I am busy with a 1:85 Scale of the HMS Pandora by Constructo. The instruction manual and plans are some cryptic, especially the photos and pictures in the construction manual. I am having some problems with the rudder assembly ....

This might sound like (and probably is) a small issue and easily understood by experienced builders, which, of course I'm not. Pandora is my first attempt and so far, it's looking ok, with mistakes and all. I am enjoying the construction and have been working on her on and off for the 18 months, when time permits.

The rudder requires the use of nails/pins to secure the hinges on the rudder itself and the bottom rear section of the hull. What I cannot understand is how to fix and secure the pins/nails once inserted through the holes in the hinges. One side of the nail/pin has a head and the other side does not. How do you secure it and make both sides symmetrical? .... or is this assembly not symmetrical? Hope the words describe the question.

I have tried to attach an image (JPEG File) of the rudder, hinges and nails/pins but cannot find a method to do the attachment of the file. I have "ticked" the block that shows "Attach files to this post?". If the image does not appear with this post, please can somebody explain to me how to do this. Thank you. (PS ... I have also "clicked" the icon for "insert image")

Warmest regards.
Eugene

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Thanks Chris. Strangely enough, I was thinking of doing JUST THAT, but didn't think it would be an acceptable method!! Thanks for the confirmation and your speedy answer!! ... really appreciated.

Warmest regards.
Eugene

I agree with the rest, that is exactly what I did to fix the rudder on HMS Halifax which is another Constructo kit.

Mike T

I have had exactly the same experience with the Halifax. When I started eight years ago, I did everything by guesswork because I never found a forum like this one to help! Did buy one or two books but progress was slow!

What I have learnt is the value of full size scale plans, you can measure up parts to match them and feel reasonably confident that you are on the right lines. The pictures are generally speaking fairly ambiguous and never taken looking at the one bit of detail you need! One of the reasons I'm not so pleased as I thought I would be with the Victory build is how DeAg are not even answering our enquiry about the possibility of having plans or part plans supplied.

Mike T

Hi there allanc62 ... thank you for suggestion .... I have also stumbled across this guy and have downloaded more than 80 images !!! Looks great and there are some real nice close-ups that are useful. Thanks again.

Eugene
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