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#981 Posted : 15 February 2013 20:46:41

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ISSUE 67 BUILD

And here are the photos of fitting the deck coverings:-

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#982 Posted : 15 February 2013 20:52:24

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Very nice Mike... have to say I haven't given much thought to warships, prefer sail ships myself... Still love seeing all your work though... Keep posting.... Cool

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#983 Posted : 15 February 2013 20:53:33

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ISSUE 67 BUILD

All that remains to show you is the finished result, I am pleased with the outcome and as usual just took my time measuring 3 times and cutting once:-

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#984 Posted : 15 February 2013 20:57:30

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ISSUE 67 BUILD

Well thats all for now thank you for visiting my build of the Hood, as usual questions and comments are welcome BigGrin

I will leave you with my 2 favourit photos of build 67:-

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#985 Posted : 15 February 2013 21:05:00

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Hi Mike coming together really well
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After all your period ship builds are you happy not having to lay every single deck plank BigGrin

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#986 Posted : 16 February 2013 12:13:21

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Looks like its coming alive with the contrast of the wooden deck against the grey. Nice work Cool

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#987 Posted : 16 February 2013 13:19:08

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Looks really nice. I am impressed with the detail on the deck. Cool

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#988 Posted : 16 February 2013 15:15:09

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Gandale wrote:

Very nice Mike... have to say I haven't given much thought to warships, prefer sail ships myself... Still love seeing all your work though... Keep posting.... Cool

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Hi Alan thank you for your nice comment BigGrin

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#989 Posted : 16 February 2013 15:16:47

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Hi Mike coming together really well
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After all your period ship builds are you happy not having to lay every single deck plank BigGrin

Hi Stewart, thank you you are so right about the planking Blink

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#990 Posted : 16 February 2013 15:44:33

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Tomick wrote:

Looks like its coming alive with the contrast of the wooden deck against the grey. Nice work Cool

Hi Mr T thank you for kind comments BigGrin

Best regards Mike

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#991 Posted : 16 February 2013 19:11:26

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jase wrote:

Looks really nice. I am impressed with the detail on the deck. Cool

Hi Jase, yes the deck is very nice and the off cuts will come in handy for other projects BigGrin

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#992 Posted : 18 February 2013 17:12:51

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MISSING DOWEL RODS IN ISSUE 75

I have spoken to Hachette and the rods which should have been included in issue 75, (for use in issue 76) will be included in issue 77.

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#993 Posted : 18 February 2013 19:07:04

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Absolutely stunning work Mike..Been following your builds...Cracking work mate!! Love

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#994 Posted : 18 February 2013 22:01:06

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Absolutely stunning work Mike..Been following your builds...Cracking work mate!! Love

Hi Jonny, thank you for your comments BigGrin

How are you these days? Best wishes Mike

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#995 Posted : 18 February 2013 23:57:21

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Hi Mike,
I can see you have been very busy with your Hood, and building to a very high standard.Thank you for posting.
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#996 Posted : 19 February 2013 10:20:34

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Hi Mike,
I can see you have been very busy with your Hood, and building to a very high standard.Thank you for posting.
Kind Regards Trev.

Thanks Trev for your nice comments BigGrin

I hope you are keeping well. Best wishes Mike

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#997 Posted : 19 February 2013 12:56:17

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Hi Mike.
Looking very nice. Like the spray job. Keep up the good work. Ian. BigGrin

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#998 Posted : 19 February 2013 20:39:16

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ian smith wrote:

Hi Mike.
Looking very nice. Like the spray job. Keep up the good work. Ian. BigGrin

Hi Ian, thank you for your nice comments BigGrin

Kind regards Mike

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#999 Posted : 22 February 2013 15:39:41

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Hi Mike
Your deck coverings look great ThumpUp

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Peter BigGrin

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#1000 Posted : 22 February 2013 18:39:53

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Hi Mike
Your deck coverings look great ThumpUp

Hi Peter, I was surprised with the quality, they are excellent BigGrin

Thank you kind regards Mike

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