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Hi, Some background.... My grandfather built his own ships from scraps of wood etc and I remember his study being full of them which are sadly long since lost, I don't think they were a representative of the real vessels I think he just "made them up" as it where, but even so I've always wanted one of my own. With the shop brought ones running into the thousands (for a nice one anyway) this is probably the best and perhaps only way I can get hold of one and of course it will be nice to take a trip down memory lane and follow in his footsteps to build my own. Why the USS Constitution well in all honesty I'm just simply going of looks  she has the kinda style that he used to build so it was the ideal choice for me. As you should know by now I have zero experience but I'm willing to give it a go and have already amassed a mini library of books, youtube and model-space links to help me on my way. So I can't wait to get started, I'll try not to bug you chaps with to many questions....... May.
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Hi, Ok so that's the intro out of the way  First question if you don't mind? I'm going to start to put together a small tool box - what would you chaps recommend I pick up first? Thanks May,
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May if you go to Cornwall model boats they have everything there regards Phil  http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/index.htmlCOMING 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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[quote=MFG]Hi, Ok so that's the intro out of the way First question if you don't mind? I'm going to start to put together a small tool box - what would you chaps recommend I pick up first? Thanks May, [/quote ]You'll find this Ship Modellers Tool link useful:
http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=6881
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Hi, Thank you Phil and Tomick for the very useful links, it looks as though I'm going to have to do some on-line shopping this afternoon - what a shame May.
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A number of the tools are in our online tool shop: http://www.model-space.c...-tools-accessories.html
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That`s ok May what i would say is try and buy quality tools then add to it as and when all ways worked for me  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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Welcome to the build May and have fun Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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What a nice way to remember your grandfather May.Good luck with the build
Carl
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Good luck May, I look forward to seeing how You progress. Regards Mark
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May, Good look with the build, will follow your progress As for the tools get your basics and then add as you go. basics for me are a set of good knifes, X-acto I would recommend personally. a razor saw, set of mini files, some assorted grit sand paper, two fine point tweezers, pack of wooden pegs for clamping, and a good steel rule with at least 0.5mm increments. thats the basics you need Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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May Hope you have some enjoyment from this one. I will be interested to see how you get on. From what i have seem i believe Andy P is doing the official build so follow along with him and i am sure you will turn out a very nice model. 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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Hi, Thank you for your kinds words gents, On the morning of my finals at Uni, what seems like an age ago now, my grandfather phoned me and gave me some advise which was "if you try your best you can't possibly fail" I think that's going to be a fitting moto for this build. Thanks again for all of your help May.
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Hi, The latest addition to my library arrived this morning, not had the chance to have to much of a look at it yet but from the "flick though" I had it looks as though it's going to be of a great help, loads of detailed information and diagrams etc. May. MFG attached the following image(s):
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MFG wrote:Hi,
The latest addition to my library arrived this morning, not had the chance to have to much of a look at it yet but from the "flick though" I had it looks as though it's going to be of a great help, loads of detailed information and diagrams etc.
May. nice find, I am looking for one but cheapest I have found is over £100, just not doing that “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Jase, Yes I was lucky with that one, goes without saying, that if you ever want to know something from the book I'm more than happy to look it up for you May.
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jase wrote:MFG wrote:Hi,
The latest addition to my library arrived this morning, not had the chance to have to much of a look at it yet but from the "flick though" I had it looks as though it's going to be of a great help, loads of detailed information and diagrams etc.
May. nice find, I am looking for one but cheapest I have found is over £100, just not doing that Then why not try and win a copy of this book via our free to enter Competition..... http://forum.model-space...amp;m=241462#post241462
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Good luck with your build May, I'm sure you will do a fine job and I shall watch with interest.
Graeme
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Hi, Thank you Graeme, I'm looking forward to getting going May.
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Hi, Great to see the official build diary is underway with pack 1 http://forum.model-space...spx?g=posts&t=23303
May.
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