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 Hi All As part of the on going build of the Santisima Trinidad the X-Section is sent as part of the build instead of like the Victory where it was supplied at the end. Pack 4 contains the 1st five parts of the cross-section, one thing I will say is be very carefull that everything is square and lined up at the start of construction as everything is very flimsy until the cross beams are added. The ribs and false keel are made from light ply and need to be stained before assembly start's, I used Rustins Dark Teak but any stain you like will do fine. What I did after making up the ribs using the template was to make sure each rib is square to the false keel using set squares and clamps till dry then add the other rib. The instructions recommend using the top deck and elastic bands to keep everything square but double check all the time as the centre can still be out until the cross beams are glued in place. One way to ensure things are kept square here is to mark 1cm at each end of the cross beams and use these marks to line up with the outside edge of the rib. regards Andy  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All planking started and mast foot added regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Wow X section looks great Andy “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Jase I must say the quality is excellent its all hardwood strip, decks are hardwood ply the ribs, false keel and mast foot are light ply but I dyed those with Rustins Dark Teak and they look good now and it is quite easy to construct. Thanks for looking in and your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy, I see you are off to a good start, top class work as all ways I just love these X sections, it is surprising how strong they are when they go together. I am sure you will enjoy your build I will watch with close interest. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hi Trev I must say this is top quality so far and it has the full mast and sails, thanks for looking in and your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy
Great start on your X section. Looking forward to your progress.
Regards
Foz
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Hi Foz Thanks for looking in and your comments Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All I have now finished the cross section build for pack 4 , added the deck planks to the lower deck and added 2 more floor beams. The outer planking has also been added as per the instructions. Please note non of the decks have been glued in position as yet regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Fantastic Andy, this is going to look awesome when finished Steve
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Hi Steve Thank you for your comments and looking in Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Fab work Andy, the quality of the parts being supplied for this kit is excellent.... X section will be a lovely display piece...  .. Will be following closely... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan Your right about the quality top notch and a good selection of hard woods Thanks for looking in regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy. realy nice looking build. love the hard wood colour. look forward to seeing your progress Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi Ian Thanks for looking in and your comments, not sure when I get the next parts for this as its included in the main build but it gives a nice break from the big baby so I think its good regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Pack 11 arrived with more bits and the lower mast in hardwood yummy. I started off by adding the inner planking to the lower deck after this the central beam was added as was the deck rails. The next job was to carve the deck support pillars, the picture will explain all then they were stained with dark teak as were the knees and mast support square. The pillars and deck sides on deck 1 were coated with gloss varnish every where else has had a coat of matt varnish. After fitting the pillars the two deck halves were planked sanded back and stained before fitting using the mast as a template to make sure the holes lined up. The stand arrived this month so this was stained and made up as was the grating and 3 parts cut out for the build. The central rails ,mast support and grating were then added to the deck. I then made up a ladder and fitted it in its hatchway as was the hanging mast support in the bilge. Finally the outer planking was added up to the second deck/gun deck, one thing I noticed here was that if you follow the instructions you will be a plank short on either side so I just added the extra plank so it matches the pics and the next set of planks fit correctly. regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy, A Great start to the cut through. This is on my wish list, but at the moment  to much going on. Will have to wait and see Keep the pics coming, I`m loving this one. Happy Building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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nicely done m8, a bit dark for me though, look better when more done,very nice details. Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Lovely work Andy, love the colour. Steve
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Looking good Andy and I too really love the teak colour, gives the piece a very aged kind of look.... Regards Alan
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