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my past experience has been plastic models. SO why dive into wood modeling ? Because Im older and wiser..I hope I appreciate the great packing, all vacuumed in plastic & plenty of bubble wrap in the shipping box. Everything is on the CD (different experience for me) might be visiting FedEx I dragged and dropped all file to desk top Double checked the parts list (better one on the CD) SO here goes my first wood build
Build Time 30 minutesSome of those sheets are thin I cut 1 a&b and 2-10, keel- both sides to make sure I got all of the Tabs 3rd Photo - small parts bin - Thanks again, for the container sanding and gluing to follow any step I missed to get the 3rd photo to show?(now removed) other photos come and go with edits ??? greg attached the following image(s): NOW - Building SWIFT 1805
long term goal "USS Constitution"
completed "Fair a Frame" by Model Shipways
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I will follow this build 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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Hi Greg Good luck with your venture into wood, I`m sure you`ll enjoy it.  The picture issue you mention is an ongoing problem with the forum that is cured simply by refreshing the page (maybe a couple of times). Its a known issue that is being worked on. Tip: The forum will take pictures up to 650 pixels wide, so you have scope to increase the size of your pics should you wish. Congrats on your "Blue" medal for starting a build diary and I look forward to more of your work soon.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Greg. I think you'll enjoy this venture and I'll be following along with this build diary.
Happy building
David
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Looking forward to seeing this progress.
Graeme
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Man almost had a great accident Gluing number 10 with super glue. I know I placed it correctly, I must have handled the keel roughly. I happened to take another look and it had slipped out. Glue had not totally hardened, like a rookie, I started to pry, thinking I could just sand and and re glue. BUT HEY - lets push it in and hold. LESSON 1 - One item at a time when dealing with super glue - I cant be trusted Just for fun I placed the keel in the "Fair A Frame"....ya - not going to work Build time
40 minDry fitted all before the glue fest. Rest of the gluing went off without a hitch. I checked all the ribs for wobble. Another smaller coat is in order for some, despite the run you see in the photo. Number 2 was flush on top of the keel, but over hangs at the bottom. Add that to the sanding joy ahead. I decided to make the ship stand now. The "Deck" is my first big concern. Sounds like I should glue the middle first, let dry, then Glue to the ribs. Any advise is appreciated greg attached the following image(s): NOW - Building SWIFT 1805
long term goal "USS Constitution"
completed "Fair a Frame" by Model Shipways
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Rank: Amateur Level 1 Groups: Registered
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delboy271155 wrote:Hi Greg
The picture issue you mention is an ongoing problem with the forum that is cured simply by refreshing the page (maybe a couple of times). Its a known issue that is being worked on.
Tip: The forum will take pictures up to 650 pixels wide, so you have scope to increase the size of your pics should you wish.
Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)
I made sure to resize first. Roger that - refresh it is. many thanks NOW - Building SWIFT 1805
long term goal "USS Constitution"
completed "Fair a Frame" by Model Shipways
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Nice start and looking good Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi agree, looking good so far. Looking forward to seeing this progress. Mark
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Looks like you're off to a good start Greg and I look forward to following your progress.... Keep those pics coming.... Regards Alan
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in-between overtime sanding gluing both part 12's rechecking that once dried center-line drawn on deck prior to gluing I get a kick out of the instructions have you do this after gluing looking forward to gluing the deck on until next time QUESTION How does make a link into the signature (attached to now building) thank you in advance NOW - Building SWIFT 1805
long term goal "USS Constitution"
completed "Fair a Frame" by Model Shipways
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 my first accident carrying it back from sanding, caught against the pants AND i hear a crunch as it hits the carpet so here is my attempt at bracing it...next time, dont carry it so low greg attached the following image(s): NOW - Building SWIFT 1805
long term goal "USS Constitution"
completed "Fair a Frame" by Model Shipways
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Hi Greg, never good when mishaps occur but we've all experienced them at some stage in our modelling journey. Bracing you've done should be fine and will be even stronger once you get some of the planking done.... .. Hope now your progress goes mishap free.... Regards Alan
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still carefully gluing the deck on other misc work: filed all the metal parts worked on the two hatch covers more photos soon Happy New Year everyone NOW - Building SWIFT 1805
long term goal "USS Constitution"
completed "Fair a Frame" by Model Shipways
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Happy New Year to you Greg. Looking forward to seeing more pictures of the Swift coming together.
Happy building
David
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