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The attached photo shows the edging strips completed on both the main motors. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): 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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The attached photo shows the starboard main motor in-situ to give you an idea of how it's located. I intend to add as much detail to these before i fit them in place. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): 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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That concludes this update. I've gone from a weekly post to a fortnightly one as of late, mainly due to the fact that at the end of the first week there have been times when there isn't that much progress to share. Going forward i intend to revert back to a weekly update. Thank you for looking in, have a great weekend and happy modelling! 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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Coming along very nicely, Phil. Loving the attention to minuscule detail. Chris
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goddo wrote:Coming along very nicely, Phil. Loving the attention to minuscule detail. Chris Thank you Chris! If it was in a smaller scale i could probably get away with a lot of the finer detailing, but not so in 1/48 scale! 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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I`m for ever impressed. Keep it coming. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Very nice work Phil. Like how you have made the motor cylinders from card discs and a wrap - that is a neat idea. Tony Happy Modelling
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Looking really good Phil, love all of the scratchbuilt details that you are adding to this, so much that it really is turning into a once in a lifetime build and a very special model.
Top work, well done! 
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Excellent work Phil, can’t say much more that I haven’t said previously. Mark Regards Markwarren (Mark) Admin
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Hi Phil, Another great update. 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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Good morning from 'The Dockyard'. Thank you for all the comments on my last update!  This week i've continued to add detail to the main motors. See attached photo showing the addition of inspection plates and junction boxes. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): 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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10 x lifting handles were made from 0.5mm diameter brass rod, bent to shape and attached to the inspection plates. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): 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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More detail added to the inspection plates using 0.5mm styrene strip. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): 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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The next job was to make the inspection plate latches. I used 0.6mm diameter x 6mm long steel bolts, cut down in length slightly and plastic strip, drilled out and also cut to length. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): 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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This photo shows the latches fitted and further detailing to the main motor bodies using 1.0mm diameter steel bolts and washers. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): 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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From another angle. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): 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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That concludes this update. There is still quite a bit of detailing to add to the main motors before i can paint and fit them and i hope to have all this work completed within the next fortnight. Thank you for looking in, have a great weekend and happy modelling! 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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Yet another great update, Phil. Brilliant! Chris
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goddo wrote:Yet another great update, Phil. Brilliant! Chris Thank you very much Chris! 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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