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Joined: 01/09/2012 Posts: 111 Points: 306 Location: Nottinghamshire
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This looks like the best place for an introduction so here goes.
I have been enjoying reading the content on this forum for quite a while now and thought its about time I tried to add to what is excellent reading.
My first model was a Kiel Kraft Nomad glider, vintage i guess when radio control was pretty none existent and have been modelling ever since. Ok like most I have had the odd break from it, and have broken many model aircraft over the years!
Current projects are the Hood from that other well known part work supplier, and I have picked up the first issue of the Sovereign of the Seas, although I also really like the way the Victory has turned out in the official build diary (keep up the excellent work Mr T) so I have the urge for another subscription there.
Regards
Dave
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Hi Dave,
Welcome to the forum and good to have you onboard. Look forward to seeing your contributions 
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Joined: 11/05/2011 Posts: 766 Points: 2,128 Location: Dagenham
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Welcome to the forum mate. I look forward to seeing your build progress on all your models especially hood as I'm also doing this one CURRENT BUILDS
Mclaren MP4-23
Ford 1/12 Shelby Mustang GT500 2010
HMS Pandora
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Hi Dave and a warm welcome to the foram  . I too am doing the Hood  . What number of the Hood are you on and are you enjoying your build ?. Best regards. Mark
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Joined: 24/04/2010 Posts: 5,787 Points: 17,662 Location: Stafford, United Kingdom
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DJS wrote:This looks like the best place for an introduction so here goes.
I have been enjoying reading the content on this forum for quite a while now and thought its about time I tried to add to what is excellent reading.
My first model was a Kiel Kraft Nomad glider, vintage i guess when radio control was pretty none existent and have been modelling ever since. Ok like most I have had the odd break from it, and have broken many model aircraft over the years!
Current projects are the Hood from that other well known part work supplier, and I have picked up the first issue of the Sovereign of the Seas, although I also really like the way the Victory has turned out in the official build diary (keep up the excellent work Mr T) so I have the urge for another subscription there.
Regards
Dave Hi Dave A big warm welcome to the MODEL SPACE FORUM 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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Joined: 30/06/2012 Posts: 205 Points: 577 Location: Dunfermline, Scotland
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Hi Dave, Welcome to the forum.I've only been using Modelspace for around a month & i think it's the best place to come for advice.I'm not actually building a model ship (i'm building the F1 McLaren car) but i like to view other peoples builds.Looking forward to seeing yours progress.Stuart.
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Thank you everyone,
Mark/S2ksean
I am on issue 22 of the Hood, the joyous part of the build where planking starts. Currently fairing the hull, which I think is one of the most challenging tasks of building a plank on frame construction ship. Get it right and planking is so much easier, get it wrong and you will have all sorts of fun sorting it out.
Up to now it has been an mainly enjoyable experience, the hull takes shape relatively quickly. I do wish however they supplied a good set of plans with an early issue, they would certainly be more useful than the photo's in the magazine where there is doubt about the odd piece's correct location (26A for example).
I have been fortunate as most of the ply components supplied have been relatively true, however there have been a fair amount which were badly warped that has to be corrected.
It is a shame they do not have a similar setup to Degostini with official build diaries running a few issues on advance of what we have so you can be forewarned of the odd pitfall.
Stuart,
I agree there is a wealth of interesting reading on the site. The Mclaren certainly builds into a very impressive model.
Regards
Dave
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