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Very nice work Alan, look excellent. I'm looking at starting something similar soon, once I've finished the Falcon, so I'm trying to get as many tips as possible, and I'll be watching your progress, as I'll probably be out of my comfort zone with it. Mark
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Markwarren wrote:Very nice work Alan, look excellent. I'm looking at starting something similar soon, once I've finished the Falcon, so I'm trying to get as many tips as possible, and I'll be watching your progress, as I'll probably be out of my comfort zone with it.
Mark Thanks Mark, appreciate you looking in and commenting....  ... This one is a challenge purely due to the way the hull is constructed so I wouldn't say this one is for someone who hasn't built a plank on frame kit before.. I'd recommend doing something like the Swift first and if that's successful then have a go at something like this.... Have to say though this is a very enjoyable build to do.... Regards Alan
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Moved the build forward a little more by capping the handrail. This is capped with a walnut strip and that means having to cut the strip into trapezoid shapes in order to follow the profile of the handrail. Once fitted it was then a case of sanding everything smooth on the inside and outside of the rail. .. Then moved to fitting the rubbing strake to the stern and finishing that area off.... Now moved onto to shaping and test fitting the framing for the flooring. Everything under this framing will not be seen so to add additional strength to the hull I painted that area over with diluted PVA and left to dry, hull certainly feeling a lot more secure now... Last thing I did for this session was to glue the framing in place. Next we start to add some of the detail so until then, happy modelling all.... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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As always great work! I guess it wasn`t easy to bring that handrail in the right shape!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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DaDokta wrote:As always great work! I guess it wasn`t easy to bring that handrail in the right shape! Thanks Walter, the handrail wasn't too bad but being walnut then trying to bend laterally is a no-no. The strip s wider than the rail so by cutting into trapezoid sections and taking a little care means it will cover the rail with little problems.... Regards Alan
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Very nice work on the hand rails Alan. Great job! 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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Coming along very nicely Alan a really clean build. Al
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Phil, Al, thanks for looking in and commenting, appreciated as always.... Regards Alan
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Stunning work Alan. Great pictures aswell. Love watching this. 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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Nice work Alan, taking shape nicely.  Mark
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comping along very well, the finish is loverly Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Nice work Alan Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks for the positive comments guys.... Regards Alan
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that is looking really nice Alan. Such a perfect fit you have achieved with all of the parts. its turning into a very attractive 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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birdaj2 wrote:that is looking really nice Alan.
Such a perfect fit you have achieved with all of the parts.
its turning into a very attractive model. Thanks Tony, appreciated as always..... Regards Alan
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A little more done to this one. Planked the forward and stern bulkheads as well as the bow deck with walnut strips, gave it all a fine sanding followed by 2 coats of Danish Oil, think it really brought the grain out to good effect. . Next was to carry on building up the flooring, adding the framework to take the gratings and various other fittings, these will be shown later in the build. More soon.... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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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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Everything looks so neat and tidy! Great work!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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Beautiful work as always and the Danish oil certainly works on the grain well. Great job.
Graeme
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Lovely work Alan like the colour of the walnut planking. Al
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