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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.
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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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