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Coming on really well Marc, a couple more months and I may make a start on mine  Steve
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Thanks very much Steve, really enjoying seeing it come along, there are a few mistakes but got some ideas on how I can fix. I have already got my next ship lined up, I now have up to issue 19 for the victory...that's going to be a long build  regards Happy Modelling
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outer panelling finished and sanding has started in full.I think I shall be making a frame for the cut out window edge but will wait to see if I get one as part of the kit. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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I have completed the first 4 guns as per the instructions, opting out of the red paint for the gun carriages....I just dont think it is pirate enough  . and I have also added some matt black paint for soot from the gunpowder. I will be stealing an idea from Alan on using metal tomato pure tubing to make metal straps for over the guns...I very much liked that one. Does anyone know if guns onboard ships of this time had wedges under the back of the gun for elevation? if so please let me know either way. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Hi All, I have been busying away with thwe build, but as I have been spending ALOT of time struggling with the planking around the outside, I have not posted as visually....no progress. now I have started to progress a little, I shall throw some pics on later today. Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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coming along nicely, done alot of work but still a long way to go Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
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I have been having serious difficulty trying to hold the planking along the sides... I have tried using modelling pins, dress makers pins, etc but they either split the wood or will not hold. after growing frustration I have taken to letting my glue go tacky and hold on the planks. seems to work quite well, if not a little time consuming. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Looks really nice so far With regards to the pins, have you tried pre drilling the holes for the pins first, you shouldnt get any splitting then
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Lovely work Marc, looks fab The mdf frames are no doubt the problem with pinning the planks, they don't take pins very well. You could try the planking pins with the micro thumbscrews for a better grip - http://www.micromark.com...ing-clamp-set,6454.html
Steve
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thanks for the advice guys, its certainly a good lesson before I start my Victory build. shall keep trying and let you know how I get on Happy Modelling
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Hi Pinks666 I use the plastic version of those planking clamps. Here's the link http://www.modelerscentral.com/...ing/planking-screws-p12/Hope this helps Happy building David
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i like these alot, thanks for the link David  Happy Modelling
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Pinks666 wrote:thanks for the advice guys, its certainly a good lesson before I start my Victory build. shall keep trying and let you know how I get on She's looking great Pinks, time consuming process but the results speak for themselves.... .. The Victory build is ply and not MDF so you won't have the same problem when it comes to pinning the strakes in place..... Regards Alan
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Nice progress and nice to see you back on the old girl Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks again all, I have been at this again today, with good progression. i find that glueing the start of the strake (thanks for letting me know what they are actually called gandale ) letting this dry, then glueing the rest and using clips as pictured seems to be working for me. At least until my new pins arrive. I shall get cleared of issue 56 then repost once i have done "the slow"bit see you laters all Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
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couple more Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
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hi Marc. Looking very nice so far. look forward to seeing your progress Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi Marc, Looking really good. Well done. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Good looking build you have there Marc Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Hi Marc - looking really good mate. Could you measure the length of the cannon barrels for me please, I havn't got to that stage yet, but I have an idea that I need to plan for. Thanks Marc Dave 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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