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 Hi All The other bulwark was trimmed back and then the two doors on the inner face of each the paddle boxes were added along with handles and hinges made from 2 dome head nails and 3mm lengths of brass wire. The paddle boxes were then fixed in place on the hull and the front and rear decks planked and the front side runner added. The bow had the two side beaks added along with the side stringers. More soon. Andy  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice work Andy, love the paddle boxes.  Mark
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That has all fitted together really 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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Beautiful work Andy, looks very clean and precise I'm enjoying watching you build this
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone, I need to paint the insides of the paddle boxes black as there showing the the ply inner panel  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Firstly Andy i do apologize for missing this build  but it`s looking stunning as usual mate top work so far   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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Very neat build so far. Love the colour of the wood. 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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Thanks for looking in and your comment much apreciated Apart from the ply core material, ramin dowel for the masts and the lime 1st planking all the rest of the wood in the kit is of hard woods. It really is a nicely designed kit Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Beautiful work Andy, she's really starting to look the part now with the paddle boxes fitted.
Graeme
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Thanks for looking in and your comments Graeme Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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The paddle boxes look great! Stunning build, Andy! 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, .....
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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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Thanks for looking in Walter and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi all The bow was finished off with the 2 x 1mm strip this also follows through to become the rubbing strip along the hull. The strip has been applied to both sides of the paddle boxes the middle strip on the paddle boxes will be added after the paddles are fixed in place. Next the gallery was made up the sides are of soft cast white metal the transom is made of a pre-shaped part and strip wood. Takes some fare fettling to get the side gallery's in place but once in place they look quite good. As the side gallery's are metal its a case of either painting them brown or doing what I decided to do. The Sardic Navy Flag is red and blue so the gallery tops/bottoms were painted blue with the window bars painted red along with the red and blue added to the bow. Just the right amount of colour to enhance the natural wood tones finish of the hull. The lower hull below the rubbing strake has now had 3 coats of gloss varnish which has popped the wood quite nicely. Next the four ply paddle wheel housings were made up and planked then the hinges and handles added before placing on the paddle boxes. Once the houses were in place the the weather strips were added to the deck sides on the bulwarks along with the central deck step planking/edgework. The last things to be attached were the bulwark frames. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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that looks very nice Andy. If you do not mind me asking what type of varnish do you use (water based or solvent?). Think your idea of painting the stern gallery is a good one as it adds a very nice splash of colour that works just perfectly. 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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Great update Andy the splash of colour goes nice with the Hull colour. Al
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Lovely work Andy, she's looking fab.... Regards Alan
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone @ Tony I have used a water based varnish on the model. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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What a beauty, loving the paint and varnish. Man he took his time in the sun Had a dream to understand A single grain of sand He gave birth to poetry But one day will cease to be Greet the last light of the library...We were here!
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Such lovely work Andy and still lots more to come
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Great work Andy! 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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