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#61 Posted : 05 January 2012 18:31:39

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Thanks Catman, I am sure you are rightBigGrin Cheers 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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#62 Posted : 11 January 2012 12:21:08

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PLANKING THE SIDES AND HULL

Hi Team just a small update, looks like I havn`t done alot,but bending and fitting is very time consuming.(Plus my other builds)BigGrin

The Hull is 2/3rds planked and the sides bit by bit are getting coveredBigGrin

Comments are welcomeBigGrin

Cheers Mike
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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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#63 Posted : 12 January 2012 22:38:57

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PLANKING THE HULL AND SIDES

Hi Team as usual we have droppers to fit this is how I do mine, the one I am showing you is on the Keel.

First identify the area to be fitted:-
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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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#64 Posted : 12 January 2012 22:41:09

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Then shape the dropper:-
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#65 Posted : 12 January 2012 22:43:26

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PLANKING THE HULL AND SIDES

The area is the Keel in this case, glue and fit it:-
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#66 Posted : 12 January 2012 22:48:42

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PLANKING THE HULL AND SIDES

I did some fine sanding to get a more snug fit on the dropper.

The Bow is looking better now,in this photo I have fitted the droppers needed so far and finished the port side of the Bow. On the Starboard side I have just glued and pinned a plank:-
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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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#67 Posted : 12 January 2012 22:51:14

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coming on great lovely looking kit.BigGrin
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#68 Posted : 12 January 2012 22:51:35

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Now for up to date general photos, questions and comments welcomeBigGrin

Cheers Mike
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#69 Posted : 12 January 2012 23:07:50

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I really like this kit but she does look diddy compared to Victory how long is she? I fancy having a stab at this myself.
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#70 Posted : 12 January 2012 23:18:12

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Jase she is 45cm long x 15cm beam.

I liked her because she fits in to my dream 3 ships San Fran 2----HMS Victory-----The Cutty Sark. They are all roughly the same scale and depict the advances in shipping over the years, Thats why I am building all 3BigGrin 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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#71 Posted : 13 January 2012 10:24:07

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Stunning!!..A great build mate...Love ThumpUp
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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#72 Posted : 13 January 2012 18:08:03

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Thanks Jonny for your nice comments as usualBigGrin Best wishes 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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#73 Posted : 14 January 2012 16:16:26

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Shes looking really nice Mike. I might do this one after i finish the three that im doing now.

Keep those pics coming.

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#74 Posted : 14 January 2012 18:53:43

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Thank you Foz, for your nice commentBigGrin Cheers Mike
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#75 Posted : 15 January 2012 14:55:53

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PLANKING THE HULL AND SIDES

Well Team I am on the home run as far as the Hull is concerned (Three planks to go on each side)

I have cut the slot to take the stem (well I had to do somthing differentBigGrin )and she is beggining to look like a ship,(The stem is not glued) I like the stern the way the planks are patterned, overall I am pleased with the result so far, here are th photos:-
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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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#76 Posted : 15 January 2012 15:00:58

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Sorry for the quality of that last picture.

This is how she looks nowBigGrin comments and questions welcomeBigGrin

Cheers Mike
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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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#77 Posted : 19 January 2012 00:38:57

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Hi Mike,

your ship looks lovely, sleek lines,

my wife has just ordered this ship as a present,

hope that I can make half as good a job as you


Ger
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#78 Posted : 19 January 2012 04:30:13

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Hi Ger you can,BigGrin just take your time with the planking,soak and plank soak and plankBigGrin

Regards

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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#79 Posted : 20 January 2012 19:57:21

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PLANKING THE HULL AND SIDES

Hi Team, This is it!!!BigGrin the last plank fitted to the HullBigGrin
Only the sides to do nowBlink Huh
Regards

MikeCool
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#80 Posted : 20 January 2012 22:12:26

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Love Looks great matey
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