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#1 Posted : 16 August 2010 05:16:34

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having received my parts yesterday i noticed that the cannon was in a zip bag instead of its usual plastic bubble thingy, no problem i thought, but then i looked at the cannon caps and noticed the different size, whats going on ??
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#2 Posted : 16 August 2010 07:17:41

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contact customer services and ask them to fix this for you.

they will probably ask you to send them back for replacements
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#3 Posted : 16 August 2010 13:23:45

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Hi,
this part has changed in my kit as well.

Has anyone noticed that we've got three different types of barrel?

1st (bottom on the photo), Issue 1
2nd (middle on the photo), Issue 14
3rd (top on the photo), Issue 18



The changes from Issue 1 to Issue 14:
- The end of the barrel is thinner

From Issue 14 to Issue 18:
- The ring is thinner, the hole on it is bigger.
- The end of the barrel is more thinner.
- The 4 ribs are thinner.

Happy building for everyone.
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#4 Posted : 16 August 2010 13:56:41

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I'll have a look at mine, waiting for my cannon crest to turn up so I probably will notice it! All I've noticed in mine is that the ring is not lined up with the holes for the brass wire, so thus when mounted the thimble is not straight. However the latest one we received seemed to be right!
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While we are on the subject I noticed there were 2 small pins with the first cannon and 2 more with the second. There are listed in the magazine as parts but I can't see where they are used.

Anyone know?

John
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yes my barrel is of a different mold, the thimble looks better although it would be nice if they were all the same.

So if its only going to be the first two that are different I`m ok with that, but it its going to be pot luck as to which one we get then thats not so good..


When the ends of the guns are painted red the difference will be spotted

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#7 Posted : 16 August 2010 18:22:31

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[quote=gingerale]Hi,

Has anyone noticed that we've got three different types of barrel?


Maybe they have supplied us with some captured french cannonsBigGrin I believe it was common practise to utilise theseLaugh

It will look a bit odd if you paint the ends red though

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#8 Posted : 16 August 2010 21:11:29

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hi..thanks to you all for pointing these problems out.. I for one think its not good enough unless theres a reason,can tomick and admin please clarify the changes in the parts we are receiving,i have just checked my cannon parts i have received this week and theres a huge difference in what we have received in previous issues..Confused
cheers benny
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Confused we all noticed & moaned about 1st canon parts
more so about size of brass bracket being too big for wire looking at picture it looks flatter
also the thimble was out of line with most of the canons but now hearing they are in line

Confused could be someone out there in Deagostini land is taking note of comments
possibly they have redesigned the moulds etc maybe they will reissue first few canons??

need to wait for a few members to build the canon & see if they have rectified one wheel being raised of the deck

will be watching with interest

BigGrin good luck with ure builds
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I also have different cannon barrels!!!Cursing Not good!!Cursing It stands out like a sore thumb!!Cursing If this is meant to be a kit you can buy in one go, does that mean you get different size cannons with that?!?!?!Cursing I would have expected it from a cheaper kit maybe, but not one of this cost!!!Confused Confused
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yes jack and budgie..its time to get annoyed..answers please admin
cheers benny
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Jack Sparrow wrote:
I also have different cannon barrels!!!Cursing Not good!!Cursing It stands out like a sore thumb!!Cursing If this is meant to be a kit you can buy in one go, does that mean you get different size cannons with that?!?!?!Cursing I would have expected it from a cheaper kit maybe, but not one of this cost!!!Confused Confused


Just checked mine, bloody hell you're right, it does stand out like a sore thumb when placed together!
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hi all i have diffrent canons as well they are not for diffrent decks are they !
just a thought
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Just thinking that myself Turboman, The Victory is a three deck Behemoth, surely different cannon size and type would have been equipped where ever and however they could have been placed. This model was descrbed as a replica of Lord Nelsons Flagship, lets see if repeats of the various cannon castings are repeated during the build..
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i doubt this is an intended thing.

for what i have been reading in posts this model is going to be FAR FROM a replica.

more along the lines a "what it vaigly looked like with minimal and inaccurate detials"

although if someone could answer what those 2 pins are for.

its bugging me lol
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secretreeve wrote:
i doubt this is an intended thing.

for what i have been reading in posts this model is going to be FAR FROM a replica.

more along the lines a "what it vaigly looked like with minimal and inaccurate detials"

although if someone could answer what those 2 pins are for.

its bugging me lol

the 2 pins left over in the cannon kits are for pinning into the decks and cannon mounts to stop then moving
hope that helps
Alan
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thought so.

thank you for the speedy reply. appreciate it
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I will have to check mine now as all small peices ive just put away in a box
i only started the build on thurs night as i wanted to get all the ribs before i started i never even thought to check to see if they were all the same DOH!
Alan
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captainalan wrote:
secretreeve wrote:
i doubt this is an intended thing.

for what i have been reading in posts this model is going to be FAR FROM a replica.

more along the lines a "what it vaigly looked like with minimal and inaccurate detials"

although if someone could answer what those 2 pins are for.

its bugging me lol

the 2 pins left over in the cannon kits are for pinning into the decks and cannon mounts to stop then moving
hope that helps
Alan

Thanks Alan, I can get on with it now.

BTW I think I must be unique, my 2 are identical (cannons that is).

John
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