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 Some very nice work there  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Planking looks great Rob - hope I can do as good a job on mine. Keep up the good work. Gary
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quality planking rob ,well done
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Thanks everyone for all the positive comments, and taking the time to have a look at my build! I have finally reached a milestone this weekend and finished planking the hull completely! I will post some pics later today! Give quiche a chance!My Victory build
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So, here we are, nearly 2 and a half years after starting, The hull is finally planked!     I decided to ignore the instructions about not tapering the planks from wide to thin then back to wide as they followed the twist of the false keel. I couldn't be bothered with stealer planks and found tapering to the exact sizes ended up working perfectly                  I'm a bit dissapointed that I wasn't so careful when shaving down the false keel at the stern, which has resulted in the width being a bit smaller than the thickness of the keel after I've fitted it, and after sanding.
Not really a major issue as I have just filled it and the entire hull is going to be covered in copper tiles, but I will definitely make sure on any future ships I build to take a bit more time to ensure the thickness of the hull will better match the thickness of the keel   Give quiche a chance!My Victory build
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Well that is a couple of yours very well spent with a brilliant finish to your hull planking. Copper tiling is the way to go but it seems such a shame to cover up such excellent work. I can see this turning into a real top class model. 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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Stunning job on the planking Rob very nicely done Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Hi Rob, every minute you have spent on this has resulted in an excellent build to date.... superb work and a pleasure to see.....  Regards Alan
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Looking great rob well done.
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your planking looks great, I'm still behind and having trouble making the overhanging part at the rear look tidy Current builds: HMS Victory, hachette black pearl, DC-3, R2-D2, Millennium Falcon
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Lovely work there, Rob, time well spent. 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 Rob. Your build is looking superp. Keep the pictures coming Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi Rob, That hull is gorgeous. It seems almost a pity to cover it in copper, but given the quality work you've put in so far, I've no doubt you'll make the copper tiling look fantastic! If at first you don't succeed,
maybe you should skip the chainsaw juggling...
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Wow amazing planking. You haveventually done a truly great job. You must be proud. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Joined: 16/09/2013 Posts: 32 Points: 102 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Thanks everyone for having a look at my build and for all the positive comments!
Small update, finally got the gun ports all lined and the entire hull now sanded smooth. About 8 hours of sanding, lol
Debating whether or not to start the copper tiling now so when it starts getting too monotonous, I can switch it up and keep following the magazines to continue building for some variety!        Give quiche a chance!My Victory build
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With such gorgeous planking it almost seems a shame to tile her, Rob.
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Stunning work your planking it superb. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Hi Rob Really nice job on your hull. Lovely clean looking build. Regards Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Your efforts have produced something really special here, very well done and credit to you......  Regards Alan
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Loverly job. To be honest with planking of that quality, I would be staining and varnishing that hull, not covering up with paint or tiles Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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