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Hi Alan! Like allways - a great job you made!!!  Regards from Denmark, Bernd
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 Looking good  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Its taken me quite some time to read your build log, some fantastic work, she is look rather special.
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DJS wrote:More cracking work Alan, as always a joy to read and see it come together.
Dave Thanks Dave, appreciate the kind comments..... .. This is a cracking kit to put together and would give it nothing but a 100% recommendation to any potential purchaser... a total joy to build.... Regards Alan
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der Gohfelder wrote:Hi Alan! Like allways - a great job you made!!! Regards from Denmark, Bernd Thanks for looking in and commenting Bernd, always appreciated from you.... Regards Alan
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arpurchase wrote: Looking good Thanks Andy. Regards Alan
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davetwin wrote:Its taken me quite some time to read your build log, some fantastic work, she is look rather special. Thanks for those very kind words Dave, appreciated most sincerely.... Your kind comments make this even more worthwhile.. It was my intention to make the build log as detailed as possible but never in my wildest dreams did I ever think it would grow to the size it is..... Wonder how much more before the final entry is made... time will tell.... .. Thanks again... Regards Alan
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Lovely job Alan looking better by the day super work Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Martyn Ingram wrote: Lovely job Alan looking better by the day super work Rgd Martyn Thanks Martyn, appreciate you looking in as always.... She is now getting quite weighty with all the bling and there is a lot more to add yet.... Regards Alan
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Joined: 25/04/2014 Posts: 374 Points: 1,134 Location: Mandurah W.Australia
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Hi Alan She really is looking stunning, I love it! Quick question or 2. I've been looking at your installation of deck 2 (post #261) - are there no pins in that deck as in lower deck? If not, why do the deck support beams need additional support underneath?  Is there a gap between deck 2 and the dummy cannon supports? If there is a gap is it covered up? I'm putting little wooden block bracings (4mm thick) behind the dummy cannon supports at each rib joint as I'm concerned the glue may not be strong enough by itself once drilling the holes for the cannons commences. Regards JohnP
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John Passmore wrote:Hi Alan She really is looking stunning, I love it! Quick question or 2. I've been looking at your installation of deck 2 (post #261) - are there no pins in that deck as in lower deck? If not, why do the deck support beams need additional support underneath? Is there a gap between deck 2 and the dummy cannon supports? If there is a gap is it covered up? I'm putting little wooden block bracings (4mm thick) behind the dummy cannon supports at each rib joint as I'm concerned the glue may not be strong enough by itself once drilling the holes for the cannons commences. Regards JohnP Thank you John I am happy you like the build and thanks for taking the time to look in..... As for your questions I'll answer as best I can.. It is not necessary to add additional supports under the deck beams but many builders put them in purely as a belts and braces measure... Something dropping onto the deck or maybe a little heavy handedness on the deck itself and the deck supports could crack or snap.. applying the additional supports would help to prevent any accidents of this nature.... There is a gap between the top of the lower dummy gun supports and the second deck.. Don't be concerned about this as when the hull is planked and the gun ports cut out the gap will not be seen... As for the adding of additional bracing pieces behind the dummy gun supports, this is a good idea. The rigors of drilling into these later in the build would prove problematic should the supports give way... the bracing pieces you are putting in will not be seen so go for it.... Hope this answers your questions and should you have any others then please ask away, am here to assist should you need it.... Thanks again.. Regards Alan
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Joined: 25/04/2014 Posts: 374 Points: 1,134 Location: Mandurah W.Australia
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Hi Alan
Thank you for your prompt and positive response to my queries (post#2638).
Your advice is very much appreciated and sets my mind at rest.
Kind regards
JohnP
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John Passmore wrote:Hi Alan
Thank you for your prompt and positive response to my queries (post#2638).
Your advice is very much appreciated and sets my mind at rest.
Kind regards
JohnP You are welcome John, anytime..... will be here to assist you if needed.... Regards Alan
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Joined: 13/02/2011 Posts: 2,239 Points: 6,837 Location: East Sussex
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Hi Alan, Great work, good tip about the measurements before fitting the bling bit's. That will help for those not yet at this stage. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
OcCre- Santa-Maria (Kit).
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Joined: 30/03/2011 Posts: 1,344 Points: 4,079 Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg. RSA
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Way to go Alan, brilliant build and looking better by the day. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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tf64 wrote:Hi Alan,
Great work, good tip about the measurements before fitting the bling bit's.
That will help for those not yet at this stage.
Regards
Trev.
Thanks Trev, if the tip helps others behind me avoid a potential pitfall then I'm happy.... Thanks again for looking in and commenting... Regards Alan
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Hans wrote:Way to go Alan, brilliant build and looking better by the day. Thanks for looking in and for the very nice comments Hans, great to hear from you..... Regards Alan
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Joined: 30/01/2013 Posts: 4,604 Points: 13,607 Location: Monmouthshire UK
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Simply Beautiful Alan Steve
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stevie_o wrote:Simply Beautiful Alan Steve Thanks Stevie, really appreciated.... Will be working on more bling tomorrow but probably towards the weekend before there is an update... Thanks again and regards Alan
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Joined: 16/03/2014 Posts: 516 Points: 1,563 Location: Perth Western Australia
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Hi Alan. It's always a pleasure looking in on your build and seeing what is yet to come for us Newbies. If we can get anywhere near your quality we will be doing exceptionally well. Great too to pick up your tips as you progress. It will certainly help us avoid the pitfalls. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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