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Hi Pinks, I have been watching for a while but have been one of those that has been unable to post You are doing a fantastic job with this build, keep up the great work 
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Pinks666 wrote:thanks very much for that,
I will make sure to contact you before I start another build to ensure it is in the right place.
No problem, and congrat's on your first medal 
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Hi Pink, great to see you have the posting problem resolved. Great looking work, looks like she will be a fab build when complete.. Keep the pics coming, will be following.
Regards
Alan
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Joined: 09/04/2014 Posts: 89 Points: 285 Location: Aberdeen
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hi all, thanks for the great feedback, particularly as this is the first forum that I have ever posted to. I am pleased to see that I have now got a medal even though I don't know what they are for  . Can someone please let me know what the medals mean and I shall keep the pictures rolling in each step of the way. Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Hi Pinks The medal you have is for starting a build diary, i have added a link to the medals page so you can see what they are all for http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=2621
Regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
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Hello again all, I have finally recieved my next 4 issues and I am pleased to say that this time they have all arrived intact. I will make a start on getting the wood die on over the next few days and should be ready to start panneling up over the coming week or so. As usual I shall keep you posted with pictures of the build. My only worry is that now I have to pin some of the panels, this may split the wood so this will be the most nervous of the build to date. I may just be worried about nothing but if anyone has had a bad experience with pinning panels on previous builds please PM me and let me know any little tricks you may have found along the way. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Hi Pink, if you are concerned about the wood splitting when inserting the pins then I would consider pre-drilling the pin holes in the panels first. Cut the head from a pin, insert it into a pin vice and use this to pre-drill the holes. This method works just as well and is far cheaper than purchasing micro drills which tend to break easily.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Alan
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Hi Alan, Thanks for that, much rather do it right the first time than try to fix errors. as always your feedback is much appreciated. Regards Marc Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Pinks666 wrote:Hi Alan,
Thanks for that, much rather do it right the first time than try to fix errors.
as always your feedback is much appreciated.
Regards
Marc No problem Marc, one other thing.. If the pins are to be removed after the panels are set in place then you may like to consider using thumb tacks or map pins to hold the panels in place while they set.... Thumb tacks or map pins are easier to remove than the pins supplied especially if the supplied pins have been driven all the way in.... I tend to use map pins but do find the head comes off sometimes. Regards Alan
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Hi Pink and welcome to the forum you are doing well with your build and you are doing a very good job.
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Nice progress on your Build Pinks! Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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That's looking pretty good Pink, you're off to a great start, keep it up mate.............Tony
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Welcome to the forum Pink - you'll gain a great deal of info here and everyone will answer any questions you may have You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
Built:
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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Hi Pinks You doing a grand job on your build. It looks a really interesting model - so many choices these days but so little time. 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)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Hi Pinks. Finally found what build you are doing. You didn't mention on your post my thread. Looks really great mate. You're doing a very nice job. Interested in this build as my newsagent now has it in as well as my weekly issues of SOTS. From your work it looks to be a worthwhile build so later I might try to invest in it. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 09/04/2014 Posts: 89 Points: 285 Location: Aberdeen
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hi all, thanks for all of the positive feedback and more over, it seems that I have well and truly caught the modelling bug.....I have now subscribed to the victory. Ahhh yes...yet another Victory...but what a thing to build, I have spent many an hour trawling through some of the builds and if either of my builds turn out half as good as some that I have seen, I will be a very happy ship mate I have noted that the black pearl requires some red painting on the inside panelling, but I have taken the decision to go with a lighter dye, this will be my first deviation from the instructions but I am confident that it will turn out well...failing that.... I can always re-subscribe and pass this on to my son to test if it floats Anyhow, pictures will be getting uploaded at the weekend so you will get the first glimpse at my attempts to get a little brave. happy modelling. Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
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I have finally got around to progressing my build a little, I have fitted the first gun port to the first outer hull. I have then fitted the outer hull to the frame work. I have noticed that this is around the time I am noticing small errors of alignment. a tiny amount of filler will definitely rectify this problem but it is certainly something I will be aware of as I move forward. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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I have also placed the first panel on the inside of the gun port placed earlier. Looking at it I am happy with my decision to stain prior to fitting as this will stop any mess or overspill onto the deck. I also am happy with the colours as I want this to be all stained wood rather than painted panels that the build is (I believe)supposed to have. as always time taken in preparation has paid off with the look, even though not much has progressed. happy modelling all. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Looking good and really like the colour, you're making some good progress Steve
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Hi Pinks Looking good and nice work Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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