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tnequette wrote:I decided to go to the second thigh guard prior to second gauntlet.
Here is a small tip on punching the guard fabric. Keep a pin drill close by and clean out the punch every six hole or so. The fabric material can build up in the punch quickly and it makes the work difficult. All a bit of fine sandpaper on a stick makes sharpening the punch quick and easy.👍
Tom
Excellent tip Tom many thanks for sharing that one. Your latest update is looking top notch. 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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The second gauntlet went together without a problem and rather quickly. I guess the learning curve from the first one kicked in. So, Pack 9 is now complete.👏 36 man-hours on this one. Totals to date are now 362.0 for the model and 423.5 including my base. So far Pack 7 demanded the most time at 58 hours. I'll share the stats at he end as they are interesting.👌 (A big PS here, couldn't resist: As I was writing the above I had Premier League Soocer (Football) on the tube as background noise. The warm up for Liechester vs Arsenal was on and the pre game music being blasted on the stadium's PA system was Andrea Bocelli!😮 Now, I gotta tell youse guys we may play the Stones at an NFL game, BUT BOCELLI ??)😀 tnequette attached the following image(s):
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There is a lot more to this kit that first meets the eye. Did not know there was this layer of chain mail. Its all looking very good. 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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Nicely done Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looks good. WTG I`d rather build to Bocelli than the Stones any day. LOL Keep up the good work, it`s going well what ever backing music you choose;) Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looks not very nice indeed!!
Did you have to assemble the chain mail link by link? That's some serious patience
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Dave,
Thankfully the chain mail is suppled as a sheet. It comes mounted to a cardboard sheet, albeit not very well, and the card has a pattern on it which indicated which links must be removed. Check my pictures to see the card.
Tom
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Back in business with Pack 10. Stage 41 is to complete the gauntlet had and attach to to the sleeve from the last stage. No problems, very straightforward. I found the use of the thick foam board and map pins helpful. Tom tnequette attached the following image(s):
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Hi Guys, Some working delays this week but a bit has been done. The gauntlet is coming together. A second chance is always better and I am more satisfied. The was a comment on this build about excess links in the gauntlets and I have also encountered this even after following the directions without problem. My excess links are in the wrist area above the hand plates. I dismissed this on the left arm as more links in this area lends more wrist flexibility in battle. Same thing came up on the right arm and now I would have removed 2 rows of links in this area and all would have fallen nicer. Just thought for the next builder as if you think I am going to redo these, you are wrong!  File Attachment(s): tnequette attached the following image(s):
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This is looking really good, very neat and tidy work being shown....
Regards
Alan
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Date has a right arm . I plan to use a bit of black tissue to bulk up the gauntlets a little. We shall see how that looks, easily corrected  . The armor has been disassembled for a final cleaning and polishing. The wife ironed the stand cover for me it it now awaits the armor. i shall return! tnequette attached the following image(s):
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Date is coming along nicely now and i can smell the sea air in front of me. Just finish the second thigh guard and Pack 10 will be done! No real issues to bring up. Just follow the instructions. Handling all of this by yourself when mounting and remounting on the stand is a challenge. If you have another set of hands available for assistance it would really help. tnequette attached the following image(s):
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Looking great and nice work the armour certainly looks imposing on its stand and is a good size. I used the cardboard tubes from toilet rolls covered inblack tissue paper to bulk out my gauntlets and leg guards. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Pack 10 is finished. 36.5 man hours. Date has been all polished and is now under wraps. I have no idea at all at this time how to display without a case. $$$$$$  tnequette attached the following image(s):
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Okay, we are off again with Pack 11. Have decided to finish the thigh guards first and then move on the leg guards. This was an interesting mailing as two boxes arrive. i was expecting the build parts and the display box. But the second box contained a tool tote bag and two screw drivers. Nice bag, thank you. I will be ironing the thigh guard black backing fabric and the waist band as recommended and will review Andy and Gord's builds before starting those sequences. Tom
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Just a little post. The thigh guards are complete and will now have to be combine and finished. Tom tnequette attached the following image(s):
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They look extremely need and tidy Tom, well done 
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I finished the thigh guards and began attaching the waist band. This proved to be a challenge and while not really pleased it is done. Thanks to Andy and Gord for their builds to help me. I followed Gord in using adhesive helming material and definitely recommend it. My problem was in the folding the band. Black on black can be hard to see to iron and my eyes look through variable lenses.  Best part is you can't see the band under the armor when finished. Again I say - keep your punch sharp. Attaching trim, laces and buttons went smoothly. I mounted the guards to my base and it looks good! My cardboard box base has yet to arrive so it was god the wooden base was built last January after all. Date is now sitting on top of his thigh guards and all cords and knots are done. No to the first leg guard.👍 tnequette attached the following image(s):
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Not built this myself but it certainly looks imposing and you are making a lovely job of it, keep up the good work Al
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I completed the supplied parts for the first leg guard today. It all went smoothly and was quite surprised how fast the lacing went. Guess all the learned experience has kicked in. Pack 11 is now finished. Last month I commented that I could smell the salt air, now we can hear the waves crashing! 30 hours for this Pack - not bad as I expected more when it first arrived. 431.5 hours to date not counting the base.👏 Tom tnequette attached the following image(s):
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