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I don't want to steal Mikes build thread here, But what needs to be mentioned here is that this is an EXCELLENT beginners kit. Be warned this is the first step to total involvement in wooden model ship building. For inspiration and guidance take a look at Magpies build, an excellent build diary is available for you to look at and far better instructions than you will find with the kit! Once again excuse me for hijacking your build Mike (what about the gallery enhancement) and a nice build you have going there Mike  Steve..
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Hi Steve you can Hijack my build anytime  ,I love the interaction of other members, It is the way we learn, your post is a good example I have a meeting next week 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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MWG wrote:Hi Steve I sealed the decks with Ronseal water based matt varnish, I will use Danish oil on the Hull I hope that helps Regards Mike  Excellent, thanks for the quick response. Steve
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Hi Phil I have responded to your PM 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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CUTTING THE CANNON PORTS Hi Team now she is trimmed, I have been cutting the gun ports, she is really taking shape now comments welcome Regards Mike MWG attached the following image(s): 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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THE STEM I have now dry fitted the stem and so you can see the scale and size of her, I have enclosed a photo of her with the endeavour long boat and the Akagi Regards Mike Questions and comments welcome MWG attached the following image(s): 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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Just a quick question.
Did you enlarge both the inner and outer planking to 10mm for the gun ports, or only the outer?
My friend is building this and enlarged both to 10mm now it looks like the inner should be 8mm and the outer 10mm so the guns have something to locate in.
At the moment the guns just fall through the ports.
Hopes this makes sense....
Thanks,
Steve
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I hope you don't mind me butting in here to help answer Steves question. The gun ports are pre cut on the bulwark lining so you only have to cut out the planking to that size, there are then metal inserts which make up the gun port linings, these are 10mm square on the outside, but have a recess and lip on the inner surface which is 8mm square which fits perfectly into the precut size. Do you agree Mike? Come on you Jimmies
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Hi Bob all my gunport lids will only fit a 10mm opening (that is the recess size) so I have cut the deck gun ports to that measurement however I must say the instructions are not over clear   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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Hi Mike, while waiting for my Akagi to dry I decided to dry fit the San Fran but am a bit confused, if i follow the shape of the false keel there will be a bow in the main deck (part 13) is this right or a problem with the kit?
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PS this was a Christmas present from my wife and son so must make a start soon  before they ask,
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Ger C wrote:Hi Mike,
while waiting for my Akagi to dry I decided to dry fit the San Fran but am a bit confused,
if i follow the shape of the false keel there will be a bow in the main deck (part 13) is this right or a problem with the kit? Hi Ger sorry I missed your post I will come back to you on this 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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Hi Ger, Have a look at post #87 in this build diary you will see a slight bow in my deck 13 which is acceptable and authentic I hpoe that helps you Kind 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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Ger C wrote:Once again thanks Mike You are welcome Ger  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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Hi Mike. looks realy great with the hardwood planking. did you have any problems. ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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ian smith wrote:Hi Mike. looks realy great with the hardwood planking. did you have any problems. ian Hi Ian, thank you I made sure I bevelled and tapered each plank, also where needed I soaked a plank in hot water for twenty minuets then test fitted it wet, let it dry to the shape for 24 hours then fixed it using adhesive. Kind 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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great job i have had this ship for many years. i wanted to start working on it again but have missed placed the instructions any idea were i can get a copy. thanks and keep up the good work. Randy
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Nice super clean build there Mike, very crisp.
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