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Joined: 08/09/2010 Posts: 102 Points: 318 Location: Durban, South Africa
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Hi, belated welcome, I've been overseas for the past 2 months, so I am betting my work takes up more of my time than yours...  I am way behind now, so will have plenty to do when I get home, about 6 issues. Before I left, I just managed to get the launch finished, and have still to glue the ribs in place. I also have to get my scratch build done in time to be my son's Christmas present. Basically, I only have 2 months left, cos the rest of the time I am in Abu Dhabi. On the scratch, I have almost finished the 2nd layer of hull planking. Fortunately, I managed to get all my materials together, so all I have to do is stick it all together, and being a single masted vessel, the rigging won't be as much of a challenge as the Endeavour or the Victory. Anyway, good luck, patience, and most importantly, when you start getting tired or angry (highly likely) put it away for a while and take a break, that is when you make mistakes. It takes seconds to do something wrong, and if you are lucky, hours to fix it. Enjoy the build, it is incredibly satisfying and rewarding when you see your pile of twigs finally materialise into a work of art! Part time modeller, full time biker
Built: Pinta
Belle Poule (plastic)
Endeavour
Scratch build of Pirate ship "Neptune" (Based on cutter "HMS Aldebaran"
Current builds: Victory
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 Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2   Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/01/2011 Posts: 91 Points: 273 Location: South Africa
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Hi all Back in action with the Victory but it is going really slow. Only managed to finished one side of the FIRST port holes. I do think that for my very first attempt it does not look too bad. Hopefully I will have more time now for the build. Here are some pics   
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Hey dont put yourself down m8 your doing really well looking like a tidy piece of work. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 30/03/2011 Posts: 1,344 Points: 4,079 Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg. RSA
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Hi Gerrit Don't rush it, you have all the time in the world. There is no set time when your lady needs to be finished. Your build is looking good because you are taking your time. We are all at different stages of building. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Joined: 29/03/2010 Posts: 190 Points: 512 Location: Lytham UK
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Hi Gerrit... We are all at different stages of build. Its all looking good, keep the pictures coming. best 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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Joined: 24/04/2010 Posts: 5,787 Points: 17,662 Location: Stafford, United Kingdom
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Looking great Gerrit It does not matter where you are in the build, as long as your happy with how its going  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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Joined: 22/03/2010 Posts: 2,065 Points: 6,295 Location: Gorleston-on-sea
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You're doing real well there Gerrit, like it very much!! This is not a speed trial mate, each at their own pace, so take your time and enjoy what you are able to create...keep the pictures coming, we are all interested on your good work...
Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/01/2011 Posts: 91 Points: 273 Location: South Africa
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Thank you all for the great comments.
Must say that the jig is making building really easy.
Thank you
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1  Groups: Registered
Joined: 18/12/2010 Posts: 59 Points: 177 Location: Pretoria (SA)
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Hi Gerrit, your build look very professional. Take your time buddy, it’s not a race. We will wait patiently for you next pictures. Albatross, build in 1982 from plans.
Hms Bounty, build in 1987 from plans.
Duyfken,build in 1991 from plans
Oosterland, build in 1998 from plans
2010 Hms Victory kit from Deagostini
In the meantime.
2011 Building MFV 1963 fishing trawler from plan.
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 15/09/2010 Posts: 175 Points: 517 Location: Durban RSA
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Hi Gettit
Keep up the good work.
Happy building
Athol
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/01/2011 Posts: 91 Points: 273 Location: South Africa
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And a good morning to all you folks out there Finally the first row of gun ports are finished NO THANKS TO MY WORK!!! I must say It does look good but that is only thanks to all my fellow builders on this forum. Now for some more planking....    
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Joined: 07/01/2011 Posts: 399 Points: 1,212 Location: Penhill Estate, Western Cape, ZA
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Welcome Gerrit, Your build is looking very good - keep taking your time and you'll be well please with the result!
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Joined: 22/03/2010 Posts: 2,065 Points: 6,295 Location: Gorleston-on-sea
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Doing well there mate and looking good...keep the pictures coming...Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 24/04/2010 Posts: 5,787 Points: 17,662 Location: Stafford, United Kingdom
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Hi gerrit great start to your build  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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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 18/12/2010 Posts: 59 Points: 177 Location: Pretoria (SA)
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Hi Gerrit. You build looks good, keep the pictures coming Boet. Albatross, build in 1982 from plans.
Hms Bounty, build in 1987 from plans.
Duyfken,build in 1991 from plans
Oosterland, build in 1998 from plans
2010 Hms Victory kit from Deagostini
In the meantime.
2011 Building MFV 1963 fishing trawler from plan.
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/01/2011 Posts: 91 Points: 273 Location: South Africa
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Good morning to all Hope all is well with your builds Just a small update on what has been going on with the sip build of mine As you can see a very slow pace but for a beginner it does not look to bad. Some advice and or remarks are greatly appreciated. Enjoy and good luck with your builds. Gerrit    
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Hard to tell I'm afraid, photos are too dark
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/01/2011 Posts: 91 Points: 273 Location: South Africa
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Sory Mr T
Took the photos with HTC Snap this morning Will try with camera tonight
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/01/2011 Posts: 91 Points: 273 Location: South Africa
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Hi All Here goed take two of my progress with the Victory. Thank you for all comments Enjoy      
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/01/2011 Posts: 91 Points: 273 Location: South Africa
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Hey all Its been a while Here is an update of my lady. Preparing for the second row of gun ports. Comments welcome Happy building and good luck to all Gerrit     
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