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ian smith wrote:Hi Kev.
Thanks for looking in and your comments.
The kit came from Bonapartes Military Model Shop on line.
It was Sculpted by Alan Ball.
Ian.
Thanks for that Ian, just had a look at their website and they do some very nice figures at very reasonable prices. Very good stuff - thanks mate!!  
Ian
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 Looking forward to seeing your build Ian Martyn Building ?
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Looks a nice figure and good luck with the build and comp Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looks a really nice detailed figure good luck with your build Ian. Al
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Hi Kev. Glad you liked the site. some more I like on there. Martyn, Andy and Al thank you for your comments they are always very much appreciated Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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I agree with Tomick those castings are exceptionally clean and sharp. Interesting build too Good luck
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Thanks for looking in and your comments. the castings are a very good quality. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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The Moulding tabs have been removed from all parts of the kit using Mould line remover tool and on the larger tabs on the horse using a razor saw cutting as close as possible and filling smooth with a nail File. Thanks for looking in Ian ian smith attached the following image(s): Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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The horse has been glued together. the neck and head have been stuck on. Thanks for looking in Ian. ian smith attached the following image(s): Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Looking good Ian, nice progress.... Regards Alan
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Definitely looks a quality kit Al
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Overall it looks a quality kit and great to see how its coming together
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Great start Ian lovely cast resin looks nice and crisp and no air bubbles ragards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Hi guys. thanks for looking in and your comments. They are very much appreciated. I think I will probably complete the horse first as there is a lot to do grey shading wise as the Trumpeters horses where white. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi Ian, This looks to be a well detailed kit. Can`t wait to see your skills at work in the paint dept. Good luck with the rest of the build. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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looking good Ian l love the way the horse is looking round Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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Hi looking good.looking forward to the painting on this.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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I will watch this one with interest. I've always been scared of painting figures and animals so will be looking for tips.
Graeme
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Very nice start to your build, those parts look very crisp and well detailed.
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Hi All. thank you all for your comments. They are greatly appreciated. The next step will be to prime all the resin parts and the white metal parts. I am looking forward to starting to do some painting on this. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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