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So it begins. My kit arrived in just 4 days - pretty fast shipping I must admit. DonB attached the following image(s):
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I was not sure what to do for a work surface and finally settled on a combination of layers. First I rolled out a layer of grip and stick shelf liner. I then added a layer of self-adhesive cork. Seems to be nice and stable but time will tell. DonB attached the following image(s):
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Good luck with your build, it’s like Christmas all over again.  Mark
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Have fun with your build and good luck  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hope you enjoy your build. Its a wonderful looking kit at comes very close to the top of my wants list. I think outside of modelspace you would struggle to find this one. Hope your build goes well for you and look forward to getting your views 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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well the first couple of phases were a bit of a challenge. I had to deal with warped pieces of wood which made the whole process of aligning the ribs a painful process. In the end I think I've overcome the issues. File Attachment(s):  3.jpg (451kb) downloaded 90 time(s).
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Great start to your build, well done. Congrats on your "Blue" medal for starting your diary. One tip: Make sure your pictures are 660 pixels max wide and they will show as pics and not downloads. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looks like you're off to a nice start, well done.... Regards Alan
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after a lot of sanding phase 5 is done. DonB attached the following image(s):
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Coming along nicely, looking good.
Graeme
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stage 5 complete. I decided to no sand the inside. I think this gives it a bit more of an authentic feel. I could be wrong but I like it anyway. DonB attached the following image(s):
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Coming on very nicely. Mark
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Nicely done so far Al
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Looking good, well done.... Regards Alan
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Nice progress. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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finally done the sanding and ready for the next phase DonB attached the following image(s):
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Taking shape nicely there Don. The time spent sanding has certainly paid off  . keep up the good work Regards Gray
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Looking very nice indeed Don, lovely neat and tidy work..... Regards Alan
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Very nice work. Looks really good, one tip for you.
Try to keep the spacer/support at the top of the frames in place whenever your not working on her as it tends to open up slightly over time. Then when you come to put the upper deck beams in place the gap is too wide.
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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Thanks for all the positive feedback!! I have not touched a model in 40 years and am really enjoying this.
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