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 Hi readers, I resides from Cape Town, South Africa. Its my first build. When the SOTS arrived in South Africa, I took the plunge into very deep waters. I collected the first 12 issues before starting the actual build. Experience showed me that the show-how instruction in the magazines can cause future build problems and I want to avoid most of them. By reading the forum, I stumble upon great ideas for my model. 1st issue from CNA and joined Jacklin Enterprises  "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Issue 1 I left the ancors and cannons for later Issue 2Issue 3Issue 4Issue 5I made the keel holder and assembled the ribs using the "flat-bed and press"-method ( Issue 5) To ease the fit of the ribs to the keel, I left the braces 10, 18, 24 for last. Using a square and tri angle the ribs starts to fall into place. As I progress with the ribs, I pinned them parallel with extras planking from the Victory. Marcel attached the following image(s): "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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The deck plates needed tweaking for a perfect fit.  I used them dry-fit to help me with the correct alignment of the ribs to the keel. I found that I got the "Peanut in the Smartie box"!  with this issue The Ribs had a wave fit when fitted dry. It took a lot of sanding to level out the ribs for the deck plates to lay flat on them. It also made that the plates did not had a clean line.  Thanks to the forum and you guys to help me rectify this in time.  I found that rib 13 has a manufacturing fault. This made me re-enforcing all the ribs,using off cuts. While I was at it, I came convinced to do the semi-fill with Balsa wood in the bow section. The bow I kept apart from the keel for this purpose. Marcel attached the following image(s): "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Issue 6Issue 7Issue 8 safed for laterIssue 9Issue 10Using the deck plates to glue the ribs onto the keel Marcel attached the following image(s): "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Its important to measure with a vernier to make sure the ribs are perfect align and parallel to each other all over. A home made mini level; like in the magazine, is ideal for fitting the ribs. "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Issue 12Now for pinning the plates. As it was already tweaked, fitting it was a piece of pie.  Marcel attached the following image(s): "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Starting with the filling of the bow with Balsa wood. I got this idea from AK's build Marcel attached the following image(s): "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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The beams for the deck was steamed and dry fitted to take the initial strain out. Marcel attached the following image(s): "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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The streamers is been replaced by Apple wood which I collected from a salvage from the Victory build. Its much more study than the supplied ones. No need to put extra support under the beams anymore.. "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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While waiting for the issues more Balsa semi-fills. Note the re-enforcement for the Bow-to-Keel Marcel attached the following image(s): "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Oops...  .... "Do not try this at home" should the warning be! Time for Super Glues and and a cold beer. court orchard from AK's Sovereign Build  gave me nice ideas. http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=4957
Marcel attached the following image(s): "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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I came across the idea of using pin needles for the wheels The pin head measures 1.45mm and ideal to scale.  Note that the wheels are bevelled. . Marcel attached the following image(s): "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Sorry Marcel, I don't understand Afrikaans but judging by your pics think your are showing some nice clean building there... .. Well done, will be checking in on your progress from time to time... Good luck with your build... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:Sorry Marcel, I don't understand Afrikaans but judging by your pics think your are showing some nice clean building there... .. Well done, will be checking in on your progress from time to time... Good luck with your build... Regards Alan Your are welcome Alan. If you need translation or info, feel free to ask. On the above pic, I discovered the needle pin from wife's toolbox works beautiful for axle stoppers. "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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After the beers and watching rugby, the launch is back on the bench. I used woodfiller on the fills at Bow Marcel attached the following image(s): "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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A few pics to show how the fills had progressed Marcel attached the following image(s): "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Looking good Marcel Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 30/03/2011 Posts: 1,344 Points: 4,079 Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg. RSA
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Hi Marcel, ek stel voor dat jy jou "build diary" omskakel engels toe, aangesien 99.9% van die lesers engels is. Hierdie is nie om jou te kritiseer nie, maar die lesers kan nie verstaan wat jy skrywe, so kan nie kommentaar lewer of onderstennig leen nie. Net 'n voorstel. Groete 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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Hans, I followed your advice and change the communication to English. Thanks for pointing the matter out to me. "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Rank: Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/03/2011 Posts: 1,344 Points: 4,079 Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg. RSA
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No problem I think you will have more response and dialogue if most can understand what you are doing. Good job on your build, looking real good, by the way. Something that might help, is to predrill the holes in bamboo to avoid splits and breaks. Soaking in hot water helps with the bending and shaping as well. 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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