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I would also like to point out that this is the same wood dye used to re-coat the desk that I am using to build on, so as you can see, gives a great colour to all kinds of wood  Happy Modelling
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Hi all, Back from a while away, I have been collecting coffee stirrers from my local fast food restaurant, after getting some rather funny looks, (not surprising being as the woman who filled them up caught me grabbing a load) the wife has gone on-line and bought 1000 for £5....bargain. so I will be spending the weekend catching up on the 6 issues I have yet to complete. below is a preview of some work and many a robbed idea from other ship builds across this forum. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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fwd bulkhead finnished and doors fitted and all in place. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Good to see you back Pinks, I hope your being away was not caused by "nicking" the stirrers.  ...You are making great progress and she is looking good................Tony
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Stunning work there Mate she looks fantastic. 
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Looking fab Pinks, excellent work and detail being displayed... Regards Alan
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starting to panel up the side of the ship, I am happy to admit, this is one of the most fiddly things I have done in years. Massive amount of respect to those that have done a great job, still with a bit of sanding once finished, it will look a lot better. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Looks really nice - a credit to you !! 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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Looks like you are doing a great job, look forward to seeing more
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thanks for the great comments, I have been taking things very slowly lately as this is all very new, hoping to have most of the side on by the end of today, start of tomorrow. Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Good start with the planking mate, slow and steady wins the race, well that's what my Mum used to say but she was a rubbish runner..............The way they do it in the instructions seems a bit strange at first but it does work out alright in the end...............Tony
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Lovely build you have coming together there. Very well done indeed. Happy Modelling
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Your patience will pay off Pinks of that I'm sure,,, lovely work to date.... Regards Alan
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swordfish fairey wrote:slow and steady wins the race, well that's what my Mum used to say but she was a rubbish runner..............  LOL 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.
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hi all, Back again from the wilderness, I have been having a little trouble with the panelling but now have completed 1 side and well on the way with the other. I have been struggling with bending the panels around the curves and holding them secure to allow the glue to dry....but then remembered a program watching long-bow making on the discovery channel. wet the wood, bend and dry...so i thougght i would give it a go...here goes. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
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And as if by magic.......a nice curve in the wood, allowing it to follow the curves in the ship and stay with minimal tacking. and so I have not only worked through one of my problems but have also justified to my wife the hours that I have spent watching docomentaries. hope others find this handy. happy moddeling Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
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coming along very quickly, little bit more panelling and I can start putting the lanterns back in as around half have fallen out with the constant tipping of the ship. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Coming along very nicely Marc, well done..... Regards Alan
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Thanks very much Alan, I have quite a backlog but hoping to catch up a little this week.  Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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finishing off the last full row now, then to cutting down to open the full window into the ship. I guess that this will be the slowest part of the process to make sure no mistakes....and I will go through a handful of blades for my v=craft knife too. still, progress has been quick over the past couple of days. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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