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Thanks again for all your comments guys, very much appreciated....  Regards Alan
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Hi Alan. Some outstanding building on parts of your launch. great to watch.   Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Thanks Ian, she's a great kit but not for the novice.... been a joy so far to put together.... Regards Alan
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Kit is building up really well, fantastic job your doing Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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jase wrote:Kit is building up really well, fantastic job your doing
Jase Thanks Jase, appreciated..... Regards Alan
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Further progress made by completing all the major components of the anchor haulage system. The windlass was made from a length of 10 x 10mm walnut. Started by marking out and drilling 4mm holes, then squaring off each hole to accommodate the turn handles, made sure the holes all lined up nice and square. Next step was to shape the windlass by removing the corner edges along the length, except where the square holes are located. 2mm holes were then drilled into the ends and locating dowels were then fitted. Moved onto creating the 4 turn handles, these were made from lengths of 4 x 4mm limewood, half the handle kept square and the other half rounded off. Once done these were test fitted to ensure they sat correctly. End locating blocks for the windlass was made from 4 x 15mm walnut and 2mm holes drilled in the centre to accommodate the dowels fitted on the windlass. Last parts of the haulage system required a clean up the hollow columns, these acted as the rope guides from the windlass down though the bottom of the hull. The column supports are made up from 4 x 15mm walnut strips, holes were then drilled to match the columns. Everything was then given 2 coats of matt varnish and left to dry. Lastly for this part, all the parts for the haulage system were test fitted to ensure everything lined up and especially to ensure the windlass could turn freely when finally glued in position. Last item was to make up the large barrel. Barrel was pre-made and all that was required was to drill a hole and fit a plug made from 3mm dowel. Ends of the barrel was then painted light blue. The cradle was assembled and everything given 2 coats of matt varnish. That's all for now so happy building until next time.... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Hi Alan
Amazing workmanship on the launch. You must be nearly on the home stretch now. Operating that windlass must have been quite an effort for the crew in such relatively confined conditions, not that anything was easy for the sailors of that era.
Great work and happy building
David
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Very nice work as always Alan Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Unbelievable skills Alan and a joy to see.
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Just looked back in your log, beautiful work and craftsmanship Alan.  Mark
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Some nice detail going into this Alan and beautifully built as always, well done. 
Kev 
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Really is a pleasure to watch Alan top work regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Another great update Alan looks superb. Al
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Thanks for all the kind comments guys, appreciated as always.... Regards Alan
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Hi All, happy to say that this build is now in its final stages having completed more of the fixtures.. This started with making up the boats compass, a really nice brass piece fitted to a 3.5 x 17mm block of limewood. The compass has a compass dial and when you look through the glass and down into the compass you can see the dial, nice detailing touch although can't get a picture of this to show up.... Two more rope barrels were constructed in the same way as before, the ropes for these will be fitted when they are fitted to the launch and rigged. Single thick rope coil also made up to sit at the stern. Moved on from there to making up a small water barrel, handle fitted and made from 1/5mm brass wire. Ends of the barrel were painted pale blue and all will be fitted to the inside of the stern transom. Rudder was then fitted out. Rudder is made from 5mm precut ply, fitted and shaped the two stop blocks for the tiller. Rudder anchor blocks made from 5 and 4mm blocks, drilled with 2mm holes and brass pins fitted. The smaller of these is fitted to the rudder itself the other will be fitted to the stern of the launch. Last part here was to fit the brass strap near the top of the rudder, glued and pinned into position. Next was the making up of the mast and spar, mast from 10mm dowel and spar from 5mm dowel. Both were tapered down along their length to 7mm and 3mm respectfully. Bottom of the mast was tapered quite sharply to fit into the mast foot on the bow of the launch and the top was cut with a slot to accommodate the rigging ropes. Two slots had to be cut into the top section of the mast to accommodate brass pulleys, this was achieved by drilling a series of pilot holes from both sides then cleaned out the slots with a fine file. Sail came as a single piece of uncut fabric. Created a template from the plan, transferred it to the fabric and cut it out slightly larger, taking into considerations the edges of the sail had to be folded over and sewn, (sewing is not one of my strong points). Loops were also sewn into place at the corners. Once happy, the sail was then attached to the mast and spar. Whole assembly was then wrapped up ready for attaching to the launch. Finally, marked of the water line on the hull, checked the hull over for minor filling and sanding. Upper part of the hull has now been varnished. ... The end is in sight so until next time, happy building.... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Great job Alan! You should be very proud of her! Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Great update Alan a good clean build. Al
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Beautifully done Alan, looks excellent Mark
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Hi Alan
This is a really beautiful build and the detail in the fittings is truly amazing. Great workmanship
Happy building
David
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Top work Alan and an excellent result so far Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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