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Coming along a treat now Graeme  nice work. Al
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Taking shape very nicely.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Another very nice update Graeme, looking good..... Regards Alan
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Thanks for the comments. Another short update. A start was made on the bow elevator by assembling the floor and walls, Pic.1. After the structure had dried I noticed there was a slight bow along the length of the side pieces, Pic 2. After a little thought I rectified this by clamping a file along the length of the side and whilst clamped flat glued the outer strips to the side, Pics 3 & 4. This was then left clamped until the glue dried. Once the clamp was removed the side remained flat. The rest of the strips were then glued in place, Pic 5 and once dry the ends trimmed flush with the sides, Pic 6. The structure was then given a coat of matt varnish to seal the wood. Whilst the varnish was drying I assembled the starboard bow hanger, Pics 7-9. That’s it for now Graeme pemberg attached the following image(s):
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Going along nicely, the fun part starts soon when you fit the lift machinery Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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coming along nicely, 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 Graeme, coming on very nicely. Mark
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Nicely done!
Will the machinery be seen on the finished model?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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Very nice update Graeme, making great progress.... Regards Alan
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Thanks for looking in guys.
Walter - I will be installing all the machinery but haven't yet decided on how I am going to display the finished model. After reading Andy's (and other) builds I will be replacing the deck pieces with a single piece deck made from planked acrylic or mdf. I have thought of mounting the whole deck raised on clear acrylic rods to show the internals but I will make a final decision later in the build.
Graeme
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Great job so far Graeme! Can't wait to see all of the detailing taking shape! 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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Graeme Sounds like you have some interesting modifications lined up for this one. Look forward to more of this as it looks a really 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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Moving along nicely Graeme, look forward to seeing how your mods turn out Al
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Oh yes i remember doing those with all the little wheels etc and the sting for the cables  looks great Graeme  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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It’s been a while since my last update but the build has continued between other projects. The central hanger was built, Pic 1 and Pic 2 shows it with the metal casting sat in place. Pic 3 shows the bow elevator, port and starboard bow hangers and the central hanger. The main hanger is made up of several modules. Pics 4 & 5 show the first one made up (it is pictured upside down as it was more stable this way due to the location tabs at the bottom). An additional piece was then added to the starboard bow hanger, Pic 6. The central elevator was built in the same way as the bow one, I’m afraid I forgot to take a pic at this stage. The port side of the main hanger was built next, Pics 7 & 8 followed by the aft elevator, Pics 9 & 10. The stern hanger frame was built, Pic 11, then clad with planking, filled and sanded, Pic 12. Two reinforcing pieces were also added to the stern hanger wall, Pic 13. Finally, for this update, seven ribs were added to one of the internal hanger walls. In order to keep the ribs level I clamped a ruler along the upper level of the ribs, Pic 14, then glued the ribs in place butting the tops up to the rule, Pics 15 & 16. Graeme pemberg attached the following image(s):
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Nice work Graeme will you be displaying this with open flight deck so you can see the internals ? 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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Great to see you back on this one Graeme, very nice looking work on show.... Regards Alan
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Looking good Graeme and nice work Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looking very nice. Certainly a lot of parts going into the hanger assembles. 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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moor good progress, suddenly all those parts will come together and you will see another jump forward
Jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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