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Oh No...  .. really feel for you Phil and know how disappointed and angry you must be. On the positive, I know with your skills you'll find a way to remedy the damage so it will never be noticed... Once the build is complete you'll think back and feel pride as to how you managed to overcome this setback.... Keep at it my friend, it will all be worth it in the end.....  Best regards Alan
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I’ve got 2 of the U-boat. I’ve sent you PM, and I can send you the rest of your parts. (You’ve gotta keep your eyes open for replacement parts though!!)
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Thank you all for your messages of support and help. Very much appreciated. After a period late last night of disbelief, anger and sadness, I now feel confident that all is not lost. My biggest worry was not being to replace the large plastic moulding that makes up the area affected, but worry no more!  Parts are winging their way to me. Thank you Mark! I also bought some more Kriegsmarine paint, rivets and weld lines. Admittedly Kev, the damage does look rather good, now i'm in a better mood.flapper] Thank you Alan for your kind words. The boat build will go on!! Another short update will be posted on Thursday on what i have been up to. 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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OMG I can`t imagine how that feels after all the additional effort you have put into this. Hope the fix doesn`t cause to many headaches and I wish you well with the repair job. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Phil, Bad things happens. That's just the way it is. Our greatest accomplishments in life are gained by facing the problem pragmatically, deciding what needs to be done to rectify it and then do it. Simple, the problem is now behind you and you accept the consequence of the error. No more problems, more work yes, but you already know every detail of the work to be done. The satisfaction you will feel when the boat is finished will be overwhelming! 65 years of modeling talking. The number of trashed models beyond count, but every so often.... you do it. Oh, a bit of USMC philosophy on problem solving thrown in also. Wonderful, inspiring work. Tom
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Thank you Del and Tom for your support.  The build will go on! This boat ain't sunk yet!!!!! 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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Ohhh Dear, just catching up with things. As much as you go that extra mile with your builds, it seems you have done the same when disaster strikes. I’m so glad you’ve sourced parts and if anyone can undo the damage, you can. Even my heart dropped when I saw the picture. All the best Mark Regards
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Hi Phil, This is such bad news  Looks like you have found a way though. Good luck with the repairs. 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.
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Glad to hear that you have got parts on the way and this superb beast will be repaired Al
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Oooh nasty one Sticky Maybe there's too much damage to repair the keel and then have another cutout area showing detail inside. Still its in good and capable hands for a major overhaul once you receive the parts. Straight into dry dock
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Thank you Mark, Garth, Al and Budgie. Thank you Del for the heads up, I have ordered the part from ebay. Mark [Admin], I tried to send a message to you that I've bought the part from ebay following Dels lead, but your inbox is full. Thanks for your help all the same. 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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Good morning from 'The Dockyard'. Just a short update after the disaster that unfolded earlier this week. I made a hull valve that is located in the deck-head of the aft torpedo compartment. It was during the making of it, when I flipped the U-boat over to check it for fit, that i discovered the damage. The photo attached shows the hull valve ready for painting. The small, brass pin is 0.5mm rod and is used to securely locate the hull valve to the deck-head. The main body was made from 2.5mm diameter and 5mm diameter styrene rod, with a brass pin running through both to secure. The valve handwheel is an etched brass item. I added an M1 bolt head to the valve body for detail. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): 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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Painted. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): 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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Fitted. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): 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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Well that concludes this weeks update and what a week modelling wise!  I work at Dyson and will be part of the team building the Dyson Covent ventilators. Starting from Tuesday for 4 weeks initially. 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. I don't know what shift i'll be working as of yet, so consequently my posts might be sporadic during the next month. Thanks again for all your support, much appreciated. Take care all and stay safe! 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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Nice update and good to see you will now have the parts for the repair. Don`t work to hard and keep safe when you are there. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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delboy271155 wrote:Nice update and good to see you will now have the parts for the repair. Don`t work to hard and keep safe when you are there. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Thank you Del. Will do! 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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Oh no what a disaster.I am so glad you found the replacement part.I am sure with your superb skills you can fix this .Good luck with the ventilator manufacture.
Carl
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darbyvet wrote:Oh no what a disaster.I am so glad you found the replacement part.I am sure with your superb skills you can fix this .Good luck with the ventilator manufacture.
Carl
Thank you very much Carl! 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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Great to see you still moving forward with this Phil... Another fabulous update.... Regards Alan
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