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 Lovely job Alan . Stunning as always  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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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Martyn Ingram wrote:Lovely job Alan . Stunning as always Rgd Martyn Thanks Martyn, appreciate your support as always.... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan. Looking stunning as expected. Hard to imagine a better build of SOTS. You really have excelled in the build. While I'm on your thread can I indulge re a couple of queries? I notice your eyelets are black and as all this brass ware is only anodized metal and won't take a burnisher unless anodizing gone, is there a chemical that removes this anodizing rather than filing off as I've had to do re launch mesh. Would appreciate knowing as I really would like all brass ware that doesn't have to show as such to be black re the cannon fittings and all eyelets etc. I know ships those days had no brass ware or very little if they did as everything iron other than maybe bronze cannons and I'm not sure about those.  The other query is regarding the stern. As planks have been laid I've left a rough overhang as I filled in. Can this overhang be taken off level with the stern line or does some overhang have to stay. I think I saw somewhere 2mm overhang but not sure. Thought I would do this while waiting on planks next issue if I know what has to be done. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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Really looking something special You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
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Golden Star, English Brig. RMS Titanic. (Academy 1/400 Centenary Anniversary Edition) Revell-Monogram 1/48 B-29 Superfortress 1:8 Baron von Richthofen's Fokker Tri-plane. HMS Victory. Nelsons Flag Ship. Sultan Arab Dhow. Artesania Latina Carmen II. The Battleship Yamato. Model Airways Wright Flyer 1:16 Scale. Trumpeter Bismarck 1/200. HMS Sovereign of the Seas. The Black Pearl.
Building:HMS Surprisel. Hatchette U96. Soleil Royal.
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George1 wrote:Hi Alan. Looking stunning as expected. Hard to imagine a better build of SOTS. You really have excelled in the build. While I'm on your thread can I indulge re a couple of queries? I notice your eyelets are black and as all this brass ware is only anodized metal and won't take a burnisher unless anodizing gone, is there a chemical that removes this anodizing rather than filing off as I've had to do re launch mesh. Would appreciate knowing as I really would like all brass ware that doesn't have to show as such to be black re the cannon fittings and all eyelets etc. I know ships those days had no brass ware or very little if they did as everything iron other than maybe bronze cannons and I'm not sure about those. The other query is regarding the stern. As planks have been laid I've left a rough overhang as I filled in. Can this overhang be taken off level with the stern line or does some overhang have to stay. I think I saw somewhere 2mm overhang but not sure. Thought I would do this while waiting on planks next issue if I know what has to be done. Regards George Thanks George, your kind comments are most welcome... Just home from work and read your post so thought I'd give a quick reply before getting down to some chores.. I tend to use two products available here, one is Krick and the other is blacken-it, both burnishing solutions and have found both to be equally as good. In order to get the best results I simply followed the thread posted by Magpie, the information he and others give here are well worth reading up on.. Here is the link to his thread.... http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=5468
All the cannons provided are not brass but cast metal so painting is the answer here.. Instructions say to paint bronze but I went down the route of metal black... Regarding the stern, the 2mm overhang on all the planks down both sides of the stern piece are needed so don't go cutting them flush with the stern. The 2mm overhang on both sides will create a slot down the length of the stern, into this slot you will fit the stern post to which the rudder will be attached.. By leaving the 2mm overhang you will end up with a much neater finish line up the entire length of the stern post.. The fitting of the stern post I covered from around page 68 of my diary.... Hope this all helps but if you need any more info then please get back to me... Regards Alan
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riff-raff wrote:Really looking something special Thanks for looking in and your kind comment Riff-Raff... appreciated. Regards Alan
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Hi Alan, Usual high standards, WTG. Had a moment there though, when I thought I`d got a glimpse of "Son of Porcupine" but then realised they were half cannons. Or was it a flash-back.  Keep it coming Alan, this is stunning work.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Alan What a very stunning build you have yourself there. Think your fish tank is just as stunning - something I have wanted for longer than I can imagine. Now just one thing - don't you get tempted to try launching the ship into the tank - it will upset the fish. Real neat build and brilliant finish. Happy modelling Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
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Some beautiful work going on here Alan and all that gold certainly brings this stunning build to life.. Great stuff indeed Spencer
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Amazing work Alan, setting a very high standard on this build Steve
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Very nice progress Alan, she is looking as clean as ever, enjoying following your build and looking forward to the next update
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delboy271155 wrote:Hi Alan, Usual high standards, WTG. Had a moment there though, when I thought I`d got a glimpse of "Son of Porcupine" but then realised they were half cannons. Or was it a flash-back. Keep it coming Alan, this is stunning work. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Thanks Derek,,,, Sorry for the flashbacks, couldn't be helped I'm afraid.... The POTS almost made a return but managed to restrain myself.... .. Appreciate the comments, thanks.... Regards Alan
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birdaj2 wrote:Alan
What a very stunning build you have yourself there.
Think your fish tank is just as stunning - something I have wanted for longer than I can imagine.
Now just one thing - don't you get tempted to try launching the ship into the tank - it will upset the fish.
Real neat build and brilliant finish.
Happy modelling
Tony Thanks for the kind words Tony, appreciated... The fish tank is another love of mine, 6ft long, 2.5ft wide, 500litres. Been running for 2 years now with no problems, all live plants full of around 200 community fish... One day, I hope you get your wish..... Although the SOTS will fit in there, think I will keep her firmly on dry land....  Regards Alan
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Warthog wrote:Some beautiful work going on here Alan and all that gold certainly brings this stunning build to life.. Great stuff indeed Spencer Thanks Spencer, your kind words are very much appreciated.... Regards Alan
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stevie_o wrote:Amazing work Alan, setting a very high standard on this build Steve Thanks Steve, am trying to follow your stunning example of your VIC build.... Don't think I'm quite there yet but will keep at it.... Regards Alan
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davetwin wrote:Very nice progress Alan, she is looking as clean as ever, enjoying following your build and looking forward to the next update Thanks Dave, hopefully will continue to post as each week is released... will see how it goes.... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:George1 wrote:Hi Alan. Looking stunning as expected. Hard to imagine a better build of SOTS. You really have excelled in the build. While I'm on your thread can I indulge re a couple of queries? I notice your eyelets are black and as all this brass ware is only anodized metal and won't take a burnisher unless anodizing gone, is there a chemical that removes this anodizing rather than filing off as I've had to do re launch mesh. Would appreciate knowing as I really would like all brass ware that doesn't have to show as such to be black re the cannon fittings and all eyelets etc. I know ships those days had no brass ware or very little if they did as everything iron other than maybe bronze cannons and I'm not sure about those. The other query is regarding the stern. As planks have been laid I've left a rough overhang as I filled in. Can this overhang be taken off level with the stern line or does some overhang have to stay. I think I saw somewhere 2mm overhang but not sure. Thought I would do this while waiting on planks next issue if I know what has to be done. Regards George Thanks George, your kind comments are most welcome... Just home from work and read your post so thought I'd give a quick reply before getting down to some chores.. I tend to use two products available here, one is Krick and the other is blacken-it, both burnishing solutions and have found both to be equally as good. In order to get the best results I simply followed the thread posted by Magpie, the information he and others give here are well worth reading up on.. Here is the link to his thread.... http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=5468
All the cannons provided are not brass but cast metal so painting is the answer here.. Instructions say to paint bronze but I went down the route of metal black... Regarding the stern, the 2mm overhang on all the planks down both sides of the stern piece are needed so don't go cutting them flush with the stern. The 2mm overhang on both sides will create a slot down the length of the stern, into this slot you will fit the stern post to which the rudder will be attached.. By leaving the 2mm overhang you will end up with a much neater finish line up the entire length of the stern post.. The fitting of the stern post I covered from around page 68 of my diary.... Hope this all helps but if you need any more info then please get back to me... Regards Alan Hi Alan. I saw your replies on my thread so won't repeat my reply here other than to say how very much I appreciated the trouble you went to in replying re both threads. You really have been a tremendous help to me in my build of SOTS. Your replies to my oft queries has saved me a lot of grief. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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No problem George, am here to assist should you need it...
Regards
Alan
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Hi Alan just pasing thrue and look ind of quiosity , and i think i sad it before , but it cant hurte say it again -- it a dam nice looking model you making . Samson
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Alan You have produced a very nice model from the parts supplied and your very end result I am sure will be exceptional. Happy modelling Tony Happy Modelling
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