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Hi Andy & Mark, Thanks for the comments. False keel assembly over the weekend  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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Hi, I have finished the keel jig, but modified it at the last minute and used the bow jig piece supplied, I felt it would probably hold the false keel bow better than the one i had fabricated. Knowing this is a very important part of the build, it was quite stressing thinking had I got it straight, is the keel on the pencil line or just to one side of it  I have glued two of the keel brace sets last night and the third is setting under pressure from two clamps. The false keel appears to be 90 degrees to the jig base, but will double check everything tonight before I glue the first former in place. I will do one at a time, ensure correctly aligned and leave for a couple of hours before the next one is done! i thought hobbies were supposed to be relaxing    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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Help!!! I have set all the formers on the false keel, but are getting a couple of formers where the bottom deck support is either about a mm lower or higher by about a mm for former 21 and another mm for 22. They are sat as far as possible on the false keel and are flush with the base and touching the jig base. Is this acceptable or do i need to redo?     Regards 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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hi claret,check my build,the latter ribs,the deck slopes gently up to the stern,is this the problem??? 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. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Hi Claret, I agree with Karl, the deck level towards the stern does start to rise slightly so if this is what you are referring to then it is right....
Alan
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Hi is this the camber for the deck
If the deck lies totally flat sea water will not flow over the sides
Therefore there is a slope fwd to aft port to stbd
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Hi Karl, Alan & Budgie, Thanks for the replies. Yes my main concern was the last two formers fitted, there is definitely an incremental increase in height, so thanks for your comments and putting my mind at rest. One of the rib formers near the front appears to be slightly lower, hopefully tolerances etc effect this. It was a bit of a late rush last night, will recheck the rib former at the front, and of course will have a much better understanding of how they all lie once I receive a replacement #13 in the next issue. Again, thanks for your help. Regards 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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Hi, Latest update. After steaming a bow former of and gluing it back, i was much happier with the result and have started to infill with balsa wood, ensuring everything is level and same distance each side from the adjacent former. Results below:    Will continue tomorrow once the glue has had a good time to set. 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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Hi, I have built the framework for the SOTS's launch, fiddly but fun.  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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Hi Claret good job  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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Hi, Many thanks for your kind words and encouragement. I have done a bit more balsa boxing, and have a let the glue set over the week, mainly due to other commitments etc. Hopefully will start sanding on Sunday. Here a few pictures of my progress.    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, coming along very nicely..... keep it going, nice, slow and steady.... Look forward to seeing your build progress...
Alan
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Hi, I have finished the boxing in section part one. took a lot of time and balsa wood  It has had a week to set before I started sanding.   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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Hi, After the boxing in, I proceed to sand into shape. This job is best done outside and took a few hours, even after cutting and sawing of any excessive balsa. not completely finished, but ran out of daylight today  Surprising how strong the model is for the balsa infils!!   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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Looking good Claret, hard part is over and fine sanding should just finish it off nicely... No chance of it warping or twisting now eh....  .... Keep posting and I'll keep following... Alan
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Hi, In between boxing in and waiting for the glue to set, I started the planking on the small boat, fiddly but found it okay to do. glue and pins were the order of the day for this.   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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Hi Claret, what can I say! top job I am really proud of you and the team 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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Great job
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Hi Alan, Mike & Ger C, Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. Keep up the good work on your builds, I am following them for help and inspiration. Regards 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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