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She looks very fine under paint Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Superb work Alan, really looking good now.
Gives me the inspiration to begin work on my build again. Since my wrist injury, I've had a small bout of depression and the associated lack of confidence to do anything. Watching your work gives me a 'WOW' and makes me want to get back into it.
Thanks and happy building
David
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Looking very smart Alan, great paint job.
Graeme
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Lovely work Alan, looks like you needed a lot of patience, great paintwork.  Mark
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Thanks for looking in guys, appreciated.... @David, pleases me to hear my build has given you the inspiration to get working on your build again. I know I'd be very interested in following your progress and I certainly look forward to seeing your next update....  Regards Alan
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Lovely work Alan  great stuff 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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You've achieved a great finish on painting the hull Alan. Top 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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Thanks for looking in guys, always appreciated.... Made some more progress where we started work on lining and painting the bulwarks and bulkheads around the deck area. First task was to sand smooth the inner bulwarks, this was achieved using a fine nail file. Then fitted 0.5 x 4mm veneer strips, cutting clear the gun ports before giving it all a final sand down with fine grade sanding sticks... Next we masked off the complete deck area, masking the outside of the gun ports to avoid any paint bleed on the outer hull area. Using an airbrush then painted the inner bulwarks red. Lastly, when dry then removed the masking tape and painted the bulkheads flat black, these were painted using a small paint brush..... Next job, the wonderful task of tidying and lining all 30 gun ports, a fun job but has to be done..... .. Until the next update, happy building all.... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Looks very nice Alan. Hope the gunport lining goes 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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Nicely done and time to get the shades out with all those bright colours Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Great work Alan
Happy building
David
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Tony, Andy, Dave, thanks for looking in, appreciated.... @Andy, shades have been worn since the painting started... .. She does have a rather bright colour scheme compared to what we are used to seeing on vessels of this type but the colour scheme applied is as she is at present..... .. When I first looked at this kit I did think the colour scheme was a little garish however, I find the more I work on her the more the colour scheme actually grows on me and I think she will turn out to be rather attractive in the end..... , or at least I hope so.... Regards Alan
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Wow!! Certainly cracking on with her now Alan...Absolutely perfection!! 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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Lovely work Alan, certainly very colourful. Mark
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Loving the colours, very different from the norm and nice work
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Great colour scheme Alan! Very nice work there. 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 guys, appreciated.... The tedious task of lining the 30 gun ports is now complete and brings an end to stage 16. Lining the ports started by painting red a number of wood strips 0.5 x 2mm and leaving them to dry. After tidying up the ports the strips were cut, trimmed and fitted into place. Once complete the ports were then touched up with red paint to get rid of any minor imperfections.... .. Now for stage 17.... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Looking very tidy. At least there`s not three rows of gun ports.  Looking forward to the next update. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Alan That is very nicely done but looks difficult having already having a nice painted finish to protect. You have turned out a very nice result. 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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Nice work Alan, those liners set the gunports off a treat. Look forward to next update
Happy building
David
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