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For those who have just picked up or about to receive issue 98, check the contents.... Just picked up mine to find am 2 half cannons missing, should be 12 and only got 10...  . Minor hiccup that will need to be resolved..... Will see if the newsagents can do anything tomorrow.... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:For those who have just picked up or about to receive issue 98, check the contents.... Just picked up mine to find am 2 half cannons missing, should be 12 and only got 10... . Minor hiccup that will need to be resolved..... Will see if the newsagents can do anything tomorrow.... Regards Alan Thanks for this info. I have found some mistakes in my past issues, but it was something I could resolve myself. Marcel "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Today I finished the work contained in issue 98.. Started by preparing the forecastle curved pinrail... As in other pinrails the holes for the pins had to be enlarged slightly and I did this using a drill bit... Left the piece in the fret while enlarging the holes, this way there was less chance of the piece snapping on me... Cut the pieces free from the fret, removed the ash from all the edges. Applied 2 coats of walnut stain, glued the pieces together and gave it a coat of satin varnish for protection... When dry then fitted in position... Next, moved onto preparing the half cannons and pinrail pins... With 2 half cannon missing had to be content in preparing the remainder. Newsagent didn't give me a feeling of confidence in resolving the problem so am going to order a back issue of 98 from the DeAg shop, less hassle that way, along with the display stand.... Removed all imperfections using a fine file, applied a coat of metal primer and when done painted the cannons with matt metal black and the pins with walnut wood colour....When dry, applied coat of matt varnish and glued the pins in place into the pinrail... Cut 10 pieces of dowel as per the mags instructions and glued into the back of each cannon. Next task was to fit the cannons into position.... The important part in fitting the cannons is to ensure they are fitted exactly in the centre each gun port... Everyone will have their own method of achieving this, mainly through the use of templates... for me I decided to trust in my own eye, if it looked right then I was happy. First drilled a pilot hole in each port along the port side of the hull, to this I inserted the trusty cocktail stick and this gave me an overall visual representation on how the gun barrels would look... Once happy I enlarged each hole with a 2mm drill bit, this was all done using a pin vice, thought a power tool would be too aggressive on the gun supports.. Finally fitted the 10 gun barrels checking all were in line.... Am happy with how it looks overall.... Happy building all... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Hello Alan, Your work is up to the usual high standard well done for that, this build is really marching on Alan, I know sometimes I miss your post but when I catch up WOW thank you for posting. Regards Trev. ps: I have checked SOS issue 98 I have 12 cannons. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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tf64 wrote:Hello Alan,
Your work is up to the usual high standard well done for that, this build is really marching on Alan, I know sometimes I miss your post but when I catch up WOW thank you for posting.
Regards
Trev.
ps: I have checked SOS issue 98 I have 12 cannons. Thanks for the very kind comments Trev, always appreciated... When you finally get going on this build I am sure you are going to love every minute of it... She is a remarkable kit to build and the problems in all honestly haven't been too bad to resolve.....  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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cruorangelussilicis wrote:Fantastic Thanks CRU, you comment is much appreciated. Regards Alan
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arpurchase wrote: Looking good Thanks Andy... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan. I must commend you on a fantastic job you have done on the SOS   . An inspiration to us all. Best regards. Mark
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mark 2 wrote:Hi Alan. I must commend you on a fantastic job you have done on the SOS . An inspiration to us all. Best regards. Mark Thanks Mark, she is a beautiful kit to put together and would wholeheartedly recommend this to any modeller... .. Thanks again.. Regrds Alan
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Stunning work as all ways Alan . I would get on to CS to send you the missing 2 cannons M8 Happy building 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: Stunning work as all ways Alan . I would get on to CS to send you the missing 2 cannons M8 Happy building rgd Martyn Thanks Martyn, appreciated.... Normally I would contact CS for a resolution but unfortunately this is the only build where I haven't subscribed, ordered through the newsagents who don't fill me with confidence they would resolve the issue quickly..... Simpler and less hassle just to order a back issue.... Thanks again.. Regards Alan
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Issue 99 now complete. This started with preparing and fitting of the 12 half cannons to the starboard side, preparation and fitting was as described in my post covering issue 98.. Moved onto working on the gunwales for the bow platform. Cut two strips and using steam from a kettle gently bent the strips to conform to the contours of the bow. Once happy with the fit, glued and clamped in place... Cut small 2mm blocks from the remainder of the strips and glued in place directly above each of the uprights. Using superglue gel, attached a truck on top of each 2mm block.. Gave the gunwales a coat of primer followed by 2 coats of gold... Next task was the construction of the two cranes, cut two pieces as per the magazine instructions and marked the measurements on opposite sides. Using a 0.8mm drill, drilled 4 holes half way through, turned the pieces over and drilled the 4 holes from the other side. This ensured the holes on both sides were evenly lined up.. Using a sharp blade, cut channels between the top and bottom holes and cleaned up the grooves with the point of a fine file.. Gave the pieces 2 coats of walnut stain, coat of varnish and fitted an eyelet on the underside of each piece.... Cut the head off 2 pins, drilled a pilot hole in the centre of each piece at the end, glued and inserted the pins. This ensured a more secure fastening to the hull.. Glued the cranes in position following the photos in the magazine.. Found here the magazine shows 10 eyelets having been fitted to the front of the bow platform yet there is nothing in the instructions relating to the fitting of these. Prepared 10 eyelets and fitted in position, following again the photos provided in the magazine.... .. Happy building all Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Hi Alan! A very nice work, well done! She is growing more and more and mounting the masts is not far away Regards, Bernd
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Nicely done Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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der Gohfelder wrote:Hi Alan! A very nice work, well done! She is growing more and more and mounting the masts is not far away Regards, Bernd Thanks Bernd, am still a few weeks away from mounting the masts.. Think when that starts I'll believe I am starting on the home straight.... Regards Alan
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arpurchase wrote: Nicely done Thanks Andy. Regards Alan
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cruorangelussilicis wrote:Lovely build there Thanks CU, appreciated. Regards Alan
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