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Hi Kev... >>Sounds like you might be morphing from a 'Shipmate' into a 'Teammate'?? See you over at 'MotorModeller' sometime soon then?? << You never know.....  regards, Ian Ian Builds in progress: E-type, HMS Victory, HMS Endeavour, HMS Soverein of the Seas Wish list: Bentley Blower http://forum.model-space...spx?g=posts&m=30439
http://mxpublishing.co.uk/engine/shop/product/9781780920184/Hunt+for+the+Blower+Bentley
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 Hi Ian, IAN wrote:You never know..... regards, Ian .... I'll keep the Tyre warmers plugged in then !!! Regards ... Kev.
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karl1113 wrote:yep,gotta agree,build quality of mag build a bit naff,as is the quality of wood,having to screen every bit,have replaced 'bout 1/4 of it so far. the plywood is light ply normaly used in flying model aircraft never mind fix a few wings on it and give it a try 
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I understand MR T  MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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I have purchased 40 yards of 5 x 2 mm to plank the Endeavour because the planks supplied with the build, like Karl said were inconsistant  MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Hi everyone I will be away on Holiday from tomorrow 20th Sept untill 28th Sept Speak when I get back MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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ISSUE 35 Another dissapointment from this part work, I presume the planking is still being applied to the Hull, while we are told to build the second part of the The fore hatchway hood (we have received more planking at least) It does not get any better in issue 36, we get Quarterdeck companionway parts. What we need is the formers to complete the Hull at the bow and stern, then we can double plank, calm down Mike   MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Hi Mike... Hope the hols, had given the magazine time to catch up.. >>ISSUE 35 Another dissapointment from this part work, I presume the planking is still being applied to the Hull, while we are told to build the second part of the The fore hatchway hood (we have received more planking at least) It does not get any better in issue 36, we get Quarterdeck companionway parts. What we need is the formers to complete the Hull at the bow and stern, then we can double plank, calm down Mike << very disapointing issue this week. The victory build leaves this model cold. Regards, Ian Ian Builds in progress: E-type, HMS Victory, HMS Endeavour, HMS Soverein of the Seas Wish list: Bentley Blower http://forum.model-space...spx?g=posts&m=30439
http://mxpublishing.co.uk/engine/shop/product/9781780920184/Hunt+for+the+Blower+Bentley
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ISSUE 36 Much of the same guys, how to build a hatch cover, they acknowledge we are still planking. issue 37 does not appear to get any better, but I will hang on in there and finish and improve the build as I go along. Ian you are right the Quality of the parts and build of the VICTORY is far superior,the two vessels are not in the same league. MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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ISSUE 37 Received today, instructions on the continuing planking, and in issue 38 guess what we will be doing?------- your right!!! building a hatch cover  With wood strips,an anchor and a length of rope??????? I will try an make the Bow and Stern parts out off Balsa wood MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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I have permission from Eaglemoss to post photos of the magazine on the MS forum for the purposes of my build log providing it is not for monetary purposes or reward. MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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morning mwg, pitty you couldn't get them to speed up the build a bit, even though i will be building this with my grandson, he is getting bored with so little to do each week compared with victory.. he keeps wanting to help me with all the work. i have even bought some model airfix kits to keep him ammused between builds. looking forward to your posts now you have permission current builds
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Hi Alan it should make the build more interesting, as well as giving points of reference MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Hi
Sorry to but in I am doing Endeavour from Eaglemoss too. My wife subscribed to it for me. I just wanted to to tell you we got a letter from DB factories saying we hadn't paid last bill. When she phoned to say they had it wrong we had, she got told their computors where down and they didn't know who had or hadn't paid so they sent letter to everyone.
Also the hinges supplied on sheet,there should be 8 but there are only 7
they say they are sending extra out (at no expense WOW)
This build is a nightmare with all the faults but what can you do?
what a waste of £200 IF YOU STOP NOW.
Again sorry to but in just wanted to to share my feelings.
Steph
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Hi Steph sorry for your problems, unfortunetley there is nothing I can do because I am not connected in any way to Eaglemoss I am like you a customer of theirs, please contact their customer service, soory I can not help you more. If I can help you with your build you only have to ask MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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hi all i have been saving my issues to do when i finish victory,i have been getting them every week from the newsagent i will get them to cancel if its as bad a build as you all say,i would rather lose 200 pounds than lose 600 and throw the lot in the bin could you all be kind and confirm for me that i should go down this road before i make a mistake and continue saving them up..your true thoughts would be appreciated thanks.. cheers benny
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hi mwg sorry i just realised this is your diary..sorry to butt in i was reading the posts and got a bit worried bout quality and forgot where i was cheers benny
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No problem Benny, I am just on my way out,I will speak when I come home MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Hi Benny, i am like you getting it weekly from newsagents, and saving it up, it seems a really slow build after speaking to and watching mwg and others builds. the quality of some parts is iffy to say the least, but as stated i am not building it yet. i will continue to buy this one but will not buy anything else from this company. the magazines do give good information to let you feel how they would live through these times. it to me at least seems like the model is not put together by experts (unlike victory where we are spoiled)but is aimed at total novices or younger modellers   at the end of the day. dont know what deck fittings will be like but...... if the parts so far are anything to go by current builds
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hi alan thanks i think i will cancel and finish the vic b4 i buy anything else but next time i will buy the kit outright and choose wisely,i like everyone else were hoping for another build like the victory because its the same amount of money per issue cheers benny
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