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Very nice and found the ruler set in the shop so will order that up tomorrow. 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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Looking a very nice clean build Alan. great work on the decking. Ian   Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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birdaj2 wrote:Very nice and found the ruler set in the shop so will order that up tomorrow. Thanks Tony, pleased you found a set for yourself. You won't be disappointed with the quality.... Regards Alan
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ian smith wrote:Looking a very nice clean build Alan. great work on the decking. Ian Thanks Ian, appreciated... Regards Alan
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The model looks great. I love the result on the deck. I will soon start on it myself so I'll be folling the buid with great interest. Juan. Juan.
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jcomi wrote:The model looks great. I love the result on the deck. I will soon start on it myself so I'll be folling the buid with great interest.
Juan. Happy to have you following Juan and am sure you'll love the kit once you get started.... I have finished the faring process and am now working on stage 5, will be posting again soon.... Regards Alan
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Stage 4. Now that the basic hull framework has been completed it was now time to concentrate efforts on shaping the ribs ready for the planking stage. It is not my intention to go through the shaping process, just make sure you follow the guidelines in the instructions taking time and care to get it right. The effort spent here to ensure you have smooth flowing lines along the hull will go a long way to ensuring your planking goes well. . Have shown here the tools I used to complete this stage... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Stage 5. First thing to point out with the hull planking is that this build has a single layer of planking only and the shape of the hull gives rise to some very nice curves. This means not only do the edges of the planks need to be shaped to give a good strong bond but also applying smooth bends at the bow is a must. Have shown a couple of pics of the electric plank bender I used, a must have item in any ship builders toolbox. This item is available in the online shop. The planking during this build will follow the instructions as laid out. It should be noted that the planking method is acceptable for those that intend to paint their hull however, I do not think it to be the best way to plank for those wishing to go down the route of having a natural or stained finish therefore, builders should revert to their own method of planking.To start the planking I first marked out the distances from the top of the ribs to the top edge of the first planking row following the measurements shown in the instructions. Glued and pinned the first row in place and left overnight to dry. Took the four pieces making up the first deck and fitted in place, these are not glued in place at this stage but held in place with masking tape. Doing this helps to ensure you get the shape of the bow just right. Now moved on to fitting the next 4 full rows of planking ensuring the planks at the stern run behind the side galleries, the joints at the ends of the planks being staggered. Applied a sixth row but this time the planks stops at the first rib at the bow. Two further rows were applied to the stern area from rib 9 to bring the planking level up to the tops of the ribs. Final row applied to the bow up to rib 7 again to bring the planking level up to the tops of the ribs. A 4mm gap is left between the planks at the bow. This completes stage 5. Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Coming together nicely now the flesh is being added to the bones ,great work Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Its looking really good. Are you planning to add the figure set to this one? I have been trying to get hold of them but they are of stock just everyplace i have looked 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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Looking great now it's starting to take shape.
Graeme
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Andy/Graeme, thanks for looking in and your kind comments, appreciated.... Regards Alan
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birdaj2 wrote:Its looking really good.
Are you planning to add the figure set to this one?
I have been trying to get hold of them but they are of stock just everyplace i have looked Hi Tony, thanks for the kind comments, appreciated... At this stage I don't have any intentions of adding the figures but as the build goes on this could of course change.... will see how it goes.... Regards Alan
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birdaj2 wrote:]Are you planning to add the figure set to this one?
I have been trying to get hold of them but they are of stock just everyplace i have looked That's because they have not yet been released by Artesania. We will have them in the online shop when available.
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Nice work Alan, looks like your enjoying this build
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Nice update Alan, she's taking shape now. 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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somehow missed this build, just caught up she looks great so far. following with interest “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Tomick wrote:Nice work Alan, looks like your enjoying this build Thanks Mr T and you're spot on.... Am very impressed with the way this kit is going together and have to say I find the instructions are excellent too.. A kit I would definitely recommend..... Regards Alan
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Chris/Jase, thanks for looking in and your comments, appreciated..... Regards Alan
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Stage 6 This stage started with the trimming of the stern planks in line with the stern taking care not to damage the tabs for the rear gallery section.. Then removed the four pieces making up the first deck and set them aside for now. Now moved onto trimming the tops of the bulwarks to the height of the ribs with the centre section being level with the deck, this area may require further trimming when we come to actually fit the deck.... That completed stage 6. Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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