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Neat work as ever there Garth. Its all looking very nice indeed. Tony 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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Great work Garth, an inspiration indeed.
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Hi Guys, Thank you kindly for all the nice replies. 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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This build is taking on a life of its own Garth! Ace!  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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Hi Tony, Thank you for looking in and for your kind reply. Just a small update. Sanded the new planking flush with the existing. After that I stained it with Ebony wood stain. It looks very patchy now, but I will paint it all once all the assembly is done. The reason for the stain is mainly for a flat base for the paint to go on. It flows nicely into all the nooks & crannies. Had some time left so I started fitting the Vera board for the lights. Kind regards, Garth Garth attached the following image(s): "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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Garth Your painting/staining of the ship is all looking nice and consistant. Difficult sometimes to get an even colouring when you paint in sections but yours is working out really well. Tony 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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Rank: Master Groups: Registered
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Hi Tony, Thanks for looking in. Yes, I'll be giving it another coat once all the bits have been added. Hopefully it is going to be less patchy  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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Really turning out to be a fabulous looking build Garth, love the effect the staining is giving.....  Regards Alan
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Hi Alan, Thanks for looking in and for leaving and your inspiration. 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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Hi All, Making lanterns AGAIN.  I am not going to go through my process again. It’s basically the same as for the other lanterns. If you are interested the lower deck Post #112 and the gun deck Post #332. I fitted the LED’s into the bottom of a couple of lanterns. These will be standing on the table and map cabinet. I cut a groove in the deck for the tables wire. This will be hidden by the carpet. Not shown in the instructions, but I added two lanterns outside of the cabin doors. I closed up the cabin with the deck above to see if the cabin is light enough. I think it could do with a little more light. I am thinking of hiding some LED’s in the bay windows ceiling that should work like a down-lighter. Hope this works  Kind regards, Garth Garth attached the following image(s): "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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Now that looks simply stunning, you have the level of lighting on your lanterns spot on....  .. There is nothing on this build I don't like... beautiful.... Regards Alan
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Simply beautiful. You've done an excellent job on her so far. Mark
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 All looking good and nice work Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Very nice indeed. I love your lighting effects which are just spit on to resemble candle piwered lanterns. I will dig back through your diary and read up on how you have done these. Very neat indeed. Tony 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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Stunning work Garth. Those lanterns add so much atmosphere to your great build! 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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Rank: Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2011 Posts: 1,053 Points: 3,165 Location: Glenvista JHB
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Hi Guys, Thank you for looking and for the awesome replies. They are sincerely appreciated. 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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Hi All, Fitted three extra LED’s to the bay windows ceiling. I was running out of space on the Vera board, so I soldered the resistors directly to the LED’s. I was worried that there weren’t going to be enough images of the maps, so I scanned in the sheet and duplicated them in Photoshop. I printed them on an A3 page – in hindsight, the A3 may have been excessive.  Installed the maps & the accessories that were painted earlier. Next, the gallery roof. I think that as I have been going up, things have gone slightly out of alignment. Also, in the instructions, the rear window façade does not fit properly. It overlaps on both sides. So, once I got to the roof, (I think parts 148), nothing fitted. I decided not to undo anything, as not much happens above the gallery, I remade the roof out of some scrap balsa I had in my scrap bag. FYI, it shapes much easier than the Supawood. Kind regards, Garth Garth attached the following image(s): "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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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Garth As ever a really nice update on your build. Its great having access to printers and scanners these days - few years ago you would never have thought about making your own parts. Think your lighting looks fantastic - its when you see a kit as well made as yours that i wish i had subscribed to this one. Hope it continues well for you. Tony 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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Rank: Master Groups: Registered
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Hi Tony, Thanks for looking in and you kind reply. Yes you are so right, its made everything so easy. I have been looking in to 3D printing some bits as well. 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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More top notch work Garth, looking fab.... Regards Alan
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