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davetwin wrote:Thats a lovely looking build you've got going there, keep up the good work Hi Davetwin.  Thanks for looking in and your kind comments. They are very much appreciated.  Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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I was sweating on issue coming today re no Bamboo planks left to continue and the newsagent had their ordered magazines delivered to another newsagent by an address error by the distributor.   Said they'd ring once located and had delivered to the right newsagent.  Hopefully the issue will be there by the weekend.   So back to my PS3. I'll take my anger and frustration out on a few robots and other weird creatures in Borderlands 2.   Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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Aha the old borderlands 2 good game
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Hi. Well issue 20 finally arrived at newsagents Friday morning. Instructions in issue is to plank to row 10 bow to stern, However I could only plank to row 10 one side and row 9 the other. It was short by three planks and I used every plank in issue even one split on one end. One plank cracked on bow but left as won't notice with filler in later. Anyway pics below of where I am to date.   Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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She's looking good George, planking looks great... Think you will find as the build progresses you will have more planks than you actually need. I have a pile of planks left over but they will come in handy for other build later I'm sure... . Keep up the good work, the shape of the lady is really starting to show now... Regards Alan
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good work on the planking George it's coming together nicely.
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She's coming along very nicely George. She's a big model this one. I'm just coming to grips with the size of her. Lucky we've got time to think about how to put her in a case. Matt completed builds; Brig Perseverance, H.M.S. Bounty and San Marcos(almost)
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She's looking really good George..Very nice in deed!!Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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Gandale wrote:She's looking good George, planking looks great... Think you will find as the build progresses you will have more planks than you actually need. I have a pile of planks left over but they will come in handy for other build later I'm sure... . Keep up the good work, the shape of the lady is really starting to show now... Regards Alan Hi Alan. Thanks for the compliments they are as always appreciated greatly. Re the plank shortage it just that it puts me waiting again for next issue Thursday coming. A little bit annoying when I could just about have all the bottom planking done if more planks in issues. I'll just have to grin and bear it. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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Whizgig wrote:good work on the planking George it's coming together nicely. Hi Whizgig. Thanks for compliment it is appreciated. Slowly getting there. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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mathewp wrote:She's coming along very nicely George. She's a big model this one. I'm just coming to grips with the size of her. Lucky we've got time to think about how to put her in a case.
Matt Hi Mathew. Thanks for compliment, appreciated mate. I'm not sure yet just how or where I'll show mine off. The lounge room coffee table is in the lead so far. However protection from Grand-Kids when they visit will determine the end position. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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jonny7england wrote:She's looking really good George..Very nice in deed!! Hi Jonny. Thanks for looking in and your kind comments. They are as always greatly appreciated. Getting there slowly. Regards George. Building HMS SOTS
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George1 wrote:Gandale wrote:She's looking good George, planking looks great... Think you will find as the build progresses you will have more planks than you actually need. I have a pile of planks left over but they will come in handy for other build later I'm sure... . Keep up the good work, the shape of the lady is really starting to show now... Regards Alan Hi Alan. Thanks for the compliments they are as always appreciated greatly. Re the plank shortage it just that it puts me waiting again for next issue Thursday coming. A little bit annoying when I could just about have all the bottom planking done if more planks in issues. I'll just have to grin and bear it. Regards George Hi George, that's the nature of partworks I'm afraid, always slow to get going but later you may find it difficult to keep up with the issues... To get over the frustration of waiting for issues to arrive many builders resort to taking on a smaller in between build. There are many fantastic smaller kits out there to get your teeth into so it may be worth having a little look around as to whats available.... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:George1 wrote:Gandale wrote:She's looking good George, planking looks great... Think you will find as the build progresses you will have more planks than you actually need. I have a pile of planks left over but they will come in handy for other build later I'm sure... . Keep up the good work, the shape of the lady is really starting to show now... Regards Alan Hi Alan. Thanks for the compliments they are as always appreciated greatly. Re the plank shortage it just that it puts me waiting again for next issue Thursday coming. A little bit annoying when I could just about have all the bottom planking done if more planks in issues. I'll just have to grin and bear it. Regards George Hi George, that's the nature of partworks I'm afraid, always slow to get going but later you may find it difficult to keep up with the issues... To get over the frustration of waiting for issues to arrive many builders resort to taking on a smaller in between build. There are many fantastic smaller kits out there to get your teeth into so it may be worth having a little look around as to whats available.... Regards Alan Hi Alan. Would love to do what you have suggested re another in between model to keep my hand in, but unfortunately as a aged pensioner (I'm 75.)I just can't afford it re our budget. I keep entering Tomick's competitions for free models hoping, but not holding my breath. If I did win I think if it was not a ship in the comp., I wouldn't mind the "spitfire". I grew up with them in England flying over my house as a nipper and watching the "Dog Fights". Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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George1 wrote:Gandale wrote:George1 wrote:Gandale wrote:She's looking good George, planking looks great... Think you will find as the build progresses you will have more planks than you actually need. I have a pile of planks left over but they will come in handy for other build later I'm sure... . Keep up the good work, the shape of the lady is really starting to show now... Regards Alan Hi Alan. Thanks for the compliments they are as always appreciated greatly. Re the plank shortage it just that it puts me waiting again for next issue Thursday coming. A little bit annoying when I could just about have all the bottom planking done if more planks in issues. I'll just have to grin and bear it. Regards George Hi George, that's the nature of partworks I'm afraid, always slow to get going but later you may find it difficult to keep up with the issues... To get over the frustration of waiting for issues to arrive many builders resort to taking on a smaller in between build. There are many fantastic smaller kits out there to get your teeth into so it may be worth having a little look around as to whats available.... Regards Alan Hi Alan. Would love to do what you have suggested re another in between model to keep my hand in, but unfortunately as a aged pensioner (I'm 75.)I just can't afford it re our budget. I keep entering Tomick's competitions for free models hoping, but not holding my breath. If I did win I think if it was not a ship in the comp., I wouldn't mind the "spitfire". I grew up with them in England flying over my house as a nipper and watching the "Dog Fights". Regards George Hi George, can only admire you for taking this on at the age of 75..it just goes to prove age is not a barrier for new wooden ship builders, all credit to you, think you are doing a superb job.... Will have everything crossed you win one of the competitions one day and from what I see the spitfire is a superb kit to put together... Will be following you all the way.... Best regards Alan
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Hi George, can only admire you for taking this on at the age of 75..it just goes to prove age is not a barrier for new wooden ship builders, all credit to you, think you are doing a superb job.... Will have everything crossed you win one of the competitions one day and from what I see the spitfire is a superb kit to put together... Will be following you all the way....
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Thanks Alan. Your words are appreciated greatly. I took on the SOTS to help preserve my sanity. Like keeping the mind occupied helps stop the onset of, ("Old Timers") "Alzheimers" At least I like to think so. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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I know how you fell George I am 50 I have manic Bipolar Hsp and Sundowners syndrome ( like Dementia) I am like doing this for my sanity lol
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hi, this is great, I have just spent the last 15 mins pouring over the build posts, very much impressed. I know what you mean about waiting for new issues, it seems to take an age for them to come, but I suppose that is part of the fun of building these. I will be eagerly following this. Regards Marc Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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your ship is looking very nice George! Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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