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 Rank: Beginner Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 07/05/2012 Posts: 9 Points: 30 Location: Sydney
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Hi all. Another new subscriber to the HMS Victory build in Australia. Just received issues 8-11 but still no tool kit. Has anyone else received their toolkit in AU yet ?  Any quick question as a newbie. Seems I can only post to this forum and not the specific Australian HMS victory thread. Is there a trick to this ? ;-)
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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 Sean a big warm welcome to the Model Space Forum  The tool kit will come along,I hope you enjoy your build 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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Welcome aboard Sean  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 05/03/2012 Posts: 19 Points: 57 Location: Townsville, QLD
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Hi Sean,
I too am still awaiting the tool kit; it did not arrive yesterday with issues 8 to 11.
It was mentioned that the tool kit arrives with dispatch 5, which probably means we have another two months to wait until the tool kit arrives.
Perhaps someone can let us know what is included in the supplied tool kit so we can buy other items. In my case I have no modelling tools so knowing what I can expect to receive would be very helpful and stop unnecessary duplication.
On a similar note, has anyone received the delayed binder yet?
Jeff
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Hi all heres a couple of pics of the tool kits supplied with the Yamato and Akagi builds i think the same tool kit is sent to you lads doing the Victory.It consists of the following pin pusher,plank bender with spare blade,arcemedian drill and drill,wire cutters ,round nose plyers,flat and round files,tweezers and a knife. Hope this helps regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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 Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 07/01/2011 Posts: 399 Points: 1,212 Location: Penhill Estate, Western Cape, ZA
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That's the same kit we received for the Victory build here in SA. I found the Archimedian drill to be rubbish and bought a pin vice with various drill bits. The knife was ok, but the handle broke and had to be discarded. The plank-bender, pliers, side-cutter and files works well. You will need a small saw and mitre-box (Try to get a good quality one - the cheap (chinese?) kits are quite frustrating to work with.
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Rank: Beginner Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 07/05/2012 Posts: 9 Points: 30 Location: Sydney
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Hi Jeff,
I have confirmed with Bissett Mags that we do indeed receive the toolkit with the FIFTH dispatch ie after we have received 20 issues. I can understand them wanting to ensure we dont cancel our subscription too early lol but pretty much all you can do without tools is start building the hull and the rib frames :-(
Oh well, I did buy a Dremel just in case with some micro drill bits as well as some needle files.
The Launch is ready for planking and Im trying to build up the courage to start steaming, bending and gluing ;-)
Oh and I did bite the bullet and get the whole HMS Victory Paint Set from Cornwall Model boats ;-)
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 05/03/2012 Posts: 19 Points: 57 Location: Townsville, QLD
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@Stefan and Andy, many thanks for the info. Guess I will be sourcing most of the items I need locally then  seandavies wrote:
Oh and I did bite the bullet and get the whole HMS Victory Paint Set from Cornwall Model boats ;-)
Sean, how was the service and pricing, if you don't mind sharing that info?
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 07/01/2011 Posts: 399 Points: 1,212 Location: Penhill Estate, Western Cape, ZA
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Pleasure. Sean, if I recall correctly, the planks on the launch are so thin that they don't need steaming. Just make sure you fair the ribs enough.
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 Rank: Elite   Groups: Registered
Joined: 22/03/2010 Posts: 2,065 Points: 6,295 Location: Gorleston-on-sea
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You are correct Stefan...The launch planks are in deed too thin to need any soaking or steaming...Happy building shipmates.  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: Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 15/04/2010 Posts: 1,266 Points: 3,841 Location: The Quantock Hills,Somerset
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The easiest way to bend the boat planks is to put your thumbnail on the underside of your fore finger with the plank clamped between them with moderate pressure & just pull the plank through them a few times.If a twist is needed in the plank just twist a little as you pull. Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 05/03/2012 Posts: 19 Points: 57 Location: Townsville, QLD
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Guest wrote:Hi all. Another new subscriber to the HMS Victory build in Australia. Just received issues 8-11 but still no tool kit. Has anyone else received their toolkit in AU yet ? Any quick question as a newbie. Seems I can only post to this forum and not the specific Australian HMS victory thread. Is there a trick to this ? ;-) Sean, I notice the quote says guest; could it be you have not logged into your account? The only reason I suggest this is because after clearing my cache (in my browser) I couldn't see which were the new posts. Then noticed i wasn't logged in. Note to self; don't be so vicious when clearing stuff from laptop 
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 Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1  Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/03/2012 Posts: 51 Points: 149 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Townsville POM wrote:@Stefan and Andy, many thanks for the info. Guess I will be sourcing most of the items I need locally then seandavies wrote:
Oh and I did bite the bullet and get the whole HMS Victory Paint Set from Cornwall Model boats ;-)
Sean, how was the service and pricing, if you don't mind sharing that info? Just putting in my two cents. I bought my Victory paint set from Cornwall Model Boats also. Service was fantastic and was just under $50 with shipping to Australia. Customs is a bit slow at the moment however, it took just under two weeks to arrive. Definitely worth the price though, they are fantastic paints.
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 05/03/2012 Posts: 19 Points: 57 Location: Townsville, QLD
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Hi Jinnai,
$50 is a very reasonable price; many thanks for the info.
Jeff
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