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My fist issue arrived! This is my first EVER attempt at a wooden model. I've built plastic models and built RC car kits, but nothing ever to this degree. I'm excited to get started, and as you can see in the pics not much but the jig and the forward bulkhead glued to the bow keel. As I get going I'll post more interesting photos. I hope I can do this forum justice by making a quality Vic. I'm sure I'll be reaching out for help! Best, Barry   Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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 Hi Barry Nice start to your build Regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Will be following your build good luck, sure you won't need it Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Barry
Take your time and enjoy the ride.
As you say, when you need any help just ask.
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Nice to see a new diary started Barry, I'm sure you will do a great job on this one and you too will be offering advice to new builders before you know it. Plenty of help here if you need it so please ask Good luck Steve
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Thanks for the kind words Andy, John, Jase, and Steve Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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It's a great build this one - I'm sure you'll have fun building this You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
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Golden Star, English Brig. RMS Titanic. (Academy 1/400 Centenary Anniversary Edition) Revell-Monogram 1/48 B-29 Superfortress 1:8 Baron von Richthofen's Fokker Tri-plane. HMS Victory. Nelsons Flag Ship. Sultan Arab Dhow. Artesania Latina Carmen II. The Battleship Yamato. Model Airways Wright Flyer 1:16 Scale. Trumpeter Bismarck 1/200. HMS Sovereign of the Seas. The Black Pearl.
Building:HMS Surprisel. Hatchette U96. Soleil Royal.
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Looks like a great start there Barry, I always enjoy following these wooden ship build logs. Wont be long and I will be in the same boat  as you and starting my first ever wooden ship, albeit the Santisima Trinidad. Look forward to seeing more of your build
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Congrats on your start! Somebody needs to get you a medal! Tired, Old, and Cranky!
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Here's today's progress. Man, I didn't realize how small that cannon is! How many more of these are there?[  Everything looks straight, so I'm happy with that. I've not glued the ribs as instructed. I just wanted to get a sense of the ship coming into shape. Now onto the anchor and the launch. Best, Barry    Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Cannon looks great J “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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The cannon looks a treat Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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She arrived at last! Great start, I look forward to seeing your progress
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Everything looking good so far Barry, love the cannon BTW, you asked how many more...only 18 full cannons in total plus 2 carronades, all the rest are dummy barrels. Steve
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cruorangelussilicis wrote:She arrived at last! Great start, I look forward to seeing your progress Thanks for the comment! Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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stevie_o wrote:Everything looking good so far Barry, love the cannon BTW, you asked how many more...only 18 full cannons in total plus 2 carronades, all the rest are dummy barrels. Steve Whew! Thanks for the info on the cannons Steve I'm glad you like the cannon. I was a little worried as the ring at the end was broken off the cannon and I had to super glue it back. As I'm still waiting for the paint to arrive, I've decided to leave the cannon in its natural state. I'm actually liking the look of the brass. I thought it a shame to have to paint it black. I will be painting the ship in its original colors. I believe this way it will allow me to put on my own personal touch to the build. Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Looking good so far! Tired, Old, and Cranky!
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experten wrote:Looking good so far! Thanks Mark. Im working on the Launch now. Building the jig was easy. Sanding the jig was a little nerve racking. I was afraid I was going to sand too much. But I did some test fits with the Planks and looks good. I'll be gluing them today. Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Good start and congrat's on your first medal
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Barry Well done on a brilliant start to your model. Deciding if you do or if you don't is exactly what modelling a bout and however you choose to finish your model will give you something very unique to you. Hope the rest of your build goes well. Happy modelling Tony Happy Modelling
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SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
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