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#41 Posted : 19 December 2011 20:38:00

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BigGrin Nicely done as always MWG
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#42 Posted : 19 December 2011 21:58:58

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She is looking real good.
I was tempted with this model when I was in Spain a couple of months ago.
Should have bought it as it was a lot cheaper than hereCrying Crying Crying
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#43 Posted : 19 December 2011 22:38:34

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Thank you Andy and Allan for your nice commentsBigGrin
MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.

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#44 Posted : 22 December 2011 14:54:42

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PLANKING THE HULL

Hi Team, I continue planking the Hull, just a few photos of planks which I soaked in boiling water for 20 mins then I pinned them wet to the hull so when they are dry they will take the shape of the Hull.:-
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MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.

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#45 Posted : 22 December 2011 15:04:58

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PLANKING THE HULL

And this is the result of that process:- Questions and Comments welcomeBigGrin
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#46 Posted : 29 December 2011 15:55:19

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PLANKING THE HULL

I fitted the formed planks to the Hull, then I soaked and formed some more etc etc, its a slow process but rewarding.

Please note how I have shaped the planks to fit the Hull and left a triangle to fit the "Dropper":-
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#47 Posted : 29 December 2011 15:59:22

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PLANKING THE HULL

Just a few shots of her overall, and she looks well from behindBigGrin :- questions and comments welcome

Cheers Mike
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#48 Posted : 30 December 2011 14:32:19

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FITTING BALSA FILLETS

I decided to fit two more fillets at the bow to get a better curve on the planking:-
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#49 Posted : 30 December 2011 21:18:37

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PLANKING THE HULL

Well Team just a couple of photos, where I have soaked 3 more planks and pinned them onto the Hull to dry and form their shape.

The balsa fillets on the Bow have really done their job,producing a nice curve on the PlankBigGrin :-

Thanks for watching, Mike
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#50 Posted : 30 December 2011 21:20:55

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BigGrin looking good there mike, still wish i had got hold of this model but i guess fate was against me there
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#51 Posted : 30 December 2011 21:24:14

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Thanks Andy, the Wood Planking is very Hard and brittle I have to treat it with kid glovesBigGrin Mike
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#52 Posted : 02 January 2012 22:03:51

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FITTING THE GARDBOARD PLANKS

Hi Team I have soaked and and dry fitted these two planks so they will form the crrect shapeBigGrin Have a look:-
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#53 Posted : 02 January 2012 22:10:43

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PLANKING THE HULL SIDES
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I have fitted two planks on the starboard side,which start to cover the side of the ship, thanks for watching questions and comments welcome, here are the photos:-
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#54 Posted : 02 January 2012 22:10:50

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Looks realy nice in the dark wood BigGrin
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#55 Posted : 03 January 2012 07:21:01

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Looks real good Mike.
Thought I was getting the san Francisco for A Christmas pressy from the other half, but she didn't take the hintHuh Huh Huh
I'll have to wait for my birthdayMellow Mellow Mellow
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#56 Posted : 03 January 2012 08:45:13

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Thanks Jase and Allan for your comments, here is to a great yearBigGrin Mike
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#57 Posted : 04 January 2012 10:04:58

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Andy I believe you can still get this kit from De AgBigGrin Mike
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#58 Posted : 04 January 2012 23:46:16

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BigGrin Hi Mike
I ordered the kit ages ago, 1st to be told that not all parts were in stock then to be told none were in stock and that they had no idea when it would be in stock. Then they tried to take the entire cost of the kit out of my acc[ i did get an appology for this],so i basicly gave up and bought the Swift kit instead. I might try to get again sometime in the future
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#59 Posted : 05 January 2012 00:25:41

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Sorry Andy I didnt know the chain of events, it is a lovely build, I am really enjoying itBigGrin

Cheers Mike
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#60 Posted : 05 January 2012 01:26:12

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When sanded smooth and oiled/varnished it will really look good
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