personally I would stick with the provided deck pieces, after all these will not be seen..... Hope this answers your question so keep up the good work and I'll be checking in from time to time.... Thanks again... Regards Alan
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stevie_o wrote:Looking good Alan, I know those pin rails can be tricky I notice you say you have now glued your belay pins in place, I of course did the same with my Vic but wish I hadnt, I wont be doing it on my Trinny build. From now on I will leave the pins out until I do the rigging and then use them one at a time for each rigging line. I will then use an idea from Robin where you use the pin to lock the line in place then use a pre-made loop to glue over the pin. Finally fitting all unused pins at the end. Steve Thanks Stevie, appreciate your comments.. I must admit I had seen Robin's post and thought it was an excellent idea... Gave it a lot of thought and ended up with one big concern.... The strip was only 5mm wide and I had already gone up to almost 2mm drilled holes. To have the rigging line going down the belay hole would have meant these holes would have to be even bigger leaving me with the thought the rack may end up being rather weak so decided to glue them into position..... I may regret the decision later but we will soon find out.... .. May end up having fun with the rigging anyways having never rigged a ship before.....  Thanks again Regards Alan
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Hi Alan! As allways - very nice! I like it very much! Regards, Bernd
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Gandale wrote:Tonight I painted the dummy gun supports dull black, have given it two coats so far.... Not quite there yet, will give it the last coat tomorrow evening.....  Hi Thank you for your diary of your build. Your diary not only has provided me with much insight but also inspiration to pick up the hobby again after many months of setting aside my build. I am currently on Issue 14 and I have a question with regards to the dummy gun supports. What happens in later builds with the gap between deck 1 and 2 as it seems to be quite a big gap. Do you perhaps have any advice on things to consider before I start the planking process which is I am rather nervous about? I appreciate any advice you can offer or reference to any particular sections within your bild. Thank you again for taking the time to document your build. Regards Chantel
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