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Looking good Alan, getting down to the fiddly stuff now then  Steve
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stevie_o wrote:Looking good Alan, getting down to the fiddly stuff now then Steve Thanks Steve, never a truer word said...  Build until now has been mainly straight forward but now the fiddly and intricate work is underway and I'm finding it quite taxing but very enjoyable..... Feel like this is where I make or break with the build but one thing is for sure, it isn't going to be rushed.... Everything crossed it will all work out in the end.... Regards Alan
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Great Job fitting the cannons Alan and I dont think you need to cross anything as I'm certain itas going to come out great in the end. Will be two years before I get to this stage... what have I started  Regards Greg
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Greg B wrote:Great Job fitting the cannons Alan and I dont think you need to cross anything as I'm certain itas going to come out great in the end. Will be two years before I get to this stage... what have I started Regards Greg Thanks Greg, appreciate the kind comments.... .. I'll tell you exactly what you have started.... a journey you will thoroughly enjoy, watching your creation come to fruition. You will find it challenging at times but memorable none the less..... Enjoy the experience.... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan Nice work as always and the cannon's look great. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: Hi Alan Nice work as always and the cannon's look great. Regards Andy Thanks Andy, cannons are taxing and patience draining but think the extra effort is paying off..... thanks again.... Regards Alan
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Finally finished fitting and rigging the cannons on the main deck... Fiddly job but worth the effort.... Care needs to be taken drilling into the bulwarks in this area, it is so easy to drill through to the other side... Can only drill to a depth of 1mm..  .. Also made up and fitted the bilge pumps.... .. Now onto issue 107, the making up of two anchors..... .. Happy building all... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Hi Alan Nice work as usual, a little tip for the drilling, try wraping a piece of tape around the drill just leaving the depth you need to drill this work's for me. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: Hi Alan Nice work as usual, a little tip for the drilling, try wraping a piece of tape around the drill just leaving the depth you need to drill this work's for me. Regards Andy Thanks for the tip Andy, will try that next time... I tied a piece of white cotton around the drill and used that as my marker but did find the cotton difficult to see in the more confined area's.... Think next time I will drill into the bulwarks and fit the eyelets before fitting the cannons and fitting hooks onto the rigging blocks rather than a ring.. Think it would be a lot easier this way..... . Thanks again for looking in and commenting, appreciated.... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan your build is looking mighty fine I must say, and your rigging for those cannons bud very neat and tidy , when the day of the launch arrives it will be a well deserved drink ,Regards Rob
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robbyrob60 wrote:Hi Alan your build is looking mighty fine I must say, and your rigging for those cannons bud very neat and tidy , when the day of the launch arrives it will be a well deserved drink ,Regards Rob Thanks Rob, appreciate your kind comments... .. Launch day is still some 6 months away and yes, I will have a little celebration drink when it is finally finished... Regards Alan
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Lovely work Alan, youve done a great job on those guns too Steve
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Lovely work, she looks fantastic
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Hi Alan. Looking supepurp realy like the gun rigging. look forward to seeing your progress ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
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Alan A really lovely build you have yourself there. That occre cradle unit looks an interesting and useful piece of kit. When I saw these on cmb website was tempted especially on the price which seemed very reasonable compared to buying the wood yourself. 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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stevie_o wrote:Lovely work Alan, youve done a great job on those guns too Steve Thanks Stevie, cannon rigging was a challenge and thinking back on it now I would do things a little differently to assist with their fitting to the decks.... Regards Alan
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cruorangelussilicis wrote:Lovely work, she looks fantastic Thank you CRU, appreciate your comments and thanks for looking in.... Regards Alan
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ian smith wrote:Hi Alan. Looking supepurp realy like the gun rigging. look forward to seeing your progress ian Thanks Ian, appreciate your comments as always..... Regards Alan
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birdaj2 wrote:Alan
A really lovely build you have yourself there.
That occre cradle unit looks an interesting and useful piece of kit. When I saw these on cmb website was tempted especially on the price which seemed very reasonable compared to buying the wood yourself.
Thanks Tony, your comments are very much appreciated..... .. The Occre build station I would completely recommend without reservation.... Keeps your immediate tools and items at hand, has lots of storage and the cradle keeps the model secure while working on it.... .. Worth every penny...... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan, If I may say, the last two pictures in post 2870, show just what a really stunning build this is. Keep it coming, loving it.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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