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Hi John, Awesome update. Glad you were able to sort the gallery problems. Your decks really look the part. The tree nails are impressive. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Great update, John! I must agree that the tree-nail look awesome - but still i don`t think i will go that way for the sake of time! Awesome job! Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Hi John. Looking fantastic. Glad you overcame your problem with the stern. Look forward to seeing more of your build. Ian   Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Many thanks Marty, Walter and Ian.
You might find it doesn't take as long as you think, Walter. I used a 1mm drill but smaller may be more realistic. Break a cocktail strict in half and lightly tap in from the top after filling the holes with glue. Snip the tops and bottoms and then rub back. Once you get into a rhythm it's quite quick. Try it ion a few scraps first and see,
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Garth wrote:Hi John,
Awesome update.
Glad you were able to sort the gallery problems.
Your decks really look the part. The tree nails are impressive.
Kind regards,
Garth Thanks Garth Yes is wasn't as bad as I thought it would be in the end but I am still puzzled as to how it happened. I really thought everything was Ok up to that point. I guess I'll never know now.
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Nice update John, the treenails look good, I admire your patience I like your work area too! Steve
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Thanks Steve, it's appreciated.
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Great looking build John and by the looks of things the stern section worked out nicely. Am so pleased it's gone well....  .. Look forward to seeing more of your progress when you get going again..... Regards Alan
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Thanks Alan.
Just taking it easy and working on the yards right now. Seems like a breeze after the recent efforts.
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Beautiful work there John, well done. 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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Probably the last update of the year and not terribly exciting.
I have been knocking out the yards and booms covered in issues 70-81 and leaving the other parts of the ship for the time being. I had already finished the mizzen mast some time ago. I will continue with the main hull work next year from #74 onwards and really looking forward to getting back into her proper.Had a problem with one of the boom dowels which was bent. It’s come back a bit but I may need to soak it for a while before applying the weights again. Also, as I mentioned in a previous post a while ago, I didn’t like the copper wire for the footrope supports so I used a simple hangman’s noose wound 30 times. I know it’s going to be painted anyway but I think it looks more authentic.     Plus, I didn’t like the silver thread supplied for the ‘natural’ ropes and there never seemed to be enough for my finger and thumbs so, I forked out for a supply of all the sizes used in brown and natural. Feels much more comfortable now not having to worry about how much I use. I also noticed that some of the holes in the blocks weren’t finished very well so I re-drilled these out using a 0.9 mm bit. Hopefully that will save me some angst later on.
And of course. label everything that moves.
      
Anyway, Happy Christmas shipmates and I hope Santa brings you many and new exciting models to keep you in your man caves for the rest of the year. I think I will be ensconced here for the duration.
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Nice work John have a happy Christmas and a happy building New year 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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Great job John and a very Merry Christmas to you.
Graeme
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She's looking great John and great credit to you.... Very well done and may you also have a very merry festive period..... Regards Alan
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Hi John. Great update on your yard Arms. Hope you have a good xmas. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Thanks Graeme, Alan and Ian. Best wishes to you too.
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looking good john merry christmas cheers benny
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Great looking work there John, keep it up and the pics coming. Blessed Christmas and successful New Year to you and yours. 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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