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Hi guys, Have been a member of this site for about 8-9 months just lurking  so I guess it about time I say hello and put up my attempt of this great ship. I am up to issue 31 so have finished the upper planking of the hull. I can't say I have encountered any major problems so far but this due to following the great builds on here and off course Tomiks official build has been of great help. Only small problem I have had is slight clinkering at the bow but this down I think to me not tapering the planks enough but hey ho we live and learn . I guess I should of used balsa fillets and noticed guys on here done this but couldn't understand the reason why till now  . Here are my pics comments and advice greatly welcome. Have fun and happy building Gareth. My cannons  Smasher  Hull      Launch  Completed models,Hachette Titanic.Deags. Hms Victory. Hachette Hems Hood.Ongoing builds. Deags Akagi,Deags Sovereign of the Seas,Deags Spitfire,On my wish list.Yamato.Royal Navy world war 2 aircraft carrier.
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nice to see some new builders pictures gaz. don't worry about the bow, it's amazing what a bit of sanding can do. just make sure you taper the bottom planks, you'll need to taper along the edges as well as the sides of the planks, the way i bent planks introduces a bit of a twist, so the planks would naturally lie the correct way, they just needed a bit of sanding to fit well. Come on you Jimmies
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Welcome Gaz. Never fear if you follow Tomick's official diary and a few others depending on appearance you want to achieve, you will get there. There some outstanding diaries on this forum, that you can't really go wrong. Just take your time and enjoy the build. Happy building Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Hi ya, all looks nicely on track.
John
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Welcome Gaz, thanks for sharing 
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A big warm welcome to the MS Forum A nice start to your build Regards Mike 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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Welcome to the forum Gareth. Looks like you are well into stride with your build...Looking great mate...Keep the pictures coming...  Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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Hi guys,Thank you all for your welcome and comments. This the first time I have ever done a model of this kind of ship in wood so I won't be venturing to far away from Tomicks build. I did the Titanic a few years ago but always wanted a model of the victory. I'm waiting on my next issues of 32-35 which is planking the lower hull which to be honest I am dreading. I am also at this moment doing the Hood so I have plenty to keep me out of mischief . Will update this diary at the time and also start one for the Hood. There are some great builds on here that I follow and there is sure some very talented model makers here. Keep up the great work and have fun . Completed models,Hachette Titanic.Deags. Hms Victory. Hachette Hems Hood.Ongoing builds. Deags Akagi,Deags Sovereign of the Seas,Deags Spitfire,On my wish list.Yamato.Royal Navy world war 2 aircraft carrier.
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Hi Gaz, A very big welcome to MS forum,just take your time and keep with Tomick,s official diary,and look at the forum there are a lot of modeler's showing very special skill's and knowledge in this particular field.So just keep at it,you will find at times you will scratch your head it is a big project well done for taking it on. Regards tf64. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hi guys. Here is my latest update of where I am now. I have I am glad to say finished the planking and fitted the keel. Great feeling to fit that last plank into place . I haven't spent a great deal of time sanding the hull as I am going to copper tile her. I have just made sure she is smooth and level. All comments/advice always welcome. Gareth       Completed models,Hachette Titanic.Deags. Hms Victory. Hachette Hems Hood.Ongoing builds. Deags Akagi,Deags Sovereign of the Seas,Deags Spitfire,On my wish list.Yamato.Royal Navy world war 2 aircraft carrier.
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Hi Gaz coming along well Regards Mike 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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Thanks Mike. She sure is Gaz Completed models,Hachette Titanic.Deags. Hms Victory. Hachette Hems Hood.Ongoing builds. Deags Akagi,Deags Sovereign of the Seas,Deags Spitfire,On my wish list.Yamato.Royal Navy world war 2 aircraft carrier.
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Looks rather nice next to hood mate well done CURRENT BUILDS
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looking very neat and tidy on both Gaz, keep it up. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Looking very good Gaz
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Cheers guys for your encouragement I have fitted the rear gallery and the whales now so been busy . Will take photos in day or so. Have fun. Gareth Completed models,Hachette Titanic.Deags. Hms Victory. Hachette Hems Hood.Ongoing builds. Deags Akagi,Deags Sovereign of the Seas,Deags Spitfire,On my wish list.Yamato.Royal Navy world war 2 aircraft carrier.
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Hi Gaz That looks good I just have a question about the sideparts of your Galerie Did you bend them a little? They look quit straight to me I ment this part here 
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Good clean build there Gaz, keep it up. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Thanks Peter, Hans for your comments. To answer you Peter. There is a slight curve to the sides though as you pointed out I probably didn't bend them enough. These I found to be quite fragile parts and was a little afraid when bending them that they break . Gareth Completed models,Hachette Titanic.Deags. Hms Victory. Hachette Hems Hood.Ongoing builds. Deags Akagi,Deags Sovereign of the Seas,Deags Spitfire,On my wish list.Yamato.Royal Navy world war 2 aircraft carrier.
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