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I just went to my local woodcraft supplier and replaced all of the dowel material with stuff at the store. It was much straighter and harder and only cost me $15. It was a well spent upgrade.
I did a lot of replacing things on mine. On my bow for instance, all the square stock is thin wall brass tubing that I slid wood into to keep it from collapsing when I bent it. It's so strong you can literally pick up the ship by any one of those.
If you're spending a lot of money on a model (which we are) why not spend a little more and do worth while upgrades?
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Hi Chris, It took me 3 months to get these ones...  I remember seeing somewhere about wetting dowels..supporting the ends and hanging a weight from them..try it first..  Barry There's no time like the present.....
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Hi John, Difficult to get anything to replace these parts down here in Africa South this was the reason for buying the kit....how is the display case comming on??? Barry There's no time like the present.....
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Could be better, been slow to get on it as I hadn't finished the design until now. So far I just have the legs and the drawer, but I'm going to start working on the framing next. I finalized the design and know what I want to do so now it's just a matter of execution.
I'm making the case out of soft maple and it will be stained and glazed a dark color. I am probably going beat it up a bit as we do a great job of antiquing where I work. I'd like the case to look a few hundred years old.... why not?
The construction is actually quite simple so I will post pics and directions as I go in case anyone wants to do something similar. The design can easily be adapted to other looks. Will keep everyone informed.
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Hi Barry. The cannons look fantastic. your time and patience have really paid off. Ian.  Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi Barry, Just been catching up on your build. Lovely work. Your guns look fantastic. 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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Haven't posted in a while but I've been plodding along nevertheless. It seems that my build pics along with a few more folks pics have been thrown into another bucket somewhere and now they want me to dig into my pocket to get them back.....  Oh well I'll go back to my original method of posting them (if I can remember how)If I don't manage I'll keep trying...not much to show except the rear cabin and windows are finished together with the bottom deck details and now starting on the upper deck... BarryM attached the following image(s): There's no time like the present.....
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Seems to work, let me try the lower deck pics..... BarryM attached the following image(s): There's no time like the present.....
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Just catching up with your build, its very impressive and looking forward to seeing more Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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She's looking good Barry, nice work..... Regards Alan
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I remember being at the point you're at in the build years ago and what a giant pain in the ass those cannons were. They will really put you to sleep. But it all looks great! I'll bet you can't wait 'till you get to the rigging
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Thanks for the comments guys and here's a quick update...got started on the Upper Deck, fitted all the cross members and laid a half a dozen planks. I decided now would be a good time to test fit the masts as the lower deck was still accessible to clean the sawdust and stuff away... John...still a long long way away from that interesting mast building and rigging, are you fitting lights under the hull to highlight the copper??? Barry BarryM attached the following image(s): There's no time like the present.....
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Yes I am. I'm going to put an angled base on the plaque I make and hide the leds in there.
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Been busy with the Surprise again...a few more planks on the upper deck laid plus the cutouts for the hatches and stuff..made up and fitted the rear hatches and cut out the waist deck. I'll finish up the planking here then go back to the stern finishing and the other bits... Barry BarryM attached the following image(s): There's no time like the present.....
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I'm glad I cheated. That looks too much like real work. But you're doing a great job. Looks great, Keep it up!
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Great update Barry. WTG Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Lovely work Barry, very well done.... Regards Alan
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Just a quick update...finished the upper deck planking with the waist section cut out and the hatches and grating complete, also finished the bow inner planking and the gun ports... Barry BarryM attached the following image(s): There's no time like the present.....
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Barry That looks absolutly lovely work. The decking looks fantastic. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Nice update Barry, your doing a great job on her. 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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