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Wednesday, October 25, 2017The day was promising since the early hours of the morning. . maybe a little cold at the beginning but then it's so fine that . . 01 Ragusian Carrack/25102017/20171025_073245_HDR-PANO.jpg  In the afternoon I decided to start building the mounting slip for this model. May seem strange but making these things is for me a great fun, and even this time I felt the same feelings. My feline assistant also agreed with me that it seems very good and that should do his job properly. 02 Ragusian Carrack/25102017/20171025_172802.jpg  03 Ragusian Carrack/25102017/20171025_172856.jpg  04 Ragusian Carrack/25102017/20171025_172811.jpg  05 Ragusian Carrack/25102017/20171025_172835.jpg  Finally, the keel I assembled a few days ago is in the proper position to install the other hull elements. 06 Ragusian Carrack/25102017/20171025_173014.jpg  Cheers, Jack.Aubrey
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Nice start Jack  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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What a beautiful location you have there to build your models in Jack.
Good start on the build as well. This is another build I shall be following along with.
Happy building
David
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Hi Jack,  Very happy to see you getting started on this one. Don`t think your black and white assistant will be much help, seems to be sleeping on the job already.  Looking forward to seeing this one progress. Happy building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Very neat work on your building frame. Look forward to seeing the ship start to take shape as it looks a very interesting 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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Monday 30 October 2017Soon I'm setting up for the proper installation of the bulkheads. These days I have prepared a device for correctly fixing the bulkheads. For "proper" I mean perfectly vertical and centered on the keel. Below two images of how this device should work. Obviously I need to leave the bulkheads locked in its position for half an hour until the glue has completely griped before proceeding further. 01 Ragusian Carrack/30102017/20171030_174632.jpg  02 Ragusian Carrack/30102017/20171030_174651.jpg  However, before installing the bulkheads, it is necessary to apply walnut strips of 1.5 x 4 on some of them. These are characterized by the fact that they will remain partially in view on the finished model. 03 Ragusian Carrack/30102017/20171030_174729.jpg  04 Ragusian Carrack/30102017/20171030_182950.jpg  That's all for today, see you soon, Jack.
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Very nice start to your build and as ever very precise work. 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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Hi Jack, You have made an excellent start. Looking forward to following your build. 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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Wednesday 1 November 2017The preliminary tasks before the bulkheads assembly continue . . On three of these bulkheads I preferred to do these finishing jobs now, where it is much easier to work when disassembled than when they have been mounted in their final position. These three bulkheads are almost over. 01 Ragusian Carrack/01112017/20171101_160550.jpg  Only the one here below needs further finishing, since ten windows must be installed in the many rectangles delimited by the lighter strips. 02 Ragusian Carrack/01112017/20171101_160558.jpg  There is also a kind of semicircular window in this other . . 03 Ragusian Carrack/01112017/20171101_160603.jpg  The assistants TEAM is resting after a hard day's work . . 04 Ragusian Carrack/01112017/IMG-20171101-WA0001.jpg  To next time, Jack.
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Looking good Jack, really nice work once again.... Regards Alan
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Great updates Jack love the contrast of the different wood 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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Lovely work Jack! Will be following. I see you have your 'helpers' with you, taking a lunchtime nap! 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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Jack Really enjoying seeing this ship take on shape. Looks really good and the timber you have looks to be very good quality. 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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Venerdì 3 Novembre 2017I finished installing details on the visible parts of the bulkheads # 3, 12, and 13. Next step is a careful review of the building instructions to see if I can finally proceed with the bulkheads assembly or if there is any other preliminary task to execute. The part I covered on the bulkhead #12 will be visible with difficulty. The instructions only meant to paint it in black. I decided to cover it with strips and to install three doors as on the other two bulkheads. A little extra detail. 01 Ragusian Carrack/03112017/01 Ragusian Carrack/03112017/  Bulkhead #3, the most complex; it seems to me quite well, even though it was a hard business to unplug the edge of the windows (laser pre-cut) from the solid nut board. In fact they were very fragile. That is why I prefer 5-ply avionics plywood for this kind of detail. 02 Ragusian Carrack/03112017/20171103_172218.jpg  To next time, Jack.
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Jack Your time spend getting those windows out of their fret was well spent as they look very nice indeed. I have never seen any that are so nicely detailed as these. 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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Sunday, November 5, 2017Saturday I took the decision to start assembling the framework of this model.Usual methodology but I need to be very careful about the alignment of the single bulkheads. A great deal of precision is needed because there are 14mm round longitudinal reinforcements that must be inserted into holes specially cutted in the bulkheads. By luck the pieces are really accurate and so far I hadn't any problem till now . . honor to the author of this kit. Let's hope this luck continues even for the pieces that have not yet been installed. I used the device I showed you a few days ago to hold and glue the bulkheads and I have to say it works pretty well, but I cannot proceed too fast . . so, "autogenic rush management training". Below the usual photo gallery . . to next time, Jack. 01 Ragusian Carrack/05112017/20171105_120539.jpg  02 Ragusian Carrack/05112017/20171105_120546.jpg  03 Ragusian Carrack/05112017/20171105_120558.jpg  04 Ragusian Carrack/05112017/20171105_120609.jpg  05 Ragusian Carrack/05112017/20171105_120637.jpg 
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Very nice update Jack. I think this is probable the first time i have seen a model were tou add so much detail to the bulk head before its glued into the keel. It looks very nice and i hope it all continues well for you. 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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Lovely progress Jack, looking great... Regards Alan
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Tuesday 7 November 2017I've terminated the assembly of the hull frames !!Aside from the time it took to fit everything in accordance with the written instructions, I had, for my choice, to do additional tasks to reinforce the whole assembly. Infact, in spite of the presence of some 14mm walnut rods that strengthen the lower part of the frames, I felt more appropriate to add further reinforcements to the upper part of the bulkheads. This area was too fragile for my thinking . . . then I worked out with "ad hoc" plywood pieces and wood strips to strenghten it. After this activity I feel more confident about the rigidity of this "building". . I want now add that I have not yet finished with this task, for example I still have to reinforce the top of the fourth, fifth and sixth bulkheads starting from the stern. Before anyone notices me, I inform you that the seventh bulkhead from the stern is not perfectly vertically mounted . . I must inadvertently shift it while it was not yet perfectly dry without I noticed it. However, there are no visible negative effects, so this is an error without any significant consequence. And now I attach here below the first five images of the work done. 01 Ragusian Carrack/07112017/20171107_132728.jpg  02 Ragusian Carrack/07112017/20171107_132806.jpg  03 Ragusian Carrack/07112017/20171107_132836.jpg  04 Ragusian Carrack/07112017/20171107_132849.jpg  05 Ragusian Carrack/07112017/20171107_132857.jpg  To be continued . . see you soon, Jack.
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Continuation with further images . . 01 Ragusian Carrack/07112017/20171107_132905.jpg  02 Ragusian Carrack/07112017/20171107_132735.jpg  03 Ragusian Carrack/07112017/20171107_132741.jpg  04 Ragusian Carrack/07112017/20171107_132816.jpg  05 Ragusian Carrack/07112017/20171107_132821.jpg 
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