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Nice work. Its also impressive how well you are doing with the limited function in your hands.
As for the last 10 planks. Mine worked out similar. So rather then been left with 0.5mm gap at the end. I would divide the 45.5 by 10 planks for a nice fit. Also because its nice have a little left to play with than a little under if you've over sanded any.
Regards,
Neil
PS, I am a little infront of you, but you are catching me up fast!
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Hi Alan! The planking looks spot-on so far - a fair amount of filler and she will look perfect once sanded down!
Keep up the good work!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Almost done with the planking  looking good. Al
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Thanks for your comments and advice. Neil, I will take your advice and work off the the 45½mm. I did not consider over sanding when thinking about it. The ½mm could easily grow to a large gap. Tanks again, Alan Today is the tomorrow you wished for yesterday!
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Hi Alan, Your planking is coming along nicely. Good luck with the last bit. Well done. Hope your hands are on the mend. 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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Closed up the starboard side. I'm quite pleased with it although some filler will be needed (photos 1-4). Now to start on the port side. I've bought the copper tiles for the hull so I'm not too concerned about how it looks as long as it's smooth. NikonD60 attached the following image(s): Today is the tomorrow you wished for yesterday!
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Looks very good. Lots of involved work to get it to this stage so very well done to you. 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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Looks good Alan. Don't worry about the filler if you're tiling it though.
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Hi there Your build is comming along very nicely, keep up the good work. Regards Foz
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Its a major achievement getting the hull completely planked and your almost there Alan so well done to you....  .. She's coming along and looks as if she'll sand down very nicely.... .. Look forward to seeing your next update..... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan,
She's looking good. Those last 10 planks are like been on a long distance run and seeing the finish line in sight. You find a chunk of energy to push you across that finish line.
Neil
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Hi Alan, Nice update. Your planking is looking good. You're almost there. 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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Great job on the planking, always a sense of achievement when the last plank goes in.
Graeme
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Thanks for looking in and all your kind comments. Alan Today is the tomorrow you wished for yesterday!
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Hi Alan - the planking is looking good! Don`t worry about the filler unless you go for the unpainted version!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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AT LAST - FINISHED PLANKING THE HULL! Getting there. Finally fitted the last plank (photos 1-4). I was concentrating so hard on getting the last planks fitted, I never considered turning it over and shaking the dropped pins and cuttings out. When I put it on the stand I discovered that I was the owner of the largest maraca in North Tyneside! Had to ease the garboard plank back to shake it all out (photos 5-7). Time to start sanding. might be a while. Alan. NikonD60 attached the following image(s): Today is the tomorrow you wished for yesterday!
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Hi Alan, Congratulations on the planking - it's really another milestone in the build. She's really starting to take shape now. 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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Congratulations! And now much fun with the sanding - i find it very satisfying to see the real shape come out during that process!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Very nicely done its very satisfying closing up the hull . Happy sanding Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Nice work Alan, and you'll be even more impressed once she's sanded down.
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