Good Day

I have decide to start a build diary although I am far into my build. only recently have taken some photo's of the build. In thye past I get too involved with the build and forget about time and taking photo's.

I am at present in Afghanistan where I work for two months and the return home for a month, and that is when I build.

Whilst building I have seen what tools (eg key hole saw that fits onto the exacta knife that can be used to cut out the gunports) and equipment (eg 25mm C clampgs to hold down the decking) we require to assist in the build and it is not available in South Africa, I have purchased some tools and accessories from the USA. I have posted a link in the tool section and although some say it is expensive, it is still cheaper than what we would pay for it at home and only if it is available.

I am busy uploading the photo's into photobucket and will then post them.

Thanks

Thanks Stefan

Here is Victory's Dockyard.



Adding the dolphins and ornaments. While adding the ornaments on the portside I ran into trouble as the clamps kept on jumping off. I remedy this by using pins to give me the correct curve.

Good job there Castos. I agree with Stefan you don't always need all the tools patience and trial and error are the best masters. Like your setup as well. Well thought out. Well done

Thanks all.

Stefan - when she is in the dry dock again (June) the problem will be fixed. Thanks for informing me.

Thanks

Here are some photo's when I started planking the Lower gundeck. I had a problem using the clamps to secure the deck beams as they are cumbersome. I have now bought muself some 25mm C Clamps which will rectify this problem.

Some more photo's: Preparing the canons for fitting.



I then did the bitts using a Dremel tool. I firstly drilled 1mm holes for the slots, then turned the dremel tool 90 degrees to the right and routed the slots to perfection, using the 1mm drill bit.

Hi Stefan

I have liberated some small pegs and the daughters hair grips which work when the gaps are large. It is only when I get closer to the hull that it becomes a problem.

Cheers

I would agree with Stephan's remarks, the gaps on the ornaments seem a bit tight. Mine tapered to approx 5mm and they where a bit tight when it came to adding the top of the two castings. Had to grind a small part off the castings (Bit scary as they can be a bit fragile) but as they say necessity is the mother of invention and the final fit looks OK

Your stand looks familiar ??!! Would that be a copy of the one I posted recently. If it is I am glad that someone found my suggestion useful. I find it a lot easier to work on the hull when presented at an angle

Enjoy your build

Hi Castos great work Regards Mike

Hi Castos,

I used the supplied wire and didn't have any hassles, except for 1 or 2 cases where I overtightend it. I guess you are familiar with the saying: " With enough force you can break your finger ..." ;)