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 Hi Alan Thanks for looking in and your comments as for the tiles I will be going for the aged look using 'Patina-it' Steve used this on the hull of his Victory and has mentioned the other product they do called 'weather-it' for wood. Regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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looking good, and getting through it quickly jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Looking Great Andy, you've made good headway in your build, its looking awesome todate. Regards 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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Thanks both for looking in and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All The tiling proceeds at a steady pace in fact im quite enjoying the process of seeing it build up on the hull, a few pics on progress. Regards 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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lovely start on the tiling Andy, looks amazing Steve
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That tiling does look very nice indeed
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Thanks everyone for looking in and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy great progress on the tiles.I found this job on me victory very relaxing in fact.I used the same tiles they do look good.just found ya do have to check for double tiles as eh do like to stick together on the rivets.going great and look forward to more.cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
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Hi Mick Thanks for looking in and your comments and I agree about the tiling ,had a few doubles but managed to spot them all bar one so far and yes very theraputic. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looking really good Andy, following this one all the way. Paul Building: DelPrado HMS Victory. Building: DeAgostini Sovereign Of The Seas.
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Hi Andy. Copppering looks great so far. how are you finding sticking the tiles on. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi Paul and Ian Thanks for your comments and looking in. Im finding the tiling quite theraputic although you have also to think as the lie of the hull can be challenging in parts. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All The turned brass wheel's arrived today there in kit form but very nicley made. The axle on one will have to be removed to make the matching pair but there a marked improvement on the kit ones I think. Regards 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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The difference between the two is like night and day, without a doubt a vast improvement
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Great work on the build Andy. The rurned brass wheels are a massive upgrade from the original ones. 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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I have to agree with you both and thanks for looking in Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Copper sheathing continues, when I started the sheathing I suspected that the plates were applied in certain ways such as when they were first used until later. The sheathing was firstly applied to the bottom of the stern post and keel and then worked forwards untill the hull was covered. The earlyest form of sheathing was the smiley face type where the shape of the hull caused the tiles to slope upwards at the bow and stern the plates were then capped with a straight run of plates, a wooden baton running along the top with the plates trimmed to the baton or simply a rolled up piece of canvas nailed in place. As time passed the copper plates were replaced by 'Muntz' metal an alloy of 60% copper and 40% zinc sometimes called Yellow metal. The tiling also was laid in straight lines a perfect example of the use of Muntz metal and straight tiling patterns is the newly refurbished Cutty Sark at Grenwich. More soon, Regards. 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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Great job with the tiles Andy. Starting to look the part now. 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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Well that's certainly looking the business Andy Pau;l Building: DelPrado HMS Victory. Building: DeAgostini Sovereign Of The Seas.
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