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Good to see such a nice update and it really is taking on shape very quickly. Hope it all continues to go 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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 Thanks for viewing and your comments guys  Tony, i hope it continues to go well too! Regards Gray
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ooow look at my new toy!!!!  Just the job for cutting loads of planks to the same size CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Hi guys time for my next update. As mentioned, i wasn't happy with my previous attempt at planking, so bought my new toy (above), and this is my result! Used 4mm Tanganyka rather than the lime wood (nicked the idea from Steve-O thanks mate ) Found a new use for my wallpaper seam-edger too! Much happier with this one. Just needs sanding down and either matt varnishing or use Danish oil (never used this though) Maybe a desision for another day CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Stage 2 arrived today , let the build continue 👍
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Nice progress, look forward to seeing how you get on with stage 2.... Regards Alan
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Thanks for the kind words guys. Here is my latest update. As you can see i have moved her to the bigger jig. Really like the way it holds and squares everything up nicely. I have decided to build each deck up as far as possible as i go. That way i am hoping the planking lays better and the finished stain/varnish will be more even. More to follow.... CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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This looks like a really nice build, great work Captain
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davetwin wrote:This looks like a really nice build, great work Captain Thanks for looking and your kind comments Dave. The latest update with the build: I decided to biuld the hull up with all the bulkheads in place so i can do a straight run on the deck planking. Didn't like the idea of stopping and starting as was descibed in the instructions. Had a little bit of an issue with the middle section not sitting right after gluing, so using a tip i had been given earlier, i applied hot water on a paintbrush to loosen the glue and re-seated the deck. I will try to upload some more photo's later in the week (time permitting). It is also getting close to decision time regarding the staining or varnishing of the tanganyka planking. More to follow.....
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Great start to your build. look forward to seeing your progress. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi guys, Well it's been a while since i updated this build. Upon reflection, i didn't like how i'd planked the decks with the Tanganyka, doing it in small strips. So bought extra planking strips, and assembled them up to current point. Much happier with the result now . I will upload photos later. Regards Gray
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Hi Capt'n, You're doing really well and it's a really fine build, and the Trinidad is a lovely ship. I'm sure you will get lots of pleasure from building her. I've really enjoyed reading your diary and will be following your build with interest. I know what you mean about the Hobbyzone Jig, I got one of these not long ago, and you could make a build diary out of building this alone  I like the way you have overcome problems that you've encountered. With reference to the planking are you going for pencil or tree nails to simulate the plank fixing. Looking forward to seeing more of this one.
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Silent_Running wrote:Hi Capt'n, With reference to the planking are you going for pencil or tree nails to simulate the plank fixing. Looking forward to seeing more of this one. Hi Silent_Running, Thanks for your comments, and looking in, always appreciated. No, i will be sticking to the pencil method, if only for speed and ease. With regards to the Hobbyzone jig, you are too right regarding it's own build diary  The only real problem using it is that it's soooo darn heavy to move around Regards Gray
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Some photos to show current progress. Have removed bowsprit deck for now to allow better access. Unhappy with the planking of the deck, i have started to redo it in full strips. Sort of like 'double planking' . Much happier now. That's the beauty of these builds, we can make them look as we want  Do you think all the clamps are overkill?  cheers Gray CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Very nice update Gray, making good progress.... .. Can never use too many clamps, main thing is the pieces stay in place while the glue sets..... .. Look forward to seeing your next update..... Regards Alan
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Coming along nicely and looking good Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks for looking in, guys Here is another little update. I have completed the planking on the middle deck, and given it a light sanding. Next, i shall start looking at oils and varnishes. hopefully, that will really bring out the colour of the wood strips cheers Gray CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Looking good Gray, great to see another update on this one... .. Keep up the nice work, look forward to seeing your next update.... Regards Alan
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Some very nice work Gray. Coming on very nicely. Mark
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Thanks guys- appreciated
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