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Very sleek work, looks excellent Alan. Mark
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Even with the minor imperfections, which I can't really find  , it still looks very nicely designed me indeed. 
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Thanks to all who looked in and the supportive comments, appreciated..... Regards Alan
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That's some really good planking Alan seems a shame to cover the outside in paint. Al
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Alan Very nice. Especially impressed by the lack of glue on the inside of the hull (between the plank joints) not sure how you managed such a clean finish but must say it looks wonderful. 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 nice work Alan doing a great job. 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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Tony, Al, Chris, thanks for looking in and the kind comments, all appreciated.... @Tony, The inside of the hull has yet to be sanded and cleaned up but can't do this until after all the internal framing has been removed to leave the hull shell. The gluing of the planks together was simply done by applying PVA onto the plank edges using a paint brush, the trick is not to apply too much glue and to clean off any residue immediately using a damp cloth..... The other thing is to ensure the planks are a good fit edge to edge and this is where it takes time and patience.... Regards Alan
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Alan superb job on the planking  looks really smooth will you paint or stain ? regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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tigerace wrote:Alan superb job on the planking looks really smooth will you paint or stain ? regards Phil Thanks Phil, appreciated.. As this is an OOB build then the outer hull will be painted white.... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:Tony, Al, Chris, thanks for looking in and the kind comments, all appreciated.... @Tony, The inside of the hull has yet to be sanded and cleaned up but can't do this until after all the internal framing has been removed to leave the hull shell. The gluing of the planks together was simply done by applying PVA onto the plank edges using a paint brush, the trick is not to apply too much glue and to clean off any residue immediately using a damp cloth..... The other thing is to ensure the planks are a good fit edge to edge and this is where it takes time and patience.... Regards Alan You certainly did that very well then Alan because even if it still needs cleaning up when the support frames come out to me it looks perfect already. Hope it continues well. 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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Moved this build on a little further by covering the keel and sanding down ready for painting.... Next was the delicate task of very carefully removing all of the internal framing and start the process of cleaning up the inside of the hull... Care has to be taken here as it is very possible to crack the hull if too much pressure is applied while sanding....  .. Next I cut the new framing pieces from the fret, cleaned them up and have now test fitted and done some outline shaping.. Will continue with this and secure them in place.... Until next time, happy modelling..... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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That looks so perfect. Inside hull so smooth. A very nice looking model indeed. 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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Stunning work as always Alan 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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Looking great Alan lovely work  regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Looking really smart Alan! Regards, Phil W. 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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Fabulous work Alan very skilfully done. Al
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Thanks everyone for the very supportive comments, very much appreciated.. .. She's an excellent kit to build even though the hull is very challenging, am really enjoying this one.... Regards Alan
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It may be challenging Alan but your making it look so easy. Well done mate looks stunning. 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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I would call that the perfect hull! Amazing work, Alan! 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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