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I finished the anchor for the Vic and also finished the Launch. The Launch sure took a toll on my eyes! Overall I'm happy with the results. All comments appreciated. Best, Barry    Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Nicely done Barry, looking good.....  .. Don't know if you have a set but if not then you may find a pair of optivisors will take the strain off your eyes.... I wouldn't be without mine now.... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:Nicely done Barry, looking good..... .. Don't know if you have a set but if not then you may find a pair of optivisors will take the strain off your eyes.... I wouldn't be without mine now.... Regards Alan Thanks Alan! I couldn't remember the name of those. Definitely have to get a pair Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Love the launch Barry, very nice work  Steve
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stevie_o wrote:Love the launch Barry, very nice work Steve Thanks Steve! Appreciate your comment. Best Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Ponty wrote:Gandale wrote:Nicely done Barry, looking good..... .. Don't know if you have a set but if not then you may find a pair of optivisors will take the strain off your eyes.... I wouldn't be without mine now.... Regards Alan Thanks Alan! I couldn't remember the name of those. Definitely have to get a pair Hi Barry, don't know if these are available around your area but these are the ones I use. The lenses just flip up out of the way when not in use and I find them invaluable..... Hope it helps.. http://www.cornwallmodel...catalog/Lightcraft.html
Regards Alan
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Good job there Barry. It almost makes me want to say I remember those days vaguely. Well done. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
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Gandale wrote:Ponty wrote:Gandale wrote:Nicely done Barry, looking good..... .. Don't know if you have a set but if not then you may find a pair of optivisors will take the strain off your eyes.... I wouldn't be without mine now.... Regards Alan Thanks Alan! I couldn't remember the name of those. Definitely have to get a pair Hi Barry, don't know if these are available around your area but these are the ones I use. The lenses just flip up out of the way when not in use and I find them invaluable..... Hope it helps.. http://www.cornwallmodel...catalog/Lightcraft.html
Regards Alan Thanks for the link Alan. Model Expo has one that is similar to that. I just ordered it. Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Barry Hope all is well. At 51 now I have become my dad with the comments " I can't see with them on and I can't see with them off". Convinced the opticians are not there to help you to see better but to give. You expensive glasses that are only good for a week so they can fleece you again in a month or two. I went for a set of optivisor a a good few years back and gave recentkybupgraded but to be honest anything that allows better vision when working has to be a good thing. Happy modelling Tony Happy Modelling
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Hi Tony, I agree with you. At 50, I'm becoming my dad too! My trifocals are getting outdated and it's become increasingly difficult to see up close. Looks like time to shell out more cash for a new lens prescription! In the meantime, this magnifier will be a great help Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Just finished gluing the remaining ribs. I sanded everything to ensure a smooth fit. I also test fitted the lower deck.as per the instructions, nothing is glued yet.. Everything seems to be flush and square. I now have to wait as I'm missing the pins to nail the deck  . I called CS and they are shipping the pins out along with the missing 12lb gun that was supposed to be in pack 18. Unfortunately they most likely won't ship till next week as it's Labor Day weekend. They assured me they will ship next week though . Oh well, it's ok as I don't want to rush this step and I can get my pin pusher that I forgot to pick up . Overall, the test fit looks good, I think. The holes for the mast do line up. I didn't notice when I took the pics that the deck moved slightly when I adjusted the jig to take the pics  All comments appreciated, as always. Best regards, Barry          Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Looks good Barry, shame about the pins but you can always get hold of a pack from a good hobby shop - they are 0.7mm x 10mm, may be faster than waiting for your replacements. Steve
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stevie_o wrote:Looks good Barry, shame about the pins but you can always get hold of a pack from a good hobby shop - they are 0.7mm x 10mm, may be faster than waiting for your replacements.
Steve Thanks for the info Steve! I'll most likely do that since I have to go get a pin pusher anyway. Best, Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Barry All coming along nicely. Hopefully you can get your pins from a local hobby store so that you can press on with your build. Happy modelling Tony Happy Modelling
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birdaj2 wrote:Barry
All coming along nicely.
Hopefully you can get your pins from a local hobby store so that you can press on with your build.
Happy modelling
Tony Hi Tony, Thanks for looking. Hopefully I'll have some time to check out my local hobby store today. Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Looking great so far, once those decks are glued in, you'll really be motoring. I'm just a tad ahead of you and all I can say is make sure your ship is straight and true before committing yourself to gluing the decks. The on to planking! 
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All looking good Barry, really starting to take shape now..... .. Keep the pics coming Regards Alan
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Hi Barry The dry run looks good, keep the pic's coming Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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I was able to make it to my local hobby store today and picked up the necessary pins and a pin pusher. I fitted the lower deck with pins, but Before I glue the ribs and place the deck beams on, I wanted to post and get any comments before going further. I want to make sure she's right before committing myself any further.      Thanks for any comments and/or advice  Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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