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Joined: 10/05/2010 Posts: 2,608 Points: 7,519 Location: Lincolnshire
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Hi all, I have decided to make an 'out of the box' build of the the 1/60 Sultan Arab Dhow. Ordered last Friday, and package arrived today  . Can't complain about delivery times there.  So, for today, i just wanted to open the box and take a peak at the contents. To gauge the quality of the kit as it were. Well i am pleased to report that it really does look like a quality kit! Well packaged, so no loose parts flying around, and good quality woods used (it's DOUBLE PLANKED!!!). The frames are made from plywood, as is the decks. However, the hull formers are made from Sapeli, and the stern deck 'embellishments' are walnut. The second planking is also dark sepeli hardwood. It also has cloth sails, with cotton rigging, pre-formed anchors and deck barrels. The instruction booklet is in full colour easily followed stages,in multiple languages. All in all a very impressive little (470mm long) boat, that i think will be a joy to build. Purchase and build details can be found on the Modelspace website here: https://www.model-space....e-sultan-arab-dhow.html
Regards Gray CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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 Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/10/2010 Posts: 689 Points: 2,130 Location: Dorset
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I built this Model a while ago now and did enjoy it. The model is also available through this forum and the build instructions are available as a PDF download on the forum site should you need them. The only issue I had was with the rigging instruction, still the standard instructions of read twice build once applies. Hope you enjoy this build Gil Current Build:-
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
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She's a great kit Gray and I'm sure you'll love the experience of building her. I know I'll enjoy following your progress as she slowly comes together..... Good luck with the build.... Regards Alan
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Joined: 08/07/2010 Posts: 1,036 Points: 3,086 Location: Thetford, Norfolk, UK
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Hi Captn. I'm sure you'll enjoy building this lovely little kit, and it will bring back happy memories to follow you with this build. Happy building David PS: Hope you don't mind I've included a link to my own build diary in case you'd like to browse through it for help. http://forum.model-space.co.uk/....aspx?g=posts&t=9049
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Nice kit Gray, I look forward to seeing how she comes along.  Mark
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Rank: Super-Elite    Groups: New Members, Unapproved Joined: 11/11/2009 Posts: 3,432 Points: 10,280 Location: Colwyn bay
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Look forward to seeing your build progress. Great choice of kit.
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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Ool, i loved building this kit a d she looks so good when built “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Rank: Superelite Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/05/2010 Posts: 2,608 Points: 7,519 Location: Lincolnshire
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thanks for looking in and your comments. While waiting for some etch to dry, i thought i would make a start on my Sultan dhow build. After carefully removing the the ribs and checking their fit, i loosely inserted them in order on the false keel without gluing. Next the 2 bow strengtheners were glued in place, followed by the stern, making sure the tops of the strengtheners are in line with the top of the keel. CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Rank: Superelite Groups: Registered
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Next i fitted the main deck. Because the ribs were not glued, this made that particular task very easy. Using a pin pusher, i tacked the deck to the false keel along a line from bow to stern. The aft deck was fitted in the same manner. The stern bulkhead was a tight fit between the deck and rib ten, so once in place i watered down the glue and used capillary action to get the adhesive between the mating parts. The bow deck is fitted using the same gluing method, leaving a 10mm gap between the decks.Part 21, where the masts will sit is added next. That's it for today's update. I hope you enjoyed it.. CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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It's looking good, it's bigger than I thought from the shot with your hand in it Ken's the name modeling's the game.
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Great start Gray, nice to see how big it will be. Mark
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looking good “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: New Members, Unapproved Joined: 11/11/2009 Posts: 3,432 Points: 10,280 Location: Colwyn bay
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Doing a really nice job. Great start to her. Look forward to more updates Gray. 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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You're off to a very nice start I see, all looks good.... Regards Alan
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Rank: Vice-Master  Groups: Registered
Joined: 26/05/2014 Posts: 912 Points: 2,773 Location: East Sussex UK
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I did enjoy it thank you Graham, looking forward to seeing more. Regards Paul Building: DelPrado HMS Victory. Building: DeAgostini Sovereign Of The Seas.
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Rank: Master  Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/09/2011 Posts: 1,312 Points: 4,126 Location: Austria
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I have this one in my stash - so i`ll follow with great interest!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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Nice start on her you will soon be planking Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Great start, looking good.
Graeme
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