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Garth wrote:Hi John, Congratulations on completing your build. It's stunning!!!  The yellow medal is well deserved!!! Congrats again. Kind regards, Garth Hi Garth Many thanks for looking in and the nice compliments...  Best regards JohnP
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Plymouth57 wrote:Well done John - a beautiful model in every way and a credit to you!  I would also say don't glue to the stand - I think the most elegant stands for wooden ships are the brass pedestal type which screw or bolt into the keel. The wooden 'cradle' type I think should always be just a free standing support, as Tony said, once its glued you're stuck with it (sorry! ) Brilliant work! Robin. Hi Robin Thanks for looking in and the nice compliments... Can you tell me where I can obtain the brass pedestal stands as I have existing studs in the keel already.... It's another option for me to consider.... Regards JohnP
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Hi John. The first set of pedestals I bought for my Constructo 'Grimsby' I found in the local Antics model shop. The set I've got standing by waiting for the old DelPrado Victory are 35mm ones by Amati which I'm pretty sure I bought from Cornwall Model Boats but I think most of the model ship suppliers like Model Dockyard etc will also have them available. Having said that I've just tried a search and they are becoming really hard to find! There's some on ebay mostly from the US and China and the price has gone up a lot! Might be worth looking around the on-line shops though. One of my model ship books had a photo of a lovely set of pedestals made from a pair of modern brass door knobs! Best of luck, I didn't realise they had got so scarce! Robin. First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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If you did fancy something different a set of dolphins or the like might suit. All list under “display Bases” https://www.cornwallmode...p;TB=O&ACTION=Go%21
Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
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A stunning result for all your efforts, patience and above all your skill.. Very well done John, you should be extremely proud of your achievement...  Really sorry to hear you won't be taking on any more projects. Your build from start to finish has been a real joy to follow and its a pity you won't be doing any more... Hopefully one day you'll change your mind and build something..... Regards Alan
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Congratulation to your stunning build!! The yellow medal is well deserved!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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Plymouth57 wrote:Hi John. The first set of pedestals I bought for my Constructo 'Grimsby' I found in the local Antics model shop. The set I've got standing by waiting for the old DelPrado Victory are 35mm ones by Amati which I'm pretty sure I bought from Cornwall Model Boats but I think most of the model ship suppliers like Model Dockyard etc will also have them available. Having said that I've just tried a search and they are becoming really hard to find! There's some on ebay mostly from the US and China and the price has gone up a lot! Might be worth looking around the on-line shops though. One of my model ship books had a photo of a lovely set of pedestals made from a pair of modern brass door knobs! Best of luck, I didn't realise they had got so scarce! Robin. Hi Robin There is nothing here in Australia so I have had a look at Cornwall, they haven't got what I'm looking for either. I will go on Ebay as I'm thinking a pair of small brass candlesticks and cut off the bases, which might do the trick... Many thanks for your help.... Regards JohnP
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Gandale wrote:A stunning result for all your efforts, patience and above all your skill.. Very well done John, you should be extremely proud of your achievement... Really sorry to hear you won't be taking on any more projects. Your build from start to finish has been a real joy to follow and its a pity you won't be doing any more... Hopefully one day you'll change your mind and build something..... Regards Alan Hi Alan Thank you for your kind words - they are much appreciated. No, I won't be doing any more projects as I am 78 and in declining health now....  However, I am trying to source a display case as SotS is gathering dust. I have a possible supplier in San Diego US, so I'll post a couple of pics when it's all sorted.... Regards JohnP
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DaDokta wrote:Congratulation to your stunning build!! The yellow medal is well deserved! Hi Walter Thanks for looking in and the nice compliments. Much appreciated.... Regards JohnP
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Hi Everyone I've tossed her into a garbage bag!!!....  I have ordered a nice display case for her as she was collecting dust at a rapid rate....  Delivery is up to 3 months away, so I've put her into hybernation for the duration!....  Will update with photo when she is installed... Regards to all - and stay safe with all this viral mayhem going on... JohnP John Passmore attached the following image(s):
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Hi Everyone This forum doesn't give me enough time to write all I need (drops out after 5 mins and erases everything I wrote)...  Updating: Unsurprisingly, I will not receive the display case now until October (supplier is ex Sydney) due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so I am doing a bit of R&D on the display stand option... Details on another post Regards JohnP
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Hi Everyone I am considering options for the display supports. I have the DeAg stand but I want to see what brass pedestals may look like... I have searched op shops and the web for suitable brass candlesticks but nothing doing, so I found the attached magnetic door stops in Bunnings... Supposed to brass but are actually electroplated die cast metal - made in China, of course... The one on the right is as purchased and on the left with all the bits prised out.... The slot at the top is 8mm so needs packing out... More Later Regards JohnP
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Here's the photo - finally.... grrrr John Passmore attached the following image(s):
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John That is a nice idea for using as a stand. I like the shape of these and think they will look really good under the model. Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
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birdaj2 wrote:John
That is a nice idea for using as a stand.
I like the shape of these and think they will look really good under the model.
Tony Hi Tony Thanks for looking in. Yes they are only $6.95 each and I like the shape too, but I don't like the shiny electroplating. I'll try painting them with Admiralty Paints Gold - same as the model... Regards JohnP
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Hi Everyone Finally got the display case together.... Here's some photos.... Regards to All JohnP John Passmore attached the following image(s):
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Fantastic build John, the sign of a master builder. Regards Trev Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Very nice display. Shows her in all her true glory. Mark
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I'd be very proud to display this one John, excellent work throughout..... Regards Alan
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tf64 wrote:Fantastic build John, the sign of a master builder.
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Trev Thanks for the accolade Trev - dunno about being a master builder as this was my first effort... Regards JohnP
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