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Hi Alan. very nice size model. look forward to seeing your planking progressing on this. looks fantastic so far. Ian    Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Phil, Ian, thanks for looking in and commenting, appreciated.... Regards Alan
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Managed now to progress this build some more with the completion of the first layer of planking. Considering the planks are not glued to the ribs at all but only glued at the stern and bow ends, I am very pleased to see the hull has retained the contour very well.... Have also sanded the outer hull ready for the second layer of planking to be added. The second layer shouldn't take as long as I now have a base to work from. First layer of planks used 1.5 x 6mm strips with the second layer being a little wider at 1.5 x 7mm strips. Will update again very soon.... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Alan That is a really beautiful piece of work. This looks a very complicated kit to put together but you have done it so well. Hope it continues to go well for you. 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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Very neat and accurate Alan. Excellent! Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Lovely craftsmanship
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Thanks guys for looking in, I appreciate the kind comments..... Regards Alan
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Supberb work.So neat and precise.
Carl
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Great planking Alan a very clean build as well. Al
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You have achieved a very nice finish on the first planking nicely done “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Awesome work Alan, looks really smooth. 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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Stunnng work with the first layer of planking Alan, it looks as smooth as a baby's bum
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Almost seems a shame to cover that first planking, think it would look great just stained as it is. I suppose that with the second planking you will be using a darker wood? Looking forward to the next instalments. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Top work from a top builder a true credit to your skills Alan Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks for the great positive comments guys, always appreciated..... @Derek, the second planking layer is the same colour, only difference is the width of the planks. This is an OOB build with the lower hull being painted white and the upper hull and inside being varnished, perhaps a coating of Danish Oil, will see how it goes...... Regards Alan
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A lot of work done laying the second layer of planking and a short update of the progress. Most of the sanding process has been done, still some minor imperfections to put right, these will be revealed when then the outer hull is primed. . Next job is to now cover the keel.... More soon.. Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Looking very tidy Good effort “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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Hi looking great.very neat and tidy planking. Cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Very neat and tidy Alan lovely work 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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Very nice work Alan Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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