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benny b
#1 Posted : 10 May 2013 16:35:53

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hi why have deagostini in both parts 35 and 36 put 2 cannon kits. in parts section we have 2 barrals 2 gun carrages 4 wheels but only 2 axels Confused in each part. each cannon needs 2 axels will the other axels be in later editions? sorry just noticed have receved 3 carrages in part 36Confused
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#2 Posted : 10 May 2013 16:54:48

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Sounds like it's a Packing Error to me. You can get Customer Services to replace it or it's probably cheaper than the phone call to Customer Services to buy some 1mm Brass Rod on EBay for 99p.

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#3 Posted : 10 May 2013 18:15:16

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Sounds like you are 4 wheels short as well.
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#4 Posted : 10 May 2013 19:32:30

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i dont think so andy if you look at contents list in mag it says 2 axels i first thought they were longer but no theres only about a centermeter left when you cut them to length for first cannon
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#5 Posted : 10 May 2013 19:42:02

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benny b wrote:
i dont think so andy if you look at contents list in mag it says 2 axels i first thought they were longer but no theres only about a centermeter left when you cut them to length for first cannon


HI Benny,
I had a look at Mr T's build and the twin Cannon Kits on there seem to have only 2 Axles in the packet as well, as far as I can seeConfused. I wonder if they've muddled up the 2 Cannons, as we have had some smaller Cannons with only a single Axle. I guess this is a question for the Man himself then, Mr T.
But, as I say 1mm Brass Rod can be had for next to nothing, although the Kit should be correct.
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thanks andy i did sort it with brass rod
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#7 Posted : 10 May 2013 20:02:06

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But if you need 4 axles, you need 8 wheels. If you only got 4, that is a problem.
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#8 Posted : 10 May 2013 20:33:51

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sorted that to captain thay may not be metal but will not be noticed once painted had some old plastic sprue the right diameter
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#9 Posted : 10 May 2013 20:48:48

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I remember reading some time ago, that when a "Man-o'-War" attacked and captured an enemy ship, it was common to "liberate" the ship of it's armament, especially if they had some nicer pieces, thus it was not uncommon for ships of the line to have guns of different manufacture and nationality. So, if you have any spare guns of approximate size, they could, perhaps, be put to good use and increase authenticity ?

I for one, have no idea if Sovereign of the Seas ever saw action though.
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#10 Posted : 10 May 2013 22:11:37

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you've got a point here and i've only just noticed.. i've got 4 gun kits and only 4 axles also, so i've got 2 gun kits that i cant complete?? hopefully just a error and can be resolvedConfused Confused
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court orchard wrote:
benny b wrote:
i dont think so andy if you look at contents list in mag it says 2 axels i first thought they were longer but no theres only about a centermeter left when you cut them to length for first cannon


HI Benny,
I had a look at Mr T's build and the twin Cannon Kits on there seem to have only 2 Axles in the packet as well, as far as I can seeConfused. I wonder if they've muddled up the 2 Cannons, as we have had some smaller Cannons with only a single Axle. I guess this is a question for the Man himself then, Mr T.
But, as I say 1mm Brass Rod can be had for next to nothing, although the Kit should be correct.


Both lengths of wire are cut in half = 4 axles for two guns as per 35, 36 and 37..
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I was under the impression that you had to be very careful, cut each axle to fit and the little bit left over just does the cannon barrel so it sits on the carriage.
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#13 Posted : 10 May 2013 23:38:01

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the ones i have are far too short to cut in half, if i did they would only just fit in the carriage but i wouldn't be able to fit the wheels on Confused
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#14 Posted : 11 May 2013 09:58:01

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It appears there is a wire discrepency/shortfall., have asked production to look into this..Blink
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Admiral Anti Spiral wrote:
the ones i have are far too short to cut in half, if i did they would only just fit in the carriage but i wouldn't be able to fit the wheels on Confused



I just got issue 30-33 today. Issue 30 has a gun kit, an axle (too short to be cut in two) and two wheels. When I looked in the magazine, it showed ......... wait for it .......... a gun kit with axle and two wheels Blink Confused
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Often where there are duplicate parts, the parts contained image may only show one item, but the description list notes the actual quantity..
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karl1113 wrote:
I was under the impression that you had to be very careful, cut each axle to fit and the little bit left over just does the cannon barrel so it sits on the carriage.


You dont need a length for the barrel trunion, as the trunion is part of the barrel casting..
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Tomick wrote:
Often where there are duplicate parts, the parts contained image may only show one item, but the description list notes the actual quantity..



Whoops, my mistake, Blushing Mr T, I've just looked at the gun kit in issue 30 and it's a two wheel gun. Thank you for your help.
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Update - An additional length of wire will be provided within Issue 50.
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