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 Rank: Beginner Level 3  Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2017 Posts: 21 Points: 66 Location: Wicklow, Ireland
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Hello my people,
Brian here. Since I started my build, almost 2 years ago now, I have been taking pictures of my progress. However, I only recently discovered this forum, which has since been of great use to me. Unfortunately, my Phone, took an unfortunate tumble down a sink... so I no longer have any of those photos.... I'm currently at stage 37 although I have various other bits and pieces done, (a whole mast, some yards, all my cannons are ready, some small boats) mainly due to the fact that planking as you all know is extremely tedious at times.
I'm also in uni and working two jobs at the minute which is slowing down my build considerably as you can imagine.
My reasons for starting a build diary are simple really; 1. I'm losing track myself, 2. My pictures can't go missing if my phone has another unfortunate accident and 3. There are some phenomenal builds on here and I might be wracking some brains for input from time to time. Also, If you see me running headlong and blind into any really imbecilic mistakes, please let me know!
Regards,
Brian
P.S. Pics to follow
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 Welcome to the forum Brian , looking forward to seeing your build  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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 Rank: Pro   Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/08/2015 Posts: 276 Points: 817 Location: Monrovia, Ca
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Hi Brian, Welcome to the forum. I know keeping a diary of each of my builds has kept me going when it sometimes seemed a daunting task. It's always nice to see different takes on the same model. I know my builds have become much better because of the forum. Looking forward to seeing your build. Stephen Current Builds: HMS Sovereign of the Seas /// Lamborghini Countach /// Eaglemoss BTTF DeLorean
Finished Builds: Millennium Falcon
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Hello Brian, You`re in the right place to persue your Vic build and I`m sure we`ll all love looking in on your efforts. Happy modelling Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hello Brian. Welcome to the forum, I look forward to seeing you progress soon. I sure you will find it a friendly, and resourceful place here. Mark
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Welcome aboard Brian, you've come to the right place for inspiration and help when needed. Lots of builds to look at and members only too willing to help and guide to keep you on the right track, any problems just shout.... .. Look forward to seeing some of your work.... Regards Alan
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Welcome to the forum Brian and enjoy your stay with us Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2017 Posts: 21 Points: 66 Location: Wicklow, Ireland
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So, some pictures at long last. Had to go back a few stages, because a few bits came off on me :-( As you can see I have the launch done, the cutter started, Main mast done, yards started and a plethora of cannons in the works.
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2017 Posts: 21 Points: 66 Location: Wicklow, Ireland
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PS if anyone can tell me how to upload photos so that they just appear as part of the post rather than as attachments, please pm me.
Thanks
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Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Dowlking wrote:PS if anyone can tell me how to upload photos so that they just appear as part of the post rather than as attachments, please pm me.
Thanks
Have a look at the following http://forum.model-space....aspx?g=posts&t=244
Its down to the file size which needs reducing otherwise you get the issue you are having at present. A lot of forum members use photobox which does allow you to interspace text between images. I direct upload mine having first re-sized them in PAINT. Hope this helps Your build looks fantastic by the way. Really neat planking on the hull. 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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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2017 Posts: 21 Points: 66 Location: Wicklow, Ireland
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Thanks tony! Naturally never bothered actually looking on the forum!
The planking is very satisfying when you're getting progress made, but it can get so tedious too. Think that's why it's taking me so long to get through it.
Regards
Brian
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2017 Posts: 21 Points: 66 Location: Wicklow, Ireland
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It's question time folks. two today!
1. I'm about to lay my garboard plank. I see on some of your builds, you've laid two rows of garboard planks?
2. I'm at the stage where i need to make a decision on internal lighting. The plan (roughly) is LEDs in the four lanterns and possibly some strip lighting throughout the gun decks and gallery. I know Garth has successfully lit his build, but having never tried it before I'm not really sure what I'm doing. All input on this matter is greatly appreciated
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Joined: 24/05/2010 Posts: 1,761 Points: 5,351 Location: London & Greece
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Welcome Brian, nice start.
I laid 2 gb's just to make mating them a little easier. It's no big deal at this stage though.
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Dowlking wrote:It's question time folks. two today!
1. I'm about to lay my garboard plank. I see on some of your builds, you've laid two rows of garboard planks?
2. I'm at the stage where i need to make a decision on internal lighting. The plan (roughly) is LEDs in the four lanterns and possibly some strip lighting throughout the gun decks and gallery. I know Garth has successfully lit his build, but having never tried it before I'm not really sure what I'm doing. All input on this matter is greatly appreciated
If this is your first period ship build, then it's advisable to follow as per the instructions, otherwise you'll quickly go astray and may fall into difficulty.
Regarding lighting, it's an ambitious project for a first time period ship build and you should start by idenfiying what you wish to light that will be visible. Some discussion info and guidance in this topic: http://forum.model-space...posts&t=191&p=3
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2017 Posts: 21 Points: 66 Location: Wicklow, Ireland
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So just to update:
Just went with the one Garboard either side.
lighting question is still open. historical accuracy would suggest only having lights in the gallery cabins and the lanterns (i.e. not on gun decks).
Got three more full rows done today. probably my most productive planking day ever!
Regards,
Brian
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 Rank: Master   Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2011 Posts: 1,053 Points: 3,165 Location: Glenvista JHB
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Hi Brian, Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to following your build. As for the lighting, I must just get my act together and post my images. 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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Joined: 16/08/2010 Posts: 2,771 Points: 8,344 Location: Brighton
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Welcome to the forum Brian look forward to seeing your build Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Joined: 04/10/2016 Posts: 135 Points: 412 Location: Newcastle U.K.
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Welcome to the forum Brian, you will get lots of advice and encouragement here. Just lay the one layer of garboard planks as your last 10 planks to close the hull is calculated from this. I have just closed the starboard side and am about to start on the port side so we are about at the same stage of our build. z8000783 has put together an excel spreadsheet calculator that helps with the last 10 planks that I found very useful. If the link below does not work, look at his build diary. It's in his signature. http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=7014
Alan. Today is the tomorrow you wished for yesterday!
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2017 Posts: 21 Points: 66 Location: Wicklow, Ireland
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Thanks for all the advice,
I saw John's spreadsheet this morning. was planning on making one myself but That's just saved me a load of time :-)
Have any of you found that you seem to be running out of planks rapidly?
Regards,
Brian
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Rank: Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2011 Posts: 1,053 Points: 3,165 Location: Glenvista JHB
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Hi Brian, I found that the materials supplied was more than enough and I have plenty of planking left over. 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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