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Joined: 02/09/2012 Posts: 515 Points: 1,515 Location: Burnley
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Hi, Thought I would join the build diary, and hopefully pointed in the right direction if I struggle with any aspects! I have done some painting and assembly, mainly the first two cannons, blocks and rib formers, and would have included pictures, but seriously struggling to do so. Photo bucket account opened, URL thingy pasted to now avail! I will try again later, as it is obviously possible, due to all the great pictures already posted. Claret.  Tried one last time before posting, preview shows a pic, but flashes off. Fingers crossed!! Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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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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Looks good.Try resizing your pics to 600x450,they will show up then without a link,it's easy to do on photobucket. Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
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Hi, The other cannon, painted and ready for the blocks. Been a busy week, so hopefully I can get some more model building done this week.  Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/09/2012 Posts: 515 Points: 1,515 Location: Burnley
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Thanks Rob, I think I have cracked it!! Claret. Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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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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You have definitely cracked it,but they could do with being a bit smaller,try 600x450,thyats the size I use as do most other people...that or somewhere in that ballpark. Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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Joined: 02/09/2012 Posts: 73 Points: 225 Location: York
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Nice looking cannon Claret.  Currently Building:
Eaglemoss HMB Endeavour
De Agostini Sovereign of the Seas
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
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Hi Guys, Thanks for your comments. I will have a go at getting the size right! Hopefully I will get it sorted before the the model is completed  Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/09/2012 Posts: 515 Points: 1,515 Location: Burnley
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Hopefully this will be the right size, not sure where you make it 600x400. Cropping constraints have a 4x6 but I think that is for printing. Please be patient  [img  ][/img] Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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Joined: 06/08/2011 Posts: 480 Points: 1,421 Location: Galway
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Your cannons look very good.
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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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click on pic you want to resize,at bottom left in blue border Switch to Advanced Editor,click on image tab at top,select image size,then resize to whatever you want..dont forget to save! Photobucket now has a limited edition of photoshop from the looks of it so there is a whole lot more you can do if you are adventurous! Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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Joined: 02/09/2012 Posts: 515 Points: 1,515 Location: Burnley
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Hi, i have made the blocks for the cannon, took a while to master, than the technique clicked. very fiddly though, and i assume this will be the norm? I purchased 1mm eyelets from Caldercraft to replace the eyelets supplied with the model, built a jig and sprayed all 100 at one, after opening them up slightly to thread the wire loop on the block on. I then closed the gap with a drop of super glue and painted it matt black. Also a pic of the anchor. I have not stained the wood yet, will wait and see what the model instructions suggest. A busy weekend, taking advantage of a rainless day to assemble the jig. will finish when I receive issue 7. a few problems with warping, but now have the wood pieces stored under weights. Regards Claret  [/URL][/img]  [/URL]  [/URL] Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/09/2012 Posts: 515 Points: 1,515 Location: Burnley
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hi, Still not getting photo's right. tried resizing, but still looking small.  Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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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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Not sure what youy did with the 3 pics..except maybe choose thumbnail option,but the pic above is perfect. Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
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Thanks Rob, not sure myself, will keep trying. Claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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claret wrote:Thanks Rob, not sure myself, will keep trying.
Claret Claret, using any picture editing software resize your pictures to 600 by 400 pixels and make sure 'Keep aspect ratio' is unticked.... then simply attach, post, browse to your pic, upload and post again,,,,, job done..... Hope this helps.... You can also hover the pointer over your pic and right click, select edit then carry on the above..... just another tip.. You don't need to use Photobucket or anything else for that matter....
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Rank: Vice-Master  Groups: Registered
Joined: 09/02/2012 Posts: 569 Points: 1,675 Location: Scotland
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Your picture in post 12 is ideal, I had a lot of trouble at the start trying to get the pictures up too, but you soon work it out, and it's well worth the effort. You work is looking really clean.
MoMo
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
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Thanks Mo. I will get there.  100 painted 1mm eyelets.  My jig, waiting for issue to complete. Hope you like. Claret. Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/09/2012 Posts: 515 Points: 1,515 Location: Burnley
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Hi, I have opted for the mods Mike has recommended and done with balsa wood. As this is my first wooded ship, anything that makes things easier long term can not be bad. The thought of the planking does seem daunting  This is my attempt of the bow.   I hope you like. Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
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007 Iconic DB5.
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Joined: 05/09/2012 Posts: 1,400 Points: 4,690 Location: Beaminster, Dorset
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Nice work on the Bow. Planking is only daunting in that it takes a lot of time to do properly.
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Hi Claret. You have made a great start with the Balsa work  . Keep pics coming. Best regards. Mark
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