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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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I do like your use of Danish oils on the wood Alan. Seen you use this before and it always looks so good. 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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Thanks to all who looked in and for your comments, always appreciated.... Regards Alan
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Continued to build up the rails to create the slots for the oars. This was actually a lot trickier than it looks. The sections are cut from a single 4 x 8mm limewood strip, the shorter sections didn't really pose a problem as the simple use of steam enabled the slight curves to be applied to follow the profile of the rails. However the bow was a different matter, steam wouldn't cut it here so decided to soak these pieces in boiling water for around 20 mins, then clamped them to the inside of the hull and left to dry fully. Doing it this way ensured the profile for the bow was being maintained. Once happy then glued everything in place... Then moved onto shaping the top of the transom and have now glued the capping in place, just leaving this to dry fully before trimming and shaping..... .. Until next time, happy modelling..... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Great tips for shaping the curves Alan, a superb build.
Al
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Top class work again Alan. Doing an amazing 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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Been catching up Alan...Magnificent work...What a fine build mate!!   Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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Hi Alan, Such a clean and neat build. Your craftsmanship is something to aspire to. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Very nicely done Alan “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Great job Alan, beautiful work.
Graeme
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Hi Alan, great build, makes a change for me to see your work Very nice to see the progress. cheers rob
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Thanks for all the positive comments guys, always appreciated.... Regards Alan
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Nice work Alan, very neat build.  Regards Mark
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Thanks Mark, appreciated... Regards Alan
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So very neat and tidy. Everything about the build 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 and a clean build Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks Tony, Andy, appreciated.... Regards Alan
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Great solution creating the right shape! This build looks wonderful!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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Thanks Walter, appreciated as always.... Regards Alan
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Decided to take a little break from working on the hull and moved onto to making a start on some of the fixtures and fittings, namely the bow barrel containing the rope for the anchor and the anchor itself. Started by taking two circular discs, 26 and 30mm and joining them together with a 12mm walnut block, had to ensure everything was central otherwise would end up with a wonky barrel. Once dried, cut strips from 1 x 3mm limewood and started to plank around the discs, some of the strips were made into wedge shapes to take into account the narrowing of the barrel itself. Everything was left to dry then given a couple of coats of clear varnish. Next, I applied the two bindings using thin thread and coated them with diluted PVA. Covered the top of the barrel with a coil of rope, glued in position with PVA. The anchor itself came in two parts and these metal casts required a fair amount of cleaning up, lots of cast lines. Glued the two parts together with superglue gel, gave everything a coat of metal primer and painted black. Once dry attached the anchor to the anchor rope and secured with a couple of bindings. Am pleased with how it all turned out….. Until next time, happy modelling…. Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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