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Eugene Lucky you  nothing better than breaking open a new kit in my view (who says you ever need to grow up). Looks a very neatly put together set of parts so looking forward very much to see what you make of this one. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Thanks Tony, yep it's exiting isn't it? Yes it is very well set out and the main plans are to scale as well so you can match the masts etc as you build them. Eugene.
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Hi Eugene, now you are seeing the vast difference in subscribing to a partwork compared to buying complete kits... Partworks always very detailed instructions for all to follow, brilliant for novices... Complete kits, depending on manufacturers have instructions that are pretty basic and written with the belief the builder is experienced and knowledgeable in the art of putting these together.... Good luck with her, its all part of the learning curve.....  .. will be following as usual..... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:Hi Eugene, now you are seeing the vast difference in subscribing to a partwork compared to buying complete kits... Partworks always very detailed instructions for all to follow, brilliant for novices... Complete kits, depending on manufacturers have instructions that are pretty basic and written with the belief the builder is experienced and knowledgeable in the art of putting these together.... Good luck with her, its all part of the learning curve..... .. will be following as usual..... Regards Alan Thanks for the encouragement Alan but it's frustrating to say the least, I am getting there I just have one small problem the wife is complaining about all of the mess I have made in the lounge room as I have the kit all over the floor at the moment trying to sort it out. I should have it sorted by tonight or tomorrow as long as the wife lets me continue with it  but she keeps giving me that nasty look every time she walks into the lounge or looks at me. Eugene
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Hi Eugene I recently got the Amati pirate ship kit, original instructions in Italian and photos in black and white. English translation I think 6 pages. Planning ahead really helps. Looks like a brilliant kit. Have fun and keep the updates coming. Current Builds:
Sovereign of the Seas
The Black Pearl
Amati Adventure Pirate Ship
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fredsmit wrote:Hi Eugene
I recently got the Amati pirate ship kit, original instructions in Italian and photos in black and white. English translation I think 6 pages. Planning ahead really helps. Looks like a brilliant kit. Have fun and keep the updates coming. Thanks Fred, I had a look in on your build diary and it looks to be a nice Ship, yes sounds about right the same here to an extent. This is what I have: 1 instruction book with 118 instructions that tells you what part No's to use?? 1 Book with very bad quality small B/W photo's and a Parts listing telling you the part No's there description and how many of them there are and there are 463 part No's. I have just got it all sorted out and I will be starting in shortly. Eugene.
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Look forward to you making a start Eugene, of the AL kits I have built I was always impressed by the instructions, full colour booklets with loads of photos - the translation wasnt always the best though Steve
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will be following with interest. I do agre with Steve on the qulity of instructions. i do find some of their metal castings a bit disapointing sometimes though. Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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stevie_o wrote:Look forward to you making a start Eugene, of the AL kits I have built I was always impressed by the instructions, full colour booklets with loads of photos - the translation wasnt always the best though Steve Hmm! I must have got a cheaper ver or they are cutting costs with bad quality B/W photo's and not so clear instructions. But with that said I now have it all sorted out and will get stuck into it. Eugene.
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jase wrote:will be following with interest.
I do agre with Steve on the qulity of instructions. i do find some of their metal castings a bit disapointing sometimes though.
Jase I had a look at the castings for this one and they look good IMO.
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Eugene Take it at your own pace. Double check before you commit either saw or glue and I am sure in no time you will be well into this one. Hope that all the concerns and worries fade away as you get into your build. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Its always exciting to open the box of a new build - good look mate - can't wait to see your progress You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
Built:
Golden Star, English Brig. RMS Titanic. (Academy 1/400 Centenary Anniversary Edition) Revell-Monogram 1/48 B-29 Superfortress 1:8 Baron von Richthofen's Fokker Tri-plane. HMS Victory. Nelsons Flag Ship. Sultan Arab Dhow. Artesania Latina Carmen II. The Battleship Yamato. Model Airways Wright Flyer 1:16 Scale. Trumpeter Bismarck 1/200. HMS Sovereign of the Seas. The Black Pearl.
Building:HMS Surprisel. Hatchette U96. Soleil Royal.
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Ok I have made a start on the Endeavor and i must say that the more I get into this model the more I am annoyed about the lack of effort put into this by the manufacturing of the parts, so far every part I have had to retrofit into place and as for the amount of shaping of the hull that I will have to do I will have to get out the angle grinder just to get it down to a manageable size of material to work with by hand. I have done the false keel and all of the ribs and I have put in the mast supports, and the first cargo hold deck at the front which I have changed to be more to my liking with false walls that I have coated with shellac and put planking on the floor as well.  As you can see from this pic there is allot of material to be removed to shape the hull.  This is the front cargo hold deck that I have changed to look better.  This is my first go at planking the deck for the front cargo hold.  And this is my finished product of the cargo hold also from this shot you can see the amount of shaping that needs to be done to the bow.  
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Nice work so far, the Endeavour is certainly one of the curviest Bluff bows you can build, the planks from stem to sides practically go through 90 degrees Steve
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A very nice start Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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She's looking good Eugene, am sure once you get started on shaping the hull it won't take you too long.... .. Think the secret of these kits is to work on them little and often to break up the more tedious tasks. .. Keep posting and good luck... Regards Alan
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stevie_o wrote:Nice work so far, the Endeavour is certainly one of the curviest Bluff bows you can build, the planks from stem to sides practically go through 90 degrees Steve Thanks Steve, Eugene.
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Gandale wrote:She's looking good Eugene, am sure once you get started on shaping the hull it won't take you too long.... .. Think the secret of these kits is to work on them little and often to break up the more tedious tasks. .. Keep posting and good luck... Regards Alan Thanks Alan and arpurchase, Yep I will take it a bit at a time but it's still going to be allot of material to remove. Eugene.
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Eugene Well done your up and running. Looking good so far. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
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