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Ok, so now we make a start on issue 44. First thing I did was to dry fit all of the deck sections and to have a close look at how it all sat...  Very first thing I noticed was the main deck gun ports on the port side was fine however the ports on the starboard side were sitting a little low for my liking and this needed to be tackled or it would constantly annoy me  .. As the pic shows, there isn't a lot of room there for the deck planking plus the walnut edging to fit under the ports... Gandale attached the following image(s):
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So now I had some decisions to make in order to put the ports right... I could move the ports but that would mean moving all of the top row of ports to ensure I retained the balanced flow line... this would be a lot of work and could cause damage along the way... ruled this option out...  .. I could leave things as they are but it would niggle me so that is just not acceptable to me either... .. The only option left was to lower the deck on the starboard side, this would need to be done by about 2mm and it is not something I think would be noticeable, this is the option I have chosen..  Having decided to lower the deck I had to also ensure I did not alter the heights of the forecastle or quarterdecks.. I cut out the framing for the bulkheads, dry fitted with sections of the deck planking I will be using placed underneath, once happy I marked off the heights of the forecastle and quarterdeck... Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Thanks very much for the positive comments Budgie, appreciated and thanks for taking the time to look in... Regards Alan
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Next stage was to remove the decking and to cut and dry fit the deck supports... ensured all of the supports were a snug fit and also took the time to number them.... Using a new blade I then trimmed down the ears on the ribs by the required 2mm, did this very carefully taking small slivers of wood off at a time... When down to the correct height I then filed down the deck support by the same amount and again test fitted.... Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Continued to do the same with all the ribs along the centre section.. I also realise this method means I will have weakened the deck supports so to compensate I intend to add additional supports underneath. This will not be noticed when its complete.. Finally, did a dry fit of the decks again and was a lot happier with the results... .. I appreciate there are many ways to deal with this common problem but hopefully by outlining my method it will be of help to others behind me who may find they have a similar problem.... will continue with the fix tomorrow and post the results.. Happy building all... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Hi Alan Your certainly doing some major rebuilding to get things right but as you say it will only irritate you everytime you look at her ,hope it all works out and your doing a fine job Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: Hi Alan Your certainly doing some major rebuilding to get things right but as you say it will only irritate you everytime you look at her ,hope it all works out and your doing a fine job Regards Andy Thanks Andy, happy to say so far it is working out for me... Huge lesson learnt here, once you start cutting ports then always double check the heights in relation to the deck level on the upperdecks... Won't make that mistake again I can tell you..... Thanks again for looking in.... Regards Alan
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Excellent fix Alan well done mate,would of done it that way myself.Looking at that fab planked deck inside reminds me of how many moons ago that was,I had almost forgotten about it.No I am not saying your slow,but it's surprising to think we subscribed to this a year ago. Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK wrote:Excellent fix Alan well done mate,would of done it that way myself.Looking at that fab planked deck inside reminds me of how many moons ago that was,I had almost forgotten about it.No I am not saying your slow,but it's surprising to think we subscribed to this a year ago. Kind Regards Nigel Thanks for the positive endorsement Nigel, heart in mouth for a while as I just wasn't sure how it was going to turn out, not that its finished yet, still have more to do but just knew I couldn't leave it as it was.... .. And yes, that decking was done some time ago before the planking even started, it was done as a practice having never done it before... I'm pleased with it but shame you won't see it but hey ho!!!... To think issue 50 is just out in the newsagents and I am on issue 44, we are not yet even half way through.... long way to go yet eh.... Thanks again.... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan Excellent fix and thanks for sharing! I'm glad we're so far behind that we get all the heads up on all the 'problems' and then the excellent fixes! Regards Kobus
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KobusBeukes wrote:Hi Alan
Excellent fix and thanks for sharing! I'm glad we're so far behind that we get all the heads up on all the 'problems' and then the excellent fixes!
Regards Thanks very much Kobus, if it helps other builders then I am happy to share.... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan, Cool fix on the deck height, WTG Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Alan! You found a good solution for your problem, well done ! Best regards, Bernd
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Amazing work so far, I bet you have put some hours into this! Would you recommend this kit? Thinking of getting it after collecting the Hood Current Builds: Amati 1/200 Bismarck, Airfoil 1/600 HMS Nelson
To Build: Amati 1/200 HMS Hood, Amati 1/250 Titanic, Artesania Latina 1/48 HMS Surprise, Artesania Latina 1/50 Scottish Maid, DeAgostini 1/84 Sovereign of the Seas
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delboy271155 wrote:Hi Alan, Cool fix on the deck height, WTG Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Thanks for the kind comments Derek... Shouldn't have needed fixing in the first place, careless of me.... Regards Alan
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der Gohfelder wrote:Hi Alan!
You found a good solution for your problem, well done !
Best regards, Bernd Thanks Bernd, appreciate the kind comment... Regards Alan
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B Johnson wrote:Amazing work so far, I bet you have put some hours into this! Would you recommend this kit? Thinking of getting it after collecting the Hood Appreciate the positive comments Ben and for you taking the time to look in.... .. A lot of hours have been spent on her so far and I would wholeheartedly recommend this kit, its a beautiful build.. The kit like all kits has its own problems all of which are being well documented on this forum.... .. Think you would enjoy this one..... Regards Alan
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Well done on the fix Alan bril Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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Martyn Ingram wrote: Well done on the fix Alan bril Rgd Martyn Thanks Martyn, fix is ongoing but going well.... Regards Alan
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