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DJS wrote:It is really starting to take shape now Alan. Super work, I am really looking forwards to your next update.
Dave
Thanks Dave for looking in and the positive comments... Will be very interested to see how the instructions to your build have the stern..... To me it is an iconic part of her profile and think it is such a shame the mantua version really left this area with simply a rounded stern..... Regards Alan
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stevie_o wrote:Excellent work Alan on what looks a tricky job to get right. The Titanic shape is starting to show itself now though Steve Thanks Stevie for the very positive comment.... Yes it is a tricky job, in fact it has been a bit of a pig but think these changes are so worth while..... Thanks again and regards Alan
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Hi Alan. Looking Good On the shape. All your hard work looks like it has paid off. Look forward to seeing your progress Ian   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 Good On the shape. All your hard work looks like it has paid off. Look forward to seeing your progress Ian   Ian Thanks for looking in and the kind comments Ian... Long way to go before I can honestly say the hard work has paid off.... will be happier when the first layer of planking is complete..... Thanks again and regards Alan
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Stern shaping continues with work on the starboard side and have now got through the transition up towards the keel..... Now very confident when the second planking phase is complete the final shaping will be of an acceptable standard.....  .. Next job will be to work on the port side to match...... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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I think this looks fab Alan, you can really see how the stern is going to finally look now. Steve
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stevie_o wrote:I think this looks fab Alan, you can really see how the stern is going to finally look now. Steve Thanks Stevie, long way to go but definitely getting there..... Regards Alan
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A masterpiece in the making here Alan! The lines of the stern are really coming together and it's well worth all that chopping and changing you put into her. I must admit though, when I first saw the photos of the entire hull I was going to suggest that you double checked the box top to make sure sure it was the Titanic - I was beginning to suspect you'd got a "Build a full sized Inuit Kayak" kit by mistake!! Well done and a real beauty! Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Thanks Robin and your very positive comments are very much appreciated....  .. An Inuit Kayak...  Couldn't agree more.... I do know if I had simply carried on as instructed then this build would never be finished, I would have hated it that much..... At least by having a go I end up with something I can live with, it may not be 100% but won't be far off.... Am so pleased I decided to do what I have done...... Thanks again... Regards Alan
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Well today I decided to leave the SOTS alone and concentrate on finishing off the stern profiling.... This has been a bit of a pig of a job but am happy now I at least have the stern looking like the stern should look.... The rest of the planking should be fairly straight forward from here on in and the final shaping of the stern will be carried out when the second layer of planks are applied.....  .. I'm a happy chappy now..... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Lovely work again Alan! The lines and curves of the stern are really paying off all that extra effort. That last photo is very reminiscent of what the crowds on the docks would have seen as the old girl left Southampton with all the streamers flying and bands playing. Nicely done! Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Plymouth57 wrote:Lovely work again Alan! The lines and curves of the stern are really paying off all that extra effort. That last photo is very reminiscent of what the crowds on the docks would have seen as the old girl left Southampton with all the streamers flying and bands playing. Nicely done! Robin Thanks for looking in and the positive comments Robin..... If nothing else, I will be able to live with the stern now, at least it's a closer resemblance to the real thing compared to the instructions.....  .. Thanks again and regards Alan
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Its a big improvement Alan. I think you have done a top job on reshaping that stern well done to you Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain
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The stern shape looks fab Alan, you have really got the look of the real thing captured, and it seems that is down to your skill rather than the kit so congrats to you Steve
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jase wrote:Its a big improvement Alan. I think you have done a top job on reshaping that stern well done to you Jase Thanks Jase, am pleased you thing its a big improvement.... At least I can live with it now.....  .. Regards Alan
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stevie_o wrote:The stern shape looks fab Alan, you have really got the look of the real thing captured, and it seems that is down to your skill rather than the kit so congrats to you Steve Thanks for the positive comments Stevie, I think its a vast improvement to what the instructions say.... as a reminder, take a look at the first photo on post 245, this shows the stern as it would be if I followed the build instructions and this was simply awful.....  .. Thanks again and regards Alan
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Hi Alan. wow great job you have done on your stern. it looks superb. 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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 Looking good Alan Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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ian smith wrote:Hi Alan. wow great job you have done on your stern. it looks superb. Look forward to seeing your progress Ian. Thanks Ian, appreciate your kind comments and continued support..... Regards Alan
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arpurchase wrote: Looking good Alan Thanks Andy.... Regards Alan
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