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Hi Graham. Really great start to your build. The ribs look massive. 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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Starting to come together nicely Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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The last pictures were taken back in March. Since then I've had some "Me" time to progress further - here they are... SouthamptonGraham attached the following image(s):
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With the first hull planking complete, the instructions take you to constructing the funnel casings and funnels... SouthamptonGraham attached the following image(s):
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For those who don't know what the SS France looked like, here she is... SouthamptonGraham attached the following image(s):
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She's really taking shape now and looks fab... really nice work being done Graham... well done...
Regards
Alan
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And here's how she ended her days on Alang Beach SouthamptonGraham attached the following image(s):
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Very nicely done your planking looks nice and neat. Sad to see how she ended her days 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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Wow you are motoring along with this one and doing a top job. It looks absolutly fantastic. Looking forward to your next update. 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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I am liking this.Nice to see a lier for a change and the SS France was sleek looking. Built and building
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Coming along quite nicely.
I didn't realise that the the smoke stacks would be planked like hull, they've turned out really nice. Look forward to seeing some more
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Your build looks spot on. What a shame she ended up in the condition shown in your pics. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Slowly getting there. Brass etchings prepared for the Tourist Class Promenade Deck SouthamptonGraham attached the following image(s):
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Funnels and casings now primed and smoothed ready for the etchings and assembly. SouthamptonGraham attached the following image(s):
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Wings in place, not glued yet. SouthamptonGraham attached the following image(s):
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The smoke stacks are looking bril Graham lovely job 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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A lot of progress made, should turn out a stunning model. Sad pic's showing the real ship being scrapped, thanks for sharing
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Graham What a fantastic job you are doing with this one. Looking very nice indeed. 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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What a great job you are doing love it regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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You've done a really great job with the smoke stacks Keep the updates coming
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