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 Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 18/12/2016 Posts: 15 Points: 35 Location: USA
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I received my full kit yesterday, 1/16/17, and I verified all kits and contents were present. Today, I fabbed the keel jig/fixture and nipped keel parts and hull ribs from kits 1 and 2. I have simply pre-fit the parts before even sanding just to see the rough hull assembled. I would not have been satisfied to have to wait a month just to pre-fit the hull, so I'm glad I picked up the full kit. I can build at my own pace and work on the parts that make sense to me. It's been a real good first day. :-) <as soon as I figure out how to attach files, I will post my pics>
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Hi Zarth,  Your pics have appeared as downloads.  To get them to appear as pics they need to be resized, before you post. Follow the link below and you will find tips on how to post pics. Posting picsHope this helps. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Nice start Zarth  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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 Rank: Master   Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2011 Posts: 1,053 Points: 3,165 Location: Glenvista JHB
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Hi Zarth, Welcome to the forum. You have made a good start. Looking forward to following your build. 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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Nice start you've made.... will enjoy following your progress... Regards Alan
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 18/12/2016 Posts: 15 Points: 35 Location: USA
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Hello Friends. The build is going great. Am in the middle of Pack 3, with 6 rows of planks done and cannon ports for the lower gun deck just about complete. I'm thinking ahead and would like my 12 pounders to stand out a little. Currently, the cannons are black with a black background in the deck compartments. Does anyone have any suggestions that would be "almost" historically correct? Such as painting the cannons red. Or painting the deck compartments light brown or yellow ochre. Looking ahead, it looks like the inside edge of the cannon port liners will painted red ochre, so that may be enough. Thank you for any ideas. Bud
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Joined: 24/05/2010 Posts: 1,761 Points: 5,351 Location: London & Greece
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Hi Bud
Good luck with the build.
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Enjoy your build, I will be following your progress with interest. Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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 Rank: Super-Elite  Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Bud You have picked a really nice model with tons of support on this forum. Hope you have some really fun putting it all together and look forward to seeing how you get along with it. 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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Rank: Super-Elite  Groups: Registered
Joined: 16/08/2010 Posts: 2,771 Points: 8,344 Location: Brighton
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Nice to see another Victory underway. Good luck with your build. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Nice start on the Victory Zarth. Look forward to your progress. 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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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 18/12/2016 Posts: 15 Points: 35 Location: USA
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Team, Here's the latest on my Vic build. I'm really happy with how it's going. I use 2 die grinders and files for the cannon ports. It's much easier than trying to Exacto the wood. I'm definitely having issues with perfectly matching the planks, but I'll address the mis-alignments in the hull wood-filling/sanding stage. Overall, pleased with the process and what I see so far. Happy Bud :-) Zarth attached the following image(s):
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Rank: Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2011 Posts: 1,053 Points: 3,165 Location: Glenvista JHB
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Hi Zarth, Planking coming along nicely. 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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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Very nice indeed. Those gunports certainly test the patience but you have done a great job on yours. 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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Joined: 04/10/2016 Posts: 135 Points: 412 Location: Newcastle U.K.
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Looking good Zarth, Planking coming along nicely. It's a nice feeling when you build starts to look like a ship. Alan. Today is the tomorrow you wished for yesterday!
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Coming along Zarth, nice work on those gun ports.... Regards Alan
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/10/2016 Posts: 135 Points: 412 Location: Newcastle U.K.
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Good job Zarth. Planking coming along nicely. It's a good feeling when your build starts to look like a ship. Good luck, Alan. Today is the tomorrow you wished for yesterday!
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