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MWG wrote: Alan, your work seems fine to me Your decking went down like mine because your measurements when fitting the Balsa fillets were spot on!!!  Top Job Regards Mike Thanks Mike, feels like I am sitting on your shoulder watching eveything you do..... hope the weight of me doesn't get you down too much.....  Alan
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Hi Alan ,not at all no problem Kind 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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Well tonight I managed to finally complete the planking on the ships launch and for a first attempt I am quietly pleased with the outcome.... Tomorrow will give the hull a fine sanding to complete the job unless of course the launch is also double planked....  Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Completed the fine sanding of the ships launch. Now ready for it's first coat of primer.... Now thinking whether to paint or stain, airing on the side of painting. Will see what the official build diary and mag shows before deciding.... Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Hi Alan a vsry nice job Spot on 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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MWG wrote:Hi Alan a vsry nice job Spot on Regards Mike Thanks for the nice comment Mike.. Thoroughly enjoyed putting this together...onwards we go eh.... Alan
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Hi alan, The launch is looking awesome 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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claret wrote:Hi alan, The launch is looking awesome Regards claret Thanks for those kind words Claret and thanks for looking in..... Alan
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Issue 12 collected from the newsagents and parts shown here were checked for any damage.... none to be seen... Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Started work on glueing and pinning the lower deck.... Partially set the pins in place along the rib lines on all sections. Then applied PVA to all the lower deck supports and pinned the decks in place. Having the pins partially set meant the task could be quickly completed before the glue started to set... Everything slotted together very nicely I am happy to say..... Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Started fitting the dummy gun support beams. First beam to be fitted was between ribs 13 and 21, ensuring it was cut to size and only covering half the rib on both 13 and 21. Also shaped the lower edge of the beam to sit flush on the deck. Once happy with the dry fit then glued and clamped in place.. Would have liked to pin the beams to the ribs but sadly, used all the pins on pinning the deck down and being a first build I still have to build up supplies and spares....  Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Will continue fitting the gun support beams tomorrow and hopefully make a start on fitting the deck supports for the next deck.... Happy building all.....
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Finally finished fitting the dummy gun support beams. At one stage I thought I had cut the slits too far but thankfully not. Now making a start on the deck supports, have them all cut to size and just about to glue in place..... More tomorrow..... Gandale attached the following image(s):
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That's one nice looking ship coming on there Alan, I think with the amount of detail in this ship you can't beat the painted finish. Best of luck and keep the pics coming! Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Plymouth57 wrote:That's one nice looking ship coming on there Alan, I think with the amount of detail in this ship you can't beat the painted finish. Best of luck and keep the pics coming! Robin Thanks Robin, have to agree with you regarding the amount of detail this ship will have.... as there is very little historical information on her decor it does give us a certain amount of freedom as to the finish... The only thing I know for certain is I am not painting the hull white, will either stain or apply walnut veneer... the veneer option is looking favourite..... Thanks for taking the time to look in and comment... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan, you should be proud of your build It s a credit to you, top job. Kind 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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MWG wrote:Hi Alan, you should be proud of your build It s a credit to you, top job. Kind regards Mike Thanks Mike, have to admit I do feel an element of pride in how she has came together so far but realise there is still a long way to go and lots to learn.... Thanks for looking in again... Regards Alan
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Have now completed fitting the deck support spars across the ribs and glued in place. Feels very flimsey so as an extra precaution am now using 6mm beech dowel to add additional supports.....  Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Hi Alan, She is looking brilliant. 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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claret wrote:Hi Alan,
She is looking brilliant.
Regards
Claret Thanks for looking in Claret, appreciate your nice comment... Hope you get yours sorted out soon..... Regards Alan
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