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Thanks Phil I started this on the 5th Jan so haven't got very far and keen to get building now-watch this space 
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Great job on the wooden decks, a big improvement over the kit deck.
Graeme
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File Attachment(s): ALW attached the following image(s):
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The decks look great Alan she's looking impressive,nice work. Al
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The deck looks superb in place, it really makes a massive difference 
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Thank you. It is impressive by its size alone. It's a great model, very challenging but finally taking shape. Oh well a long way to go yet so back to to it Regards Alan
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Very neat, well done. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looks very impressive. Mark Regards
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Hi Alan. very nice looking build Ian. Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Really nice job there Alan! Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Thanks for the comments, much appreciated
Regards.
Alan
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Very impressive Alan. The decks look real good. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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I always think the wood decades some realism that painted deck just cannot looks fab Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi all A picture of progress so far. Whilst waiting for paint to dry on other parts etc I've made a start on the front end bits. Really getting into this now and enjoying it although a challenge. Regards Alan ALW attached the following image(s):
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Looking great Alan can`t wait for the next update glad you are enjoying your build  regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Alan That all looks so nice. Very neat painting. 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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Lovely work Alan
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You're responding to the challenge very well, all looking good..... Regards Alan
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Nice to see the deck in place now. All that work has definitely paid off.
Happy building
David
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Thanks for your comments. The build pace
has picked up now so will post more photos soon.
Am I right in thinking the Hoods's anchor chain was
painted white?
Thanks and regards
Alan
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