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birdaj2 wrote:Well those fishing tools you mentioned in one of your earlier posts look really useful.
I ordered up the bobbin reel holder and a set of those tiny pliers - sure they are going to be very useful.
Tony Thank you Tony. Glad to have been of help. 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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Your build is looking stunning Garth. A real show piece.  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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Sticky Wickett wrote:Your build is looking stunning Garth. A real show piece. Regards, Phil W. Hi Phil, Thank you for looking in and for the kind words. 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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Masts & Bowsprit Cont. Part 02 Down to business with the masts, finally feel like I'm moving again!  First off, thanks to Mark (the owner of our company) for the loan of his mini lathe. Using the lathe to taper the masts has really simplified the process. First, I turned down the masts to the dimensions on the plans and then cut everything to size. Please note if you are building from my build. The diameter measurements given in the instructions are not the same as the parts into which they must fit.  So, all the parts that I turned down were too small. I only noticed this when I started assembly. Pity I did not measure first. I had to build-up the parts with thin slivers of masking tape. Other than that, everything went pretty much as the instructions show. Next, I added the 3mmx3mm blocks under the fighting tops of the fore and main mast for the running rigging. Lastly, before painting, I drilled and glued in all the eyelets with superglue. Painting, as with the rest of the ship – matt black with progressively lighter dry-brushing. Remember to clean any paint out of the eyelets once it has dried. 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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All looking up to your usual high standard Garth.
Chris
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That looks neat Garth. I think making the masts is one of (if not the) most difficult part of the build. Yours look really very well done. 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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Excellent work on the masts Garth, certainly a job made a lot easier with the use of a mini lathe but it still requires skill.... Very well done....  Regards Alan
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Lovely work on the masts Garth. She's coming along very nicely! 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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Coming along nicely Garth.
I bought a small lathe some time back and it's been brilliant for tapering masts.
A real time saver.
Chris
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goddo wrote:All looking up to your usual high standard Garth.
Chris Thanks for looking in Chris, and for the kind reply. 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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birdaj2 wrote:That looks neat Garth.
I think making the masts is one of (if not the) most difficult part of the build.
Yours look really very well done.
Tony Hi Tony, You are right, some of the bits are turned down to about Ø1.4mm. The other challenge is keeping everything square  I used superglue & activator here. It seemed to work. 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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Gandale wrote:Excellent work on the masts Garth, certainly a job made a lot easier with the use of a mini lathe but it still requires skill.... Very well done.... Regards Alan Hi Alan, Thanks for looking in and for you kind remarks. I would probably still be busy if it weren't for that lathe. 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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Sticky Wickett wrote:Lovely work on the masts Garth. She's coming along very nicely!
Regards,
Phil W. Thank you for looking in Phil and for your kind reply. 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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goddo wrote:Coming along nicely Garth.
I bought a small lathe some time back and it's been brilliant for tapering masts.
A real time saver.
Chris Hi Chris, I have been looking to buy one (at the right price), unfortunately this one is on loan and will have to go back 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, Masts & Bowsprit Cont. Part 03, Lashings & blocks Fitted the blocks and the lashings to the masts. Remember if you are building from my diary: - add the 6 extra blocks below the fighting tops below the main and fore mast - add the extra block on the fore mast for the jibs running rigging - add the extra blocks on the bowsprit for the additional stay and the jibs running rigging - start the bottom lashing on the main mast about 5mm higher than in my drawings. It got in the way of the capstan. Apologies for all the different colour casts in the images. I was out on the veranda on a windy day. The clouds would come over, next bright sun, then cloudy again …..  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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Those masts are turning out great. Super work.
Malc.
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[[/quote]Hi Chris, I have been looking to buy one (at the right price), unfortunately this one is on loan and will have to go back Kind regards, Garth[/quote] Hi Garth, the lathe that I bought is a lot more basic than the model in your photos. I got it from my nearest model shop in Windsor and so far, it has done all that I have asked of it. I have been using a sanding block to taper my masts and booms and with a bit of practice they fit nicely. Maybe not as professional as some but it's fine for me. Chris
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Garth Continuing along very nicely indeed. You are getting a very nice effect with your paintwork as well. Hope it all continues 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)
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RM1 wrote:Those masts are turning out great. Super work.
Malc. Hi Malc, Thanks for looking in and for the kind words. 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 Chris, I have been looking to buy one (at the right price), unfortunately this one is on loan and will have to go back Kind regards, Garth[/quote] Hi Garth, the lathe that I bought is a lot more basic than the model in your photos. I got it from my nearest model shop in Windsor and so far, it has done all that I have asked of it. I have been using a sanding block to taper my masts and booms and with a bit of practice they fit nicely. Maybe not as professional as some but it's fine for me. Chris [/quote] Hi Chris, I have also used a sanding block. I stuck some automotive production paper - the type used to smooth body putty, to a block of supawood. That tapers it down in no time. 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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