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Joined: 09/02/2012 Posts: 569 Points: 1,675 Location: Scotland
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Oh Boy, what can I say, you have been at it since I looked in last, Looking good, I should be back soon. Will keep an eye on your build, or should I say renovation.
MoMo
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Rank: Administration      Groups: Registered, Forum Support Team, Administrators, Global Forum Support Team, Moderator, Official Builds Joined: 09/11/2012 Posts: 8,283 Points: 23,937 Location: East midlands
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Stunning change , just stunning  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Moriarty, I love to see a mediocre model being dismatled and undergo a complete overhaul to a thing of beauty.... This build certainly fits that bill.... simply beautiful work and a credit to you.....  Regards Alan
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Joined: 13/01/2012 Posts: 605 Points: 1,630 Location: Bucks
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Thanks for the comments guys. I am trying to make this one 10 times better than the original and with no plans at hand, a lot of help and ideas from the other Victory builds across the forum have helped no end in getting it this far. I am afraid to say that she is on hold for the time being due to a house move and the workspace I use being dismantled to be reborn some where else. I will be back once everything is settled and I can build again. My internet will be down for a short time also but I will be back in time with a new flat and a new woman to share the building of models. Thanks again everyone for the encouragement and keep on building guys, you are all craftsmen in your own right.   HMS Surprise
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Hi Moriarty, will look forward to your return..... Very best of luck to you and your new woman.... Regards Alan
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 13/01/2012 Posts: 605 Points: 1,630 Location: Bucks
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Hi there guys, I,m back on line and nearly ready to start building again. HMS Surprise
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WELCOME back moriarty happy building Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Joined: 20/10/2010 Posts: 511 Points: 1,459 Location: Loughborough
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Welcome back moriarty, you have been sorely missed, hope everything has gone well for you and can't wait for all the builds your on. Builds in progress: HMS Victory.HMS Surprise.
Completed builds: Revell London Bus 1/24.
Builds to do:Sovereign of the seas, Hms Albion.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 13/01/2012 Posts: 605 Points: 1,630 Location: Bucks
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Thanks for the welcome back boys, just puttin the finishing touches to the new workbench and I,m back into the build. HMS Surprise
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Welcome back indeed Moriarty! Make sure your new workroom has really good air con . . . I wish mine did!!!  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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Welcome back Moriarty, so nice to see you back with us... .. Hope your move went well and are fully settled in ready to start on your builds again..... .. Once again looking forward to seeing your work.... Regards Alan
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Joined: 13/01/2012 Posts: 605 Points: 1,630 Location: Bucks
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Slowly getting back into the build boys, still looking for things in boxes but been concentrating on the main mast renovation. Added a fair amount of extra detail to the fighting tops and rigged it to go straight into the hole. Couple of bits and pieces to go on and then its ready for fitting.  HMS Surprise
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Very nice work Moriarty, nice to see you back to producing your very high standards.... Regards Alan
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
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An update on the mast progress guys, been a bit slow on these cos the bits are everywhere with the move an things and still trying to work out whats what. Here is how it stands at the mo with enhanced braces in place. Next will be the foremast almost ready for permanent placing and rigging.  HMS Surprise
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The foremast almost ready to take the shrouds.  HMS Surprise
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Looking very good! Got to admire you for taking on a renovation when you could have started a new build, I am watching both the Vic renovations on this forum with interest. Out of curiosity, what is the black paint you are using? It looks a nice finish and not too glossy like the admiralty paint, is it just the camera or are you using a different brand? Steve
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 13/01/2012 Posts: 605 Points: 1,630 Location: Bucks
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Hi Steve, the paint I use was some stuff that was purchased in Wickes for painting the fence. I salvaged some before she used it all and thinned it down a little. I keep it in an old curry jar and have used it on everything I have built so cost wise it has cost me nothin really. I dont believe in buying special paints at inflated prices and black is black in my book. HMS Surprise
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Just another update guys. Fore and main mast now in position and braced and the beginnings of the shrouds in place. Been studying a lot of other builds for info and detail for the bowsprit.Its been slow progress mainly due to the move and sorting things out but should start to get quicker.  HMS Surprise
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Just another view. Total outlay is now on the £60 mark due to the purchase of some more cord.  HMS Surprise
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The rigging is looking nice J “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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