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 Thanks Alan and Nigel for the bril comments The tips from Nigel on those pesky ears where a god send . So thanks again for the tips  I have done a little up grade on the joint between the curves of the forecastle and the quarterdeck with a carved moulding hope you like it rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ?
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My pleasure Martyn,glad to be of help,thats the whole idea of the forum.Like the upgrade,did you carve them yourself or are they raided from another source?
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Thanks Nigel for looking in I took a leaf out of the Nigel school of carving and did them my self Never done carving before so really pleased with them rgd Martyn Building ?
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Martyn Ingram wrote: Thanks Nigel for looking in I took a leaf out of the Nigel school of carving and did them my self Never done carving before so really pleased with them rgd Martyn Excellent work Martyn,they look great  well done!Are you planning on more now you have had a go? Kind Regards Nigel
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Hi Martyn, very impressive work with the carving.... adds a very nice personal touch to the deck.... .. Think maybe Nigel has started something here....  ... Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming.... Regards Alan
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Wow, very nice work indeed Martyn. 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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Thanks all for the comments I think I have carvingitis from Nigel as I have put a barley twist on the uprights of the bell housing and I think I will use this idea for the rails around the steps Rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ?
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Hi Martyn Being afflicted with the disease is obviously paying off Those posts look fantastic Martyn .I think the plain supports just do not look right.Excellent work Kind Regards Nigel
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I am impressed with your build. I am following your build and want to use your ideas too of carving and planking. Keep up the clean build "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Hi Martyn, WTG mate, the bell house carvings look the real business. That has put a whole new twist on that part of the build. ( Ha Ha I made a funny, sort of !!)  No, keep up the good work and the ideas coming. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Very impressive Martyn, you'll be scratch building very soon at this rate.... .. Certainly gives food for thought for the bell housing supports.....  .. Keep up the great work..... Regards Alan
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To help you with fresh ideas, look at this masterpiece SOTS Masterpiece"Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Thank you all for the nice comments especially from the carving master Nigel I have finished the bell thingy and put a clapper made out of a pin in the bell to witch I will attach a rope at a latter stage Happy building rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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Fab work Martyn the Belfry looks brill. Kind Regards Nigel
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Love the belfry Martyn, you've done a super job with it.... well done... Regards Alan
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Thanks for the comments lads Just a little up date . I have made the cannonball racks and gun port strips Thanks for looking in rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ?
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Nice work Martyn she's coming on well. Kind Regards Nigel
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Very nice Martyn, I do prefer the darker look to the boxes... well done,,, Regards Alan
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Hi Martyn, Looking good, WTG. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Thanks Nigel Alan and Derek for the comments A bit more done this morning . I have painted the window parts . They where first painted with primer then with Citadel gehenna's gold when dry they where dry brushed with 24c gold paint and black for the in-fills all good fun Happy building rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ?
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