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Spent a couple of hours wit a rasp and tore down the ribs and got everything flat. The original plan if I remember said to attach the cannon to a little block of wood and insert through the gunport!. I think this way will work better and more solid.  HMS Surprise
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Wow Moriarty, didn't take you long to strip her down to her bare shell..... Look forward to seeing how this project turns out....  Regards Alan
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First line of gunports are now in after a lot of measure and debate exactly where to put em  HMS Surprise
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I encountered a little problem with the bow shape in that it wasnt right and the planks would not sit right. On looking through some of the builds ,I decided to put in extra formers to try and correct this. At first glance it seems to work. I can see the benefits of fitting all them balsa formers.  HMS Surprise
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It seems to be working.  HMS Surprise
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Got to admire you for attempting this, so much more work involved than just starting a new build, looking very nice in that last pic though, will be watching this one all the way
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Another update on her. Gunports all in on the port side.  HMS Surprise
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New decking in the process of fitting. I decided this had to go in now to add stability to the walls and it would not have gone in later as I intended. Ready to start the starboard side now. Progress will be slow now as I am back to work after a wek off .  HMS Surprise
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Hi Moriarty. You're really cracking on with her and improving all the way! It's really interesting seeing your Mantua version 'naked'  and comparing her with the DelPrado early stages in the kit build instructions, almost identical sized models but so many differences in the methods and kit parts! Keep up the good work M  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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You don't hang around Moriarty, will say that for you... Cracking work and can see the renovation will be a big improvement..... Enjoying following your work on this..... Regards Alan
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Another update on progress. Got this deck in and the walls done.  HMS Surprise
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All the lower gunports are now cut and the bullwarks are going in on the starboard side.  HMS Surprise
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And a rear view.  HMS Surprise
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Classy work Moriarty, can see this will end up being a renovation to be proud of.... Keep posting the good work.... Regards Alan
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Cheers Alan, another update. I had to cut in the drips for the gunports so here they are.  HMS Surprise
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I still had the original brass drips that I never fitted on the original. Held on to them for 10 years, never throw anything away. A dry run with the doors and drips as they will look hopefully.  HMS Surprise
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Beautiful work there Moriarty. She is going the real classy way I think. Watching with interest Rgds, Hans
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Looking very very good and i look forward to seeing further posts Cheers
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Another update guys, had a think about the stand for this one and decided to build it in with the hull.The hull is going to be coppered so it should all look neat and tidy when finished. A couple of bits of scrap dowl cut into the keel and anchored with a smaller piece, abit of glue ,a couple of pins and it is rock solid.  HMS Surprise
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This is how it looks on the finished side.  HMS Surprise
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