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GilShapley wrote:Here is a hint to help with the threading of blocks. I used the super glue trick at first but "borrowed" one of my wife's needle threaders and used it to pull the thread through. Works a treat, just make sure the holes in the blocks are clear.
I was able to get 10 threaders from EBay for just a few quid
Thanks Gil, I have a needle threader that I used when stringing the hammocks but I didn't think it would work on the blocks as the holes were really narrow. I'll give it a try one the next set of blocks.
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Needle threaders are a godsend, I use them for most of my rigging requirements, including the rigging blocks and they work a treat. Its a tool I wouldn't be without....  Regards Alan
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Time for another update. Mast and collarThe mast was glued in place and the first collar added. The collar needed a lot of trimming to avoid the feet of the pumps. michael.rolph attached the following image(s):
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Middle gun deckThe tools were fitted to the lower gun deck then the planks were added, stained and then the knees added to the upper gun deck. The tables were added then the upper gun deck beams and supports were fitted. michael.rolph attached the following image(s):
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Upper gun deckThe deck was planked and stained, then the guns were fitted. Finally the deck beams were added. michael.rolph attached the following image(s):
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She's looking fab Michael, great work.... Regards Alan
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Nice work Micheal. Coming along nicely. 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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Fantastic work, Michael. Beautiful build!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Looking great Michael nice work. Al
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Coming along great Michael
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Hi Michael, Looking great. I am enjoying following your build. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Thanks for all your comments. I'm hoping to have the model complete by the end of November. Top DeckThe excess deck beam was removed, then the deck attached and stained. michael.rolph attached the following image(s):
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Top Deck detailsThe sides were finished then the railings added. Mouldings and pins added. michael.rolph attached the following image(s):
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Wales and detailThe wales and mouldings were fitted and most of the side ladder positions marked out. michael.rolph attached the following image(s):
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That is a very nice model you are putting together. Just looking at all the detail and you really get a sense of how terrible life on board must of been although i guess that is in our modern eyes. Have read that life on board was considered better than life on land. Your build is turning out very well. 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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Looking great Micheal, I enjoyed building this one, it seems to take an age to do but well worth it in the end. 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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Very impressive Michael, you're producing a lovely build and am enjoying seeing how its coming together.... great work...  Regards Alan
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That is an impressive build - so much detail! Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Great build, that has come together very nicely.  Mark
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