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der Gohfelder wrote:Hi Alan! It´s looking very good, you are doing a fantastic job  Regards, Bernd Thanks Bernd, I am pleased with it but it is slow going.....  Regards Alan
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KobusBeukes wrote:Hi Alan Well done, she is looking magnificient!  Regards Thanks you for the lovely comment Kobus, truly appreciated....  Regards Alan
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delboy271155 wrote:Hi Alan, WTG my friend, that looks great. I`ve just done the main sanding job, then spread some filler to find low spots, then more sanding to come. My question is, you are using map pins to secure your second planking and if I am not mistaken you did not use the bamboo base layer, so any suggestions how to fix the second layer when you have a base layer that is nothing softer than concrete  . Obviously understand if you`ve not used bamboo that may be a stupid question but, if you don`t know then maybe somebody else may. Can always hope, Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Hi Derek, you ask all the questions you need to, it is why we all publish on this forum, to help each other along to successful builds..... Yes I am using standard map pins with a 5mm rounded head and this may surprise you but my first layer of planking IS the bamboo supplied with the issues.... .. The map pins do go into the bamboo with surprising ease and I found that out by accident.... .. However, as the heads are hard plastic I would not recommend you try pushing them into the bamboo using your thumb, I have seen the pin come through the pin head so beware.... I gently tap the pins in using a small hammmer...simples.... You will bend quite a few but it's a method that works for me.... Hope this answers your question.... Thanks for looking in and commenting... Regards
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Now I really do feel so lucky.... this being my 56th birthday I have now been told by my wonderful brother in law that the Cutty Sark is on its way as a birthday present.... he is just sorry it hasn't arrived in time......  .. My armada is certainly building and will keep me going for a long time to come...... if I survive that long..... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:Now I really do feel so lucky.... this being my 56th birthday I have now been told by my wonderful brother in law that the Cutty Sark is on its way as a birthday present.... he is just sorry it hasn't arrived in time...... .. My armada is certainly building and will keep me going for a long time to come...... if I survive that long..... Regards Alan Hi Alan Now that is lucky!!!!I have a claim to fame here.The firm I work for was responsible for all the steel reinforcements in the hull of the Cutty Sark post fire.We also jacked it up and fabricated and installed the supporting structure that holds it up today.Our Technical director didn't come across too well on the beeb documentary though Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK wrote:Gandale wrote:Now I really do feel so lucky.... this being my 56th birthday I have now been told by my wonderful brother in law that the Cutty Sark is on its way as a birthday present.... he is just sorry it hasn't arrived in time...... .. My armada is certainly building and will keep me going for a long time to come...... if I survive that long..... Regards Alan Hi Alan Now that is lucky!!!!I have a claim to fame here.The firm I work for was responsible for all the steel reinforcements in the hull of the Cutty Sark post fire.We also jacked it up and fabricated and installed the supporting structure that holds it up today.Our Technical director didn't come across too well on the beeb docomeentary though Kind Regards Nigel Wow Nigel, talk about an interesting project, were you involved youself in the post fire renovations... Think she is simply a beautiful ship and am so happy to know this one is on its way..... .. I know I am a very fortunate person..... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan
All the work on the hull that we did is hidden.Basically we had to design an fabricate a mountain of 35mm thick steel plates that were shaped to wrap round what was left of the original frames.This was to provide the structural rigidity that allowed the ship to be jacked up,without this she would have collapsed.This steelwork was then hidden beneath the hull planking.An interesting point is that the tiling on the bottom is not copper.It is a brass/copper alloy and has more of a gold colour to it.I am reliably informed that this is faithfull to the original tiling.
We jacked the ship up,and installed the support struts.These pick up at locations on the inner steel plate work to unify the structure.
Kind Regards Nigel
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 Happy Birthday Alan Wot a bril present Rgd Martyn also 56 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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Happy birthday Alan and congrats on a wonderful present.  Rgds, Hans
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Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Gandale wrote:delboy271155 wrote:Hi Alan, WTG my friend, that looks great. I`ve just done the main sanding job, then spread some filler to find low spots, then more sanding to come. My question is, you are using map pins to secure your second planking and if I am not mistaken you did not use the bamboo base layer, so any suggestions how to fix the second layer when you have a base layer that is nothing softer than concrete . Obviously understand if you`ve not used bamboo that may be a stupid question but, if you don`t know then maybe somebody else may. Can always hope, Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Hi Derek, you ask all the questions you need to, it is why we all publish on this forum, to help each other along to successful builds..... Yes I am using standard map pins with a 5mm rounded head and this may surprise you but my first layer of planking IS the bamboo supplied with the issues.... .. The map pins do go into the bamboo with surprising ease and I found that out by accident.... .. However, as the heads are hard plastic I would not recommend you try pushing them into the bamboo using your thumb, I have seen the pin come through the pin head so beware.... I gently tap the pins in using a small hammmer...simples.... You will bend quite a few but it's a method that works for me.... Hope this answers your question.... Thanks for looking in and commenting... Regards Hi Alan, Firstly  "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" I`ll Hang on a couple of years for you to catch up if that`s Ok ! But, back to business, thanks for the reply ref: "map pins" and yep I`ve seen them pins come back through the plastic with nasty results, so light tap with miniature hammer looks like the way to go. Finally, well almost which adhesive did you use? Now, in signing off "Bring on the Cutty Sark" Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Alan
Deepest apologies,got carried away,HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!
Kind Regards Nigel
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Hi Alan Congratulations with the birthday, hope you enjoy the day! Regards Kobus
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Happy Birthday Alan. That is some Brother in Law you have Obviously recongnises and encouraging your new talent Regards Claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
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007 Iconic DB5.
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delboy271155 wrote:Gandale wrote:delboy271155 wrote:Hi Alan, WTG my friend, that looks great. I`ve just done the main sanding job, then spread some filler to find low spots, then more sanding to come. My question is, you are using map pins to secure your second planking and if I am not mistaken you did not use the bamboo base layer, so any suggestions how to fix the second layer when you have a base layer that is nothing softer than concrete . Obviously understand if you`ve not used bamboo that may be a stupid question but, if you don`t know then maybe somebody else may. Can always hope, Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Hi Derek, you ask all the questions you need to, it is why we all publish on this forum, to help each other along to successful builds..... Yes I am using standard map pins with a 5mm rounded head and this may surprise you but my first layer of planking IS the bamboo supplied with the issues.... .. The map pins do go into the bamboo with surprising ease and I found that out by accident.... .. However, as the heads are hard plastic I would not recommend you try pushing them into the bamboo using your thumb, I have seen the pin come through the pin head so beware.... I gently tap the pins in using a small hammmer...simples.... You will bend quite a few but it's a method that works for me.... Hope this answers your question.... Thanks for looking in and commenting... Regards Hi Alan, Firstly "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" I`ll Hang on a couple of years for you to catch up if that`s Ok ! But, back to business, thanks for the reply ref: "map pins" and yep I`ve seen them pins come back through the plastic with nasty results, so light tap with miniature hammer looks like the way to go. Finally, well almost which adhesive did you use? Now, in signing off "Bring on the Cutty Sark" Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Hi Derek, I used aliphatic glue plus I should point out, the pins are not put in through the planks but sit at the edge of the plank simply using the pin head to keep the plank in position... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan! I wish all the best, happy birthday!!!!!!! I hope there is a big party Best Regards, Bernd
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Gandale wrote:delboy271155 wrote:Gandale wrote:delboy271155 wrote:Hi Alan, WTG my friend, that looks great. I`ve just done the main sanding job, then spread some filler to find low spots, then more sanding to come. My question is, you are using map pins to secure your second planking and if I am not mistaken you did not use the bamboo base layer, so any suggestions how to fix the second layer when you have a base layer that is nothing softer than concrete . Obviously understand if you`ve not used bamboo that may be a stupid question but, if you don`t know then maybe somebody else may. Can always hope, Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Hi Derek, you ask all the questions you need to, it is why we all publish on this forum, to help each other along to successful builds..... Yes I am using standard map pins with a 5mm rounded head and this may surprise you but my first layer of planking IS the bamboo supplied with the issues.... .. The map pins do go into the bamboo with surprising ease and I found that out by accident.... .. However, as the heads are hard plastic I would not recommend you try pushing them into the bamboo using your thumb, I have seen the pin come through the pin head so beware.... I gently tap the pins in using a small hammmer...simples.... You will bend quite a few but it's a method that works for me.... Hope this answers your question.... Thanks for looking in and commenting... Regards Hi Alan, Firstly "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" I`ll Hang on a couple of years for you to catch up if that`s Ok ! But, back to business, thanks for the reply ref: "map pins" and yep I`ve seen them pins come back through the plastic with nasty results, so light tap with miniature hammer looks like the way to go. Finally, well almost which adhesive did you use? Now, in signing off "Bring on the Cutty Sark" Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Hi Derek, I used aliphatic glue plus I should point out, the pins are not put in through the planks but sit at the edge of the plank simply using the pin head to keep the plank in position... Regards Alan Cheers Alan, Appreciate your help, understand the use of the pins as that makes a lot of sense. Could you recommend an aliphatic adhesive, as never used one before and a possible supplier. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Derek, this is the glue I use and CMB is my supplier..... http://www.cornwallmodel...catalog/wood_glues.html
Hope this helps.. Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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A huge thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes, although I was working all day I had a great evening even though it was pretty quite... school day the following day so couldn't over indulge.... .. Thanks again.. Best regards Alan
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Hi alan! sorry for the late message but happy birthday! cutty sark should be a great build! Processing - Progressing
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Cheers Alan, Order on it`s way. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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