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Joined: 12/02/2015 Posts: 24 Points: 72 Location: Inverness
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Hi, I'm new to modelling and I'm just waiting on delivery of the Virginia Schooner for my first build.
I notice that there isn't a section for this, so I'll just have to hunt around to pester folk for some help when I inevitably get stuck!
Anyhoo, I'm really looking forward to trying this out!
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Schnozzle wrote:Hi, I'm new to modelling and I'm just waiting on delivery of the Virginia Schooner for my first build.
I notice that there isn't a section for this, so I'll just have to hunt around to pester folk for some help when I inevitably get stuck!
Anyhoo, I'm really looking forward to trying this out! Welcome aboard Schnozzle, plenty of help here should you need it so good luck with your build... Hope you will show your progress so other members can help you keep on track....  Regards Alan
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/02/2015 Posts: 24 Points: 72 Location: Inverness
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Cheers Gandale.
Have you any tips on must have tools to get me set for my foray into this???
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Hi and welcome to the forum. Sorry i can't paste the link from my phone but you can find a tool guide if you look in the tool sugestions thread the first post is all about ship building tools and is very good Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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 Hi Schnozzle Welcome to the forum and the schooner is a nice little kit, Karl one of our members did a build diary ages ago that you may find useful if you havent already found it   , link below. http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=7876
Put your build diary in the 'Other Ship Builds' section and just ask away if your stuck there,s plenty of help on here. As for tools link here to a description of a good basic set to get you started http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=4796
This comprises of Craft Knife, Needle Files,Sanding Block and Sandpaper, Small Hammer, Tweezers, Drill, Micro Drills and Small Wire Cutters.All are available from model shops and most do an online service aswell plus flee-bay has lots of tools to suit. Hope this helps and have fun. regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 08/02/2015 Posts: 274 Points: 812 Location: Malmesbury
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Hello Schnozzle, hope you have a good build and look forward to seeing your progress. Regard Shaun Building-RC spitfire
Build- titanic,Skyrider drone, solar system, T72 tank
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Schnozzle wrote:Cheers Gandale.
Have you any tips on must have tools to get me set for my foray into this??? Hi Schnozzle, I would say start off with the basic tools as already outlined in Andy's (arpurchase) post, from there you can always build up you tool box as the build moves along... I tend to get my tools as I need them and a lot of them are due to the recommendations of others on this forum.... Regards Alan
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Welcome to ModelSpace, hope you enjoy your build and your stay with us
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Joined: 30/01/2013 Posts: 4,604 Points: 13,607 Location: Monmouthshire UK
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Welcome to Modelspace, would be great to see your Virginia build on here Steve
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
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stevie_o wrote:Welcome to Modelspace, would be great to see your Virginia build on here Steve I'll give it a go. Just waiting for the kit to arrive!
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Welcome to the forum!!
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Schnozzle wrote:stevie_o wrote:Welcome to Modelspace, would be great to see your Virginia build on here Steve I'll give it a go. Just waiting for the kit to arrive! You'll find this useful..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cVTM_ypL3s
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/02/2015 Posts: 24 Points: 72 Location: Inverness
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Cheers Tomick. I actually watched that last night!
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/02/2015 Posts: 24 Points: 72 Location: Inverness
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Getting frustrated waiting for the kit to arrive. Annoying the hell out of my wife!!! Also, could someone explain what the medals are please??? 
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Schnozzle wrote:Getting frustrated waiting for the kit to arrive. Annoying the hell out of my wife!!! Also, could someone explain what the medals are please??? Hi, this will talk you through the medals http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=2621
Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi links here about medals and why there awarded http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=2621
http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=7695
Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 30/03/2011 Posts: 1,344 Points: 4,079 Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg. RSA
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Welcome aboard Schnozzle, you are at the right place and I am sure you will feel right at home. Looking forward to seeing your build. 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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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
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Thanks Hans. I'm still waiting for the kit to arrive, so I'm going to make a case for tools and small parts tomorrow - just to get myself going.
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/02/2015 Posts: 24 Points: 72 Location: Inverness
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Here we go, practising loading pics. I bought a plastic shelf set for storing small items. I then built a frame to surround it - added doors to the front and sides. I want to hang tools on the outside and inside of the doors, so I left enough space around the drawer unit. Edit: Close, but no cigar!! The first two should be the drawer unit and the second should be the frame before doors were added! Oh well! Schnozzle attached the following image(s):
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That looks a well built and useful bit of kit, and congrats on loading the pics too. Don't drive your wife nuts though, get yourself a nice 1/12 scale plastic kit for the times when you are going to be waiting for deliveries  Steve
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