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Hi Phil, Another awesome update. Fantastic attention to detail. Hope your repairs are coming on smoothly. 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'. Well I've been busy working, interspersed with sporadic model making sessions. Progress has been slow but steady as I concentrate on the repairs. See the attached photo showing the replacement part that I will have to fit. 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 rivet strips on the affected parts were carefully removed and labelled. 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 step was to tentatively remove the melted parts without causing further damage. So I proceeded to remove small sections at a time causing a great deal of mess!   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 slitting saw attached to the Dremel made light work of the thicker plastic parts! 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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Gradually opening out a section to fit my replacement part. 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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Replacement part now sitting in it's correct location. Not fixed or glued at this stage. A lot more work involved such as filling, pinning, fettling and filing. 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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Plenty of gaps to keep me busy with filler and sanding! 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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Rear view. 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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Side view. 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. By the time I post my next update I hope to have it glued and pinned in place and all filler work completed. Depending on progress, my update will either be next week or the week after. Thanks for looking in and stay safe people! 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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The restoration looks like it's all going to plan Phil, glad you were able to save this fabulous build and I wish you every success in moving forward with it.
Well done! 
Kev.Per Ardua Ad Astra
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Well done Phil, looks to be going to plan and back up and running in no time. I bet there was a few hold your breath moments though. Great work.  Mark Regards
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Didn't think you'd let this set back stop you Phil, can see the repair work is coming along beautifully...  … Great to see you getting back on track.... well done.... Regards Alan
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Hi Phil,  WTG with the start of the repair. I`m sure I would not have been brave enough to wade in with a dremel saw,  more likely a sharp blade and then taken three months. Wishing you well with the rest of the repair job that`s looking spot on. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Phil, Repairs coming along nicely. 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' and i hope you're all well? More progress has been made on the hull repairs. I spent a bit more time ensuring that the replacement part would fit correctly. Far easier to write these words than accomplish! The idea being that it fits with all edges aligned and no force required to achieve that. The next step after this was to drill out all of the free flood holes with a 0.8mm drill bit and dress them with a needle file. This took about 6 hours in total. See attached photo. 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 step was to fit packing pieces, which I will use to fix the part too. There are several of these packing pieces and I would fit one, then file it to size by constantly checking that the replacement part aligned as it did before. If it sat too high, I would know that packing piece was sitting too proud. It was far easier to fit one at a time, which narrowed down which packing piece to work on. See attached photo showing three packing pieces fitted, indicated by arrows. They were all made from MDF cut offs, fixed with PVA glue and left to dry overnight before filing them. By fitting one at time, it took several evenings to complete this stage. 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 MDF packing pieces, indicated by arrows. 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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