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Started on the launch today.  When unpacking I realised how small it is!  . Better be working very carefully!  Kobus
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Hi Kobus, the launch is small and be especially careful with those ribs, they are very delicate....  .. She really is fun to build though.... Regards Alan
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Finished with the four issues, 8 - 11, I received. Completed the launch and cut it loose from it's support block.      Now have to wait for the next delivery before I can continue!  Happy building to all! Regards Kobus
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Finally got some wood that I can use for my build. Although it is still 75 mm (3") wide it is only about 3 mm (1/8") thick and I can cut it into planks of 4 - 5 mm.  And I got myself a Dremel, as I cannot wait or rely on Jacklin, for the 'free' gifts they promised.  Still haven't recieved any of the advertised gifts.  Regards Kobus
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Nice work Kobus  .Whilst the free drill is good for the smaller jobs,you will find the dremel has plenty of umpf for continuous work.I have had mine 14yrs,and as you Know from my build,it hasn't had an easy life.Nice find with the timber,cherry especially as this looks beautiful when used on a model. Kind Regards Nigel
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Steady progress Kobus, looking good.... Regards Alan
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NMBROOK wrote:Nice work Kobus .Whilst the free drill is good for the smaller jobs,you will find the dremel has plenty of umpf for continuous work.I have had mine 14yrs,and as you Know from my build,it hasn't had an easy life.Nice find with the timber,cherry especially as this looks beautiful when used on a model. Kind Regards Nigel Hi Nigel Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. Regards Kobus
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Gandale wrote:Steady progress Kobus, looking good.... Regards Alan Hi Alan Thanks for the fhe feedback. Regards Kobus
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Hi Kobus, That`s coming on nicely and as for the Dremel it`s a great tool. I have purchased the same one but with the extra accessories, just in case they were needed later on. If you intend to use the supplied bamboo for your first planking, then you will get a lot of use with it. Having marked out my cannon and entry ports, I used a small round end reamer to remove most of the bamboo from the ports, but be careful as it has a tendency to try and skip across the surface. The big advantage though is the amount of time it saves. Keep up the good work. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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delboy271155 wrote:Hi Kobus, That`s coming on nicely and as for the Dremel it`s a great tool. I have purchased the same one but with the extra accessories, just in case they were needed later on. If you intend to use the supplied bamboo for your first planking, then you will get a lot of use with it. Having marked out my cannon and entry ports, I used a small round end reamer to remove most of the bamboo from the ports, but be careful as it has a tendency to try and skip across the surface. The big advantage though is the amount of time it saves. Keep up the good work. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Hi Derek Thanks for the info, much appreciated. I'm definately going to plank with the bamboo for the first planking. I've seen that there is a Spiral Cutting Bit available, ever used that before? Regards Kobus
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KobusBeukes wrote:delboy271155 wrote:Hi Kobus, That`s coming on nicely and as for the Dremel it`s a great tool. I have purchased the same one but with the extra accessories, just in case they were needed later on. If you intend to use the supplied bamboo for your first planking, then you will get a lot of use with it. Having marked out my cannon and entry ports, I used a small round end reamer to remove most of the bamboo from the ports, but be careful as it has a tendency to try and skip across the surface. The big advantage though is the amount of time it saves. Keep up the good work. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Hi Derek Thanks for the info, much appreciated. I'm definately going to plank with the bamboo for the first planking. I've seen that there is a Spiral Cutting Bit available, ever used that before? Regards Hi Kobus I know the one you mean,but it is designed for cutting ceramic tiles.I bought one for doing that job,for which it is brilliant,but tried it on wood and it is a little to fine and tends to burn the wood.You may find a spiral cutter that is intended for use with the rotazip cutter.I stick to the normal wood milling cutters. Kind Regards Nigel
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Hi Kobus, I concur with Nigel and say "keep to the tooling bits meant for wood", then with a little bit of care as mentioned before you will get the results you want. Good Luck. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Nigel and Derek Thanks for the heads up, as I was contemplating in buying one. I can recommend this forum to any new builder as help and advice are always available! Regards Kobus
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Hi Kobus, think you will find the dremel will become your trusted friend but would suggest you practice a little with the various attachments before using it on your build..... Just for info, this is the bit I used with the dremel to cut out the gun ports on the bamboo.. Just make sure you keep a good hold of it as it has a tendency to want to skip across your work..... .. Hope it helps.. Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Hi Alan Thanks for the info. Will definately practice with the Dremel before I take it to the build. Regards Kobus
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Hi Kobus I made a piece of hull out of spare bamboo to practice on Rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ?
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Martyn Ingram wrote: Hi Kobus I made a piece of hull out of spare bamboo to practice on Rgd Martyn Hi Martyn Thanks for the tip, will definately follow this route before I start cutting any holes in the build. Regards Kobus
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hi Kobus I had the same idea as martin, but dont throw it away. i used mine to try out the second plank caulking and also cutting the sapele needs a try before going into the main ship. keep the photos coming. Cheers Stu
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Hi Stu Thanks for the info! Will definately do some practice as I'm waiting for my next deliveries  ! Regards Kobus
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Received the next four issues, i.e. 12, 13, 14 and 15, today! Will post some pictures over the weekend! Enjoy your builds! Regards Kobus
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