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 Hi Trev, Alan and Martyn Thanks for looking in and your comments, The problem with iron bolt corrosion was finally solved when a mixture of copper and Zinc that was hot rolled to give it strength was used to replace the iron bolts but this still did not stop the foundering of the ships Ramillies [97 guns ] and the Centeur [74 guns] off the Newfoundland coast. Regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi looking great Andy.must admit was not to sure on weatherin on tiles at first.but now had few looks at it I actually do like it.cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
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Hi Mick Thanks for looking in and your comments, I guess the look is a little shocking compared with the normal weathered look that is most often produced that is more akin to the look of Muntz metal [60% copper,40% Zinc ] weathered sheathing a perfect example of Muntz metal sheathing can be seen on the Cutty Sark. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Just a couple of pic's to show the finish on the copper eye bolts when using the Liver of Sulfer Gel, It gives a darkgrey/black almost pastel shade that is quite pleasing. 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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That stuff works Andy very nice shade and will add to the finish Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hi Trev Thanks for looking in and your comments, the gel reacts almost instantly on pure copper and takes a little longer on alloys such as brass. It has the added bonus that the degraded solution [ after a days use] can be used as a fertilizer, tomato plants love it apparently. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All I am now half way through making up the 26 18-pounder gun carriages they come pre cut an a sheet of walnut ply that also has the 9-pounder carriages on it. The assembly is quite straight forward the clean up before assemble takes the time  . I have painted one red so far and there is more furniture to add to each carriage yet and note the square axles in round wooden wheel holes  . More soon. 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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Very nice Andy The guns look good, will you be blackening the barrels? Steve
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Hi Steve Thanks for looking in and your comments, I will be using a blackener on the cannon but I am awaiting the arrival of the ultrasonic cleaner before I do it , I have krick and the sulfer gel to do it. The brass cannon have been sitting in bags for a good few years so the protective coating/oil has I think hardened off as when I did the lower stub cannon I had mixed results even though the cannon were degreased and scrubbed with a scourer. Hopefully the ultrasonics will take it off. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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All the gun carriages built so far have been painted now Penny shot included  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Cannons look great Andy and I do love the square axles into the round wheel holes.... .. Maybe the wheels should have been square too..... .. Fab work as usual... Regards Alan
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Those cannons look pretty amazing
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Lovely work Andy  Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Thanks everyone for looking in and your comments, the square axles I think were done for a reason this being only 4 points rubbed against the round hole for the axle so cutting down on friction so movement during loading was easyer. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All All the 24lb cannon carriages have now been made up and painted along with the cannons themselves, right now I am trimming the etch trunion straps and shaping them the fit the trunions after shaping all 40 they will be rediped in blackener before fitting. Five have been finished to this point so just 21 left to do. Four of the 12 9lb gun carriages have been made up also. The last few pics show the cannon on the deck which certainly makes it a lot busyer although there is lots more furniture to add to the carriages like the flintlocks and tackles. More soon. 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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cannons look great Andy and that deck is really starting to look business like Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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a really intricate build. I like looking at builds like this that show time spent on making the small details look really smart, i enjoyed looking through this diary. Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Thanks for looking in and your comments both of you and im glad you enjoyed the diary much apreciated Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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This looking awesome, it really adds character with all those cannons added
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Lovely work Andy, that deck is starting to look very interesting. Is that the blackening on the barrels or paint - looks good either way Steve
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