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BOWSPRIT MODIFICATION Well team that is all for now Questions and comments are welcome  I will leave you with some photos with the stem in situ although dry fitted Kind regards Mike:- MWG attached the following image(s): 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 mike hope this is the right place lol:- are you still making the enhancements for H.M.S.Victory if so could you please supply me with the information about them and the cost I watch your builds closely and find them very informative thank you dave
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davie wrote:Hi mike hope this is the right place lol:- are you still making the enhancements for H.M.S.Victory if so could you please supply me with the information about them and the cost I watch your builds closely and find them very informative thank you dave Hi Davie I have sent you a PM 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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Hi Mike. Hope you had a good holiday. Sots is looking fantastic. Look forward to seeing your progress Ian  Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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ian smith wrote:Hi Mike. Hope you had a good holiday. Sots is looking fantastic. Look forward to seeing your progress Ian Hi Ian, we had a great holiday Thank you for asking. 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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stunning work Mike, cant wait to see more ^^ Processing - Progressing
Previous builds: HMS Victory
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Admiral Anti Spiral wrote:stunning work Mike, cant wait to see more ^^ Hi Admiral, Thank you for your kind comment Best 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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PREPARING FOR PLANKING This is the Job if done properly is most rewarding because it pays you dividends in the finished planking. The first task is to fill the gaps between the deck and the bow rib, this will help you with forming the plank for the bow curve (every little helps. Measure and cut two wedges:- MWG attached the following image(s): 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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PREPARING THE PLANKING Then fit the two wedges, using Aliphatic glue (please clamp to help the grab)fill the gaps with the natural Ronseal filler, then sand smooth, and also sand to follow the shape of the hull:- Thats all for this session Kind regards Mike MWG attached the following image(s): 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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Looking very good Mike, great work  Got my PM?
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Jesus-Belzheim wrote:Looking very good Mike, great work Got my PM? Hi Peter thank you, no I have not received your PM  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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I'm very interested in your mod for the bowsprit, placing it starboard of the foremast. Lots of history behind that positioning. Thanks for the idea, although I am way off that point in the build due to joining in late.
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Captain David wrote:I'm very interested in your mod for the bowsprit, placing it starboard of the foremast. Lots of history behind that positioning. Thanks for the idea, although I am way off that point in the build due to joining in late. Hi David anything I can do to help you please call 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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Good clean job there Mike. Well done. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Hans wrote:Good clean job there Mike. Well done. Hi Hans,Thank you for your post much appreciated 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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PLANKING FROM THE GARDBOARD PLANKS I have now fitted 4 planks each side of the Gardboard planks (with the gardboard planks 5each side) plus I have fitted all the planks including droppers on the stern keel. I have soaked the planks where I need curvature, and then fitted them to the ship (without adhesive)to dry in situ, then I cut and fitted. The planks in the photos when they are dark, are wet, and then you will see when I have fitted them, I hope the photos tell the story:- MWG attached the following image(s): 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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PLANKING FROM THE GARDBOARD PLANKS Now I will show you photos of the Keel stern:- MWG attached the following image(s): 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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FITTING THE PLANKS FROM THE GARDBOARD As the planks will have a second plank on them I have not been as critical as if this had been the only planking. This is how the ship looks now, the gap down the keel is 4mm and I have test fitted the Stem and keel parts. Thank you for looking in Kind regards Mike PS I am not using Bamboo planks, I have favoured Lime Wood Also I have modified my rear stern that is why the plank curls over the stern. MWG attached the following image(s): 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 Mike , It`s delboy the inquisitive one  .Looking at your post #581 I see you are broadening the bow end of the second false deck and I can see why, but i have planked without the additional fillets and I also have a small gap the whole way down port and starboard sides of the second false deck to the row of planks next to them, so my question is, are you fairing your ribs back to the shape of the second false deck from bow to stern? Hope that question makes sense, it does to me but I know what I`m trying to get over . Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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delboy271155 wrote:Hi Mike , It`s delboy the inquisitive one .Looking at your post #581 I see you are broadening the bow end of the second false deck and I can see why, but i have planked without the additional fillets and I also have a small gap the whole way down port and starboard sides of the second false deck to the row of planks next to them, so my question is, are you fairing your ribs back to the shape of the second false deck from bow to stern? Hope that question makes sense, it does to me but I know what I`m trying to get over . Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Hi Derek, Thank you for a very good question I have faired the ribs but where I have had gaps I have filled them with planking and then faired them I hope that helps here are the photos of what I mean Kind regards Mike MWG attached the following image(s): 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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