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Where do you get the time Andy  the quality of your work is really impressive  you are a master  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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Great job Andy  your patience in drilling and fitting those pins have paid dividends. Al
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Looking fantastic Andy. Well done. Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi all More progress. The hull wood came ready primed with a sanding sealer type semi gloss finish but due to the drilling ect it needs sanding back to get a good surface for the clear coat. So the pins have been sanded back to the deck level where needed to get a flat surface, sand paper 1st then wet-n-dry paper getting lighter with the grits until I had a nice smooth finish top and bottom. To remove the dust Isopropyl Alcohol soaked cloths were passed over the hull several times this also gives an indication for a short while of how the finish will look and show any imperfections to put right. The hull will be clear coated in two sections bottom and sides 1st then the upper surface. The bottom and sides have been coated and is now drying. Tomorrow the top surface will get the same treatment. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thats some shine. Detailing was well worth all that time. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Lovely work Andy, great shine. This is going to took good when all the parts are pieced together.  Mark
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Great work Andy that's going to be a beautiful finish to the hull. Al
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All The hull has been turned over and the upper surfaces treated to a couple of coats of clear coat. Once its all dry the metal work can start to be fitted. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice and shiny Andy, looks like Yacht varnish. Mark
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Thanks for looking in and your comments Mark the Yacht Varnish look was exactly what I was trying to reproduce Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi all More bling added the rear sides has had more chrome strip added and the access panels added to the upper hull. Underneath the reinforcement plates have been fixed to the front and then the rear drive train and rudder added to the stern area. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Wowser, that hardware looks the business
Any plan to paint the prop bronze or brass?
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Great work, just gets better and better, can’t wait until it all comes together. Mark
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Chrome bling. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Sorry - I have to say - I really HATE your build...
Why...???
Because I passed this kit up at a bargain price about a year ago.
Oh, I so wish I'd bought it.
Seriously, your build is exemplary.
Everyone can learn from what you are doing here.
Just stunning.
Roy.
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This is stunning Andy keep up the good work. Al
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Outstanding work there Andy! 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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