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Very nice looking model you have taking shape John. Tony Happy Modelling
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delboy271155 wrote:Very impressive John. WTG  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Hi Derek Thanks for looking in and the nice words...  Yeah - it's hard, especially as there's lots of ambiguities, anomalies and errors on the drawing to figure out...  Regards JohnP
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birdaj2 wrote:Very nice looking model you have taking shape John.
Tony Hi Tony Many thanks for the compliment. July 2022 progress in the pipeline... Regards JohnP
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Hi Everyone July 2022 progress hereunder: Made all the components for the navigation deck...the bit on the back is a verandah, I've had to guess how it goes as drg is not very clear... Installed the completed Navigation deck... Bridge and Wheelhouse is next... Regards to All JohnP John Passmore attached the following image(s):
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Hi John, This is amazing considering what you have to work from. Keep up the good work. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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delboy271155 wrote:Hi John, This is amazing considering what you have to work from. Keep up the good work. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Hi Derek Thank you for the kind and understanding words. Yes there are a lot of ambiguities on the plan.... Progress update following shortly... Regards JohnP
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Hi Everyone I've been a bit crook for the past couple of months but have a little progress since August...  Fitted the wheelhouse, made the complete front of the superstructure window panels, then fitted... Some tweaking work to be done before I can move on... Regards JohnP John Passmore attached the following image(s):
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Hi John, All looking very good from here. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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delboy271155 wrote:Hi John, All looking very good from here. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Hi Derek Thanks for looking in and the nice comment. Bit more progress coming now. Regards JohnP
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Hi Everyone After a break, a bit of progress for March 2023 Building the funnel. After a little trial and error, built it like a layer cake...  Painting next report Regards to all JohnP John Passmore attached the following image(s):
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That is amazing work John.  Regards
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Markwarren wrote:That is amazing work John. Thanks Mark, a little progress following Regards JohnP
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Hi Everyone Completing the funnel - all painted in Cunard colours and style as Port Line was a subsidiary of Cunard and all funnels were painted alike... Foghorn, access ladder and inspection platform made and fitted... Regards to All JohnP John Passmore attached the following image(s):
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Taking shape nicely John. WTG Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi John Hope life is treating you well. Not often i “tune” in these days but glad i did tonight to see your updates. Some very neat and tidy work. Your model is looking very fine; hope it continues well for you. 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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just looked at this whole build.Amazing work.Look forward to more updates
Carl
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birdaj2 wrote:Hi John
Hope life is treating you well.
Not often i “tune” in these days but glad i did tonight to see your updates.
Some very neat and tidy work. Your model is looking very fine; hope it continues well for you.
Tony Hi Tony Thanks for your kind words of encouragement - hopefully approaching some easier work now for a while... Regards JohnP
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darbyvet wrote:just looked at this whole build.Amazing work.Look forward to more updates
Carl
Hi Carl Aye - it's more difficult than I'd bargained for - but, getting there... May 2023 progress following Regards JohnP
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Hi Everyone Following is progress for May 2023... * Viewing Deck and Nav. Deck handrails installed... * Stairway handrails fitted... * Radio antenna's, Engine Room skylight, Engine Room equipment hoist, Ventilators and spare Prop fitted... Regards to All JohnP John Passmore attached the following image(s):
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Hi All Have finally made some progress this year In January 2025 I made the lifeboats, davits and winches. Then fitted to the boat deck Regards JohnP John Passmore attached the following image(s):
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