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Nice work Alan, this build is so different to the Vic, really enjoying watching. Now....Titanic planking on the way then  Steve
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Nice to see the spotting tops in wood, I had suspected they may be cast metal as they are on the San Fran 2. won't be long before your on that rigging “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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arpurchase wrote: Hi Alan Nice work on the fighting tops regards Andy  Thanks for commenting Andy, very much appreciated.... Regards Alan
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Thanks for the compliment Moriarty and thanks for looking in... appreciated.... Regards Alan
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stevie_o wrote:Nice work Alan, this build is so different to the Vic, really enjoying watching. Now....Titanic planking on the way then Steve Thanks Stevie, you are so right, this build is so different to the Vic and have to admit compared to the Titanic we are so very spoilt in terms of instructions.... the difference between the instructions on a partwork and the full titanic kit is unbelievable.... To get going in this hobby the partworks is definitely the way to go.... .. First plank on the Titanic has been applied so will be posting pics on that very soon... Thanks again..... Regards Alan
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jase wrote:Nice to see the spotting tops in wood, I had suspected they may be cast metal as they are on the San Fran 2. won't be long before your on that rigging Thanks Jase and yes, I am so pleased the fighting tops are having to be put together in wood... the same thing on the SF 2 just appears to be so false..... As for the rigging, think you are way way off the mark there. Have just been onto the Italian forum and they are on week 111, no sign of rigging yet and in fact the fitting of the masts hasn't yet started. They are still fitting all the bling and gun port lids.... Think we will be lucky if rigging starts this year. I think I am looking forward to that part of the build....  Regards Alan
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HI Alan. Looking superp. Love the work station. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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ian smith wrote:HI Alan. Looking superp. Love the work station. Ian Thanks for the kind comments Ian, appreciated.... Now I have the work station I honestly don't know how I did without it.... Keeps everything tidy and at hand..... So pleased I bought it..... Regards Alan
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A little more progress today with the fitting of the gallery supports under the transom.... Looking at the parts I didn't really think I would get a good match simply painting the parts sapele colour so decided using sapele strips to cover the pieces... A little bit of shaping was also needed to get a nice fit, a slow process but worth the effort.... The front edges were then painted gold. All that is needed now is to apply some clear matt varnish to the support sides to match the rest of the sapele..... .. Tomorrow I intend to work on the fitting the rudder and accessories to the ships launch, after that I may be able to get back to the Titanic....  Happy building all Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Hi Alan Its the little things that make a model regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: Hi Alan Its the little things that make a model regards Andy Thanks Andy, couldn't agree more. .... Thanks again.. Regards Alan
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Hi Alan, Looking at your build Alan, I can see you have spent at lot of time around the gallery, but it does look the part. I think your decision on using Sapele strips was right as this will help, yes a bit more work, but that's what makes a better build good luck with the rudder and accessories. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
OcCre- Santa-Maria (Kit).
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tf64 wrote:Hi Alan,
Looking at your build Alan, I can see you have spent at lot of time around the gallery, but it does look the part. I think your decision on using Sapele strips was right as this will help, yes a bit more work, but that's what makes a better build good luck with the rudder and accessories.
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Trev. Thanks Trev, appreciate you looking in the very nice comments... The gallery for me is a stunning part of the SOTS and very much worth taking that extra bit of time over to get it right.... There are masses more bling still to be added yet though.... Thanks again.. Regards Alan
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Hi all, today I finished making up the rudder for the launch, the barrel and mast. Fitted the items in place, as the rudder is detachable it would likely get damaged, knocked off or even lost so I decided to glue in place inside the launch itself.... .. This brings to an end issue 80 leaving me a couple of evenings to work on the Titanic.... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Launch looks good Alan
J“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Alan, As I thought stunning work,a very well spent Sunday. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
OcCre- Santa-Maria (Kit).
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jase wrote:Launch looks good Alan
J Thanks Jase and thanks for looking in..... Regards Alan
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tf64 wrote:Hi Alan,
As I thought stunning work,a very well spent Sunday.
Regards
Trev. Thanks Trev for looking in and for the very nice comment.... appreciated.... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan Nice work on the launch regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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