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Hi pinks666 Looking a very nice clean build. It's coming along a treat. Happy modelling Tony 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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Hi Pinks, looking good buddy but, I think you may have transposed the rear side walls (parts 78 & 81).......Part 81 that has the shallower tab cut out at the front goes on the port side to allow the next panel (part 83) to also fit onto the frame..........Part 78 has a deeper cut out and this goes on the starboard side flush with the frame for the cutaway section...... Working on the theory that a picture is worth a thousand words.... This is the port side with the two walls sharing the frame....  This is the starboard side with the wall flush with the forward edge of the frame.............  Tony
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Hi Tony, yes, you are exactly right, I noticed this last night when all of the glue had dried. I now have the fun of carefully prising off the panels and restarting. a little bit frustrating but...to look on the bright sided, at least I get to drag these issues out a little longer   . I will be carrying out the repair over the next few nights and then post the refreshed pics. It is all a learning curve and at least I have re-learned a valuable lesson...MEASURE TWICE, CUT/GLUE ONCE!!! thanks for the update though Tony, glad to know you are all looking out for the beginners. Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Hi Pink, It's not a big deal, everything can be fixed - if you used pva on plywood then water on the joint can soften it for removal but, as the frames are mdf then you need to be very careful you don't soak them as they can expand and distort. Good luck with it anyway Steve
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I would be tempted to leave the one you have glued in place and just modify the other side piece, it may save you a lot of hassle..........Tony
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You could always add a piece to the frame to allow a gluing surface for the next piece You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
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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.
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Hi all, I was considering carrying out one of the alternative repairs but I eventually decided to try to strip back and re-build properly. I must say, I am glad that I did. As you can see from the pictures, the only issue that I had to overcome was that I split one of the gun ports in half, but with a little glue and a couple of heavy duty clamps....all was as good as new. Next up was re-assembly. With one thing in mind(once bitten, twice shy) I used a bit of common sense this time and laid the pieces out BEFORE using any glue, and putting the whole thing togeyher the right way round this time. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Continuing with the rest of the panelling up, I have come across another problem....it is very easy to damage and split the gun ports whilst trying to remove them from the frames. this is due to the size and thickness of the pieces. So, rather than try to use a craft knife to cut them out, simply use the drill at the connection and just drop out free of fuss as pictured. May seem obvious but already licking up alot of little tricks to ensure this goes as well as possible. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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 Hi Pinks A very good resolution to your problem and well done, i bet that you feel its a job well done now. Keep up the good work Regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Great work getting round that Pinks, your 'Pearl' is looking good........
I use an Exacto razor saw to cut out the bits and it works fine as you only need to use the tip of the saw blade to sever the pips that hold the bits together...........Keep up the good work buddy...........Tony
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Pinks Very professionally done - well done. There is nothing more niggling than knowing you have something wrong buts it oh so easy to try and ignore. To pull apart what you have already done takes some real dedication and skill. Very well done. Happy modelling Tony 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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She really is looking good Pinks, keep the pics coming, am loving your build.... Regards Alan
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Thanks all for the great response to my pictures, I have got a little further so I will be posting more throughout the week. Happy Modelling. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
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Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
Marc Heeley
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Fantastic job Pinks, looking really good, I will be starting mine in the winter sometime so will be looking back on all these builds for ideas Steve
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Hi Steve, Thanks very much, I have been following your victory build as I have this building up. I have not started yet but taking notes, and hoping it goes as well. I will be starting in the next couple of months so due to get very busy  Happy Modelling
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She's looking good
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Well done Pinks, coming together very nicely...... Regards Alan
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Things are going a little slower than expected. though the wood dye that I am using is giving a great colour to the wood, it has taken me 7, 2 and 3 coats respectively as pictured below, so as you can see, alot more is required. Still, definitely worth taking my time over. Happy modelling all. Pinks666 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
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