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Joined: 25/04/2013 Posts: 71 Points: 216 Location: Benoni, South Africa
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Thought I could start the build logs post. Hopefully we could get some South African builders to start posting.. Current Build:
HMS SOTS
HMS Victory
HMS Surprise
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/04/2013 Posts: 71 Points: 216 Location: Benoni, South Africa
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Guys I have been collecting issues at CNA every week. I am up to issue 12 so far and working on it. Here are a few pictures of the ship so far.. let me know your thoughts and more importantly, how are you coming along with the same parts... 1st pic: Top view of the ship 2nd pic: Started building the launch. this has proved to be very challenging because of the hull planking. This is the first time for me. 3rd pic: Adding in the sides on top of the lower deck. This was a challenge because of the bending required to get the side to fit into the ribs frames correctly. 4th pic: top view of the lower deck with sides 5th pic: Sides being clamped in. I left the clamps on for 2 days because of the bending required cuandv attached the following image(s): Current Build:
HMS SOTS
HMS Victory
HMS Surprise
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/04/2013 Posts: 71 Points: 216 Location: Benoni, South Africa
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where is everybody in terms of their builds at this stage. I would love to see other ships or hear what other people have done on their launch planking?? Current Build:
HMS SOTS
HMS Victory
HMS Surprise
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Joined: 23/04/2013 Posts: 287 Points: 859 Location: Hartbeespoort, NW, South Africa
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Hi Cuandv Good to see another SA Build of SOTS. I have started my build diary under the Members Build Diaries, SOTS. I have completed upto issue 7 and received my next four issues, 8 - 11, yesterday.  I should be posting an update over the weekend. Regards Kobus
Current Build
HMS Sovereign of the Seas - First Build
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/04/2013 Posts: 71 Points: 216 Location: Benoni, South Africa
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Great Kobus... I look forward to taking a look at your log. Being my first build, I have loads to learn. I am building the HMS Victory at the same time, so I give each one a break and work on the other. Current Build:
HMS SOTS
HMS Victory
HMS Surprise
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 23/04/2013 Posts: 287 Points: 859 Location: Hartbeespoort, NW, South Africa
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I'm also new to the model hobby and I follow the UK build closely as well as the Official Build Diary. Learning a lot from guys like Nigel, Alan and Mike.  Regards Kobus
Current Build
HMS Sovereign of the Seas - First Build
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Joined: 07/05/2013 Posts: 10 Points: 30 Location: Cape Town
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Good Day Guys Wud like to post pics but that image link does not work. How does one attach pics. Regards Current Build - HMS SOTS
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/04/2013 Posts: 71 Points: 216 Location: Benoni, South Africa
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Hey Talisnam, If you get your pics to 800x600 size, then tick the ATTACH tickbox at the bottom before pressing the POST button. You will then be prompted to upload your images. If they are 800x600, they will show automatically on your post. Hope this helps? Cheers Current Build:
HMS SOTS
HMS Victory
HMS Surprise
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Hi Cuandv, a very big welcome to the forum and a very nice start you have made.... .. Like me, the SOTS is my first build and I have found a wealth on information on all the other members build diaries, especially on the SOTS, VIC and of course Mr T's official build... .. Would strongly recommend you have a look through these, it will help you avoid some of the pitfalls on route.... Good luck with your build and I look forward to seeing how you progress.... Regards Alan
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Joined: 25/04/2013 Posts: 71 Points: 216 Location: Benoni, South Africa
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Hi Alan, Its good to hear your thoughts. I will most certainly stick up more photos as I have also been sailing through many of the build diaries to get ideas, although I must admit some of workings are of my own ideas and some have failed miserably  Anyway, I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions as we go along, Your experience will most certainly help me and others along the way as well. Cheers Current Build:
HMS SOTS
HMS Victory
HMS Surprise
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Joined: 16/06/2013 Posts: 284 Points: 859 Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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I am from PAROW, CAPE TOWN, building the Sovereign. As a newbie to this type of hobbie, I had to do a lot of research on the net for tips and info. I am on issue 12 and found that the decks do not align horisontal in the slots. Luckily its not glue to the keel. I filed it to align perfectly. I need to know if the 1st deck section at the trans-am (part 21 : 33 is supposed to be at an angle of +-20 degrees?  "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
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cuandv wrote:Guys I have been collecting issues at CNA every week.
I am up to issue 12 so far and working on it. Here are a few pictures of the ship so far..
let me know your thoughts and more importantly, how are you coming along with the same parts...
1st pic: Top view of the ship
2nd pic: Started building the launch. this has proved to be very challenging because of the hull planking. This is the first time for me.
3rd pic: Adding in the sides on top of the lower deck. This was a challenge because of the bending required to get the side to fit into the ribs frames correctly.
4th pic: top view of the lower deck with sides
5th pic: Sides being clamped in. I left the clamps on for 2 days because of the bending required
I would like to see side view photos of your build. Too bad you had already glued your parts together. I prefer to use re-enforcement blocks to sturdy the frame from distortion. I am dissappointed that this build does not make use of planking the decks like in the HMS Victory. "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Joined: 16/06/2013 Posts: 284 Points: 859 Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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I found by using a kettle to steam the planks, makes its very easy to bend it into shape. Steaming is also used in real life size builds. After the steaming is done, I am ready for a cupper.  "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Joined: 05/09/2010 Posts: 123 Points: 358 Location: Valhalla, Pretoria
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Hi Cuandv Welcome to the world of model ship building. Look at this link: http://modelshipworld.co...overeign+%2Bthe+%2Bseas
This person is also building the DeAg kit but is modifying it to closely resemble the original. Regards Current Build: HMS Victory
Built: HMS Bounty
Next Build: Sovereign of the Seas Started collecting. Redrawing of plans for Santisima Trinidad for a scratchbuild. Santisima Trinidad - waiting for launch.
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Nigel also has a build diary on this forum under NMBROOK...
Regards
Alan
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/04/2013 Posts: 71 Points: 216 Location: Benoni, South Africa
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Hi Marcel, I will take some side shots and get them up here soon. I was thinking about fillers inside the hull but I am not sure yet. Need to get my backside into gear. I am also building the Victory as well. In terms of the decking, What I am going to do is buy strips from a timber shop and get those decked onto the SOTS. I have decked the Victory and it makes the world of difference.. Happy Building. Cuan Current Build:
HMS SOTS
HMS Victory
HMS Surprise
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/04/2013 Posts: 71 Points: 216 Location: Benoni, South Africa
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Hey Nigel and Alan, Excellent site..Thanks Nigel your pics and log. It will certainly help me in my build as well. Current Build:
HMS SOTS
HMS Victory
HMS Surprise
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,051 Points: -13,308
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cuandv wrote:Hey Nigel and Alan,
Excellent site..Thanks Nigel your pics and log.
It will certainly help me in my build as well.
Thank you Cuan plenty more to come Kind Regards Nigel
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Hi Cuandv, plenty of hints, tips and great ideas on all of the SOTS and VIC diaries... am sure you will find all you need to help you along.... Look forward to seeing your work.... Regards Alan
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