Thanks Hans, Do you possibly have any suggestions on where I can get a complete kit from in Cape Town?

Good Day Hans.

Issue 9 Now

Enjoying this build. Cannons are done and looking great. That wire twisting was a tuffy but managed to compromise Reaching an interesting stage now.

Question. Is it essential to build a display stand on the keel? or can I build a separate one later closer to when its done? like the Victory? I still want to you move the model around check areas etc...

Regards

Mogamad (CJ)

Hi Kobus,

Thank you for the information. Good luck with your build. Please keep me updated on how you go. I am upto episode 6, and I am waiting now for my delivery from Jacklin. I have finished the two cannons, which I really enjoyed completing.

Regards
Chantel[/quote]

Hi Chantel

I'm at issue 5 and waiting for my next delivery from Jacklin. As Hans has said this hobby will teach you patience! When we start with the hull layering, we will be glad for the time between deliveries.

I will also start my build diary under the SA Forum.

Regards

Hi CJ
In most cases you do not have to buy tools at a model shop. Most of my modelling tools I have bought at Builders Warehouse, they stock a good range of Rolston tools, a littel expensive, but well worth it. A lot of other tools I bought at Art and Craft shops, flea markets etc. Cape Watchmakers is also a good source for various tweezers, drill bits, vices and optiviiews. Mine have been sourced over time. Check under Tool Suggestions, MWG and others have listed basic tools but at the end of the day, buy only what you need, when you need, unless you have an unlimited source of income. Enjoy!!

Hi Chantel,

I have received my issues 6 & 7 last week from Jacklin, which was my second delivery. As I was expecting four issues in this delivery, I was hugly frustrated and disappointed. I phoned Jacklin and queried the two issues. Their response was that it was explained in my welcoming letter, which I didn't received, that your first two deliveries only consist of two issues per delivery. Further more they also stated it depends on when you joined, as that determines your post date, i.e. I joined on 13 April and my post date is the 15 th of each month now. I wanted to cancel my subscription, but realised that I' m already two issues behind the shops and made an arrangement with them to sent my an interm delivery with the next three issues. Still waiting to see if they will make that delivery.

On the issue of the gifts, which has not been delivered, their response to me was exactely the same as yours, they ran out of stock and will post when received.

Regards

Dear Hans and Kobus

Thank you for the encouragement and I am sure it will all work out in the end. Patience has never been my strength but this is a great lesson for me.

Have a great weekend and happy building.

Regards
Chantel

Hi Guys,

I feel your pain. I have been down the Jacklin route before and never again. Between them and the postal service (or no service), a ship like this cannot afford to have missing issues etc.
I go to my local can every sunday afternoon to pick my next issue with no problems.

Hans - Regards falling behind on the issues, where do you start noticing this? Is it when the planking of the hull starts? (I would think this takes some time)

Another thing - I am looking at ordering the figurines early for this ship. Have you heard if figurines are supplied with SOTS or do we need to get separately?

Thanks
Cuan

Good Day to All

A hearty welcome to all the new members.

I have subscribed with Jacklin and to date have received all parts up to No 8. I have had no problems with them concerning the issues. When I requested a replacement for a part that had been damaged, I received it at no expense to me.

I will be collecting most of the issues before I start building as I want to finish the HMS Victory first due to limited workspace.

Hans, have you received any of the free gifts as I have not but will be sending a mail to Jacklin to find out the status.

Kobus, I will also be going the route of buying wood in Pretoria when I start planking, but will find a cabinet maker to saw the wood into the correct sizes and lengths.

Regards

Andre

Hi Andre

I have received upto issue 7 but no gifts yet. I've spoken to Jacklin and they said that they ran out of gifts and will post when in stock.

On the wood issue - Silverton Timbers do have the wood but only in planks, i.e. 25 x 200 x 3000, and they can not cut to size. If you know of a good cabinet maker who can saw the wood into the required dimensions, please let me know.

Regards

Hi Mogamad.
To collect all the parts and dry fitting before assembly is always a good idea. It allows you to correct all the small issues that can create a huge problem at the end. Just make sure that your jig is straight and true.
As far as the colours go, you can order the correct colours from the on line shop or mix colours to match. I personally use the Dada Acrylic colours from CNA and mix to the colour scheme that I want. It all depends on how you are building and how close to the original you want to be. It is all about your choice and what you want to see as the end product. Hope this helps.