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karl1113

#1 Posted : 29 August 2012 10:17:23

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Here it is,arrived this morning.

Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory
Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat.

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#2 Posted : 29 August 2012 11:00:45

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Nice pic Karl, I've not even seen a physical copy Crying

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#3 Posted : 29 August 2012 15:12:55

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for those who couldn't wait,me included.I have decided to paint the mini cannons gold.

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#4 Posted : 29 August 2012 20:09:37

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Hi Karl.
I am looking forward to seeing your build progress.
Best regards.
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#5 Posted : 29 August 2012 20:17:17

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Looking good Karl...Keep the pics coming mate..I'll be watchin this space... BigGrin

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#6 Posted : 29 August 2012 21:17:53

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thanks jonny,mark,I've been doing a lot of research on this one,and am gonna try and do this one with only minimum paint,red and gold for the cannons.the rest in various woods.

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#7 Posted : 29 August 2012 21:36:37

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Good start Karl, the keel is complete by issue 7

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#8 Posted : 12 September 2012 12:54:10

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Week 2. 2 more ribs to install,2 bow reinforcements,a cannon to paint and add the eyebolts(3)truck to paint.and that's it for this week.

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#9 Posted : 12 September 2012 19:58:13

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karl1113 wrote:

Week 2. 2 more ribs to install,2 bow reinforcements,a cannon to paint and add the eyebolts(3)truck to paint.and that's it for this week.

Hi Karl.
Looks great BigGrin

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#10 Posted : 12 September 2012 21:27:40

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thank you mark,sorry 'bout quality of pics,me cameras broke had to sent it off.

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#11 Posted : 13 September 2012 15:45:47

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Hi Karl, brilliant start, I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Love the idea of gold on the cannons, I might have to nick that for my build if you don't mind!! RollEyes

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#12 Posted : 13 September 2012 19:00:07

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hi jay,why not it could do with a bit of bling,brighten it up a bit.

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#13 Posted : 25 September 2012 14:59:57

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week 3.another rib,anchor,and a keel support(bow)piece of keel,mast support,and a reel of thread.
the anchor,I added brass rivets,ring pudding,and stained american cedar,painted dull black.

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#14 Posted : 25 September 2012 15:06:10

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here are some images c/o google.

I have also a set of plans by amati,as their are copywright issues,anyone who would like to see them can pm me.

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#15 Posted : 25 September 2012 15:21:10

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Nice extra touches Karl Cool

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#16 Posted : 26 September 2012 19:53:32

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week 4,not a lot to report,two formers added,4 blocks to rig,2 more bow formers as well.and that's it folks.

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#17 Posted : 26 September 2012 20:45:22

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Hi Karl,
I see you are well on your way,I look at your build and think about all that planking again,looks good so far Karl.

Regards Trev.

Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).

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#18 Posted : 26 September 2012 21:27:22

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Nice work Karl,,,, Have chosen your build as one to follow closely... keep posting BigGrin

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#19 Posted : 26 September 2012 23:19:27

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thanks trev and gandale.will be doing a bit of kit bashing so watch this space. Blink

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#20 Posted : 27 September 2012 07:08:42

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Hi Karl.
Your build is coming along greatly now and to keep the pictures coming.
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