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I have used a hair dryer to blow out the gun port openings in the past and I think a soft, long haired paint brush is about the only answer I can think of to dust off all the deck details etc.
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I have a predicament in the bow section, regarding belfry/gratings/mast spacing. From the attached photo, you can see that if I space the gratings as per instructions, the gap to the legs of the belfry is only approx 2mm. If I move the belfry back so that the rear legs sit on the opening trimmer, I can achieve 5mm. Has anyone else come across this problem or have I got something set out incorrectly? goddo attached the following image(s):
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I've been jogging along in a fairly random sort of way but I finally managed to get the cannons and carronades fitted. Just got to make some more rope coils to finish things off. Next stage is the chain wales which, I must admit, I am not looking forward to. One thought I did have was to replace the copper wire "loops" with black thread or small link chains. What do you think? goddo attached the following image(s):
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A bit out of sequence. Another update on the bow decoration. goddo attached the following image(s):
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Great stuff , love watching this build I might pinch a few of your ideas hope you don't mind. Man he took his time in the sun Had a dream to understand A single grain of sand He gave birth to poetry But one day will cease to be Greet the last light of the library...We were here!
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nightwisher wrote:Great stuff , love watching this build I might pinch a few of your ideas hope you don't mind. Thanks for the praise, nightwisher. Be my guest with any ideas you fancy using. I only get most of these things from other members on here. That's what these forums are for, to help fellow modellers enjoy their build even more. Chris
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This is really turning out to be a stunning build... Keep it going and you'll end up with a display build you can be really proud of.....  .. Love it..... Regards Alan
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I mentioned previously that I didn't really like the brass wire "loops" provided in the kit to go below the chainwales. As I haven't been able to locate a sensibly sized linked chain to try, I have used black thread as a test. Any comments appreciated before I move on to the other chainwales. goddo attached the following image(s):
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Hi Goddo,  Looking good.  Ref: Your question about the links under the chainwales, I`ve sourced an image of the real thing (attached below) and its just two links so very unlikely you will find anything like it elsewhere. For authenticity the brass wire loops provided are closest, but at the end of the day its your build so go with what you are most comfortable with. (Yes, I`m sitting on the fence with this one  ) Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Thanks for taking a look at my model Derek and showing me the photo of the real thing.
I'll give it some thought over the next day or so.
Regards
Chris
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I found the brass wire too difficult to work with and used copper instead. It was a lot easier to bend without breakage.
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Hi Chris, This is turning out to be a stunning build, thanks for showing us. Regards Trev Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
OcCre- Santa-Maria (Kit).
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Hi Chris, in relation to the brass link question. You may like to consider purchasing soft brass wire from CMB. The soft brass wire is much easier to work with and is something I've used a few times on my builds... Regards Alan
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Hi Goddo, Congrats on the recognition of your build as the "Build of the Month" (March 2021) Congrats also on your "Green" medal. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Congratulations Chris, well deserved. Congrats on the green medal as well. Mark
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Thank you for the honour of Build of the Month guys, as well as the green medal.
Very much appreciated, The continued contributions and comments from all the forum members certainly help to keep me motivated and also give lots of ideas on how to personalise my build.
Happy modelling everyone.
Chris
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Congratulations - a stunning build.
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Well done goddo itโs a stunning build. You are a well deserved winner! Congratulations ๐
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Well done Goddo, well deserved recognition for all you efforts.....  Regards Alan
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Congrats for the build of the month. Very well deserved
Malc.
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