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Have just received my eagerly awaited full kit. This was supposed to be a "winter build" but I could not resist making a start !. I intend planking the deck with individual planks using the soft pencil method on the edges to simulate caulking .
I have done this on a previous model with good effect where I also used teak oil rather than varnish. I do not intend fitting portholes (apart from those in foc'sle spaces) since these were retrofitted in the 1930s when she became a training ship. Some drawings show a companionway at the after end of poop which again was not on the original build. I had originally intended to build from scratch inspired by the book by C. Nepean Longridge whose impressive model is on display in the Science Museum but, on reading this fascinating account of his build, decided that my skills would not be up to the task so was pleased to find this model kit which so far looks very good indeed.
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Good luck with your build, will you be sharing your build with a build log?
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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Hope to but it will be very sporadic since I have lots of things on the go and, being 73 , haven't much time !
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Good luck with your build, pics are always good to see how your progressing  Al
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Welcome to the forum and its a nice kit, best of luck with your build  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Welcome to the forum and good luck with your new build. She's a beautiful ship and am sure you'll love putting her together..... Regards Alan
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I have been thinking about this lovely build for next after the Vic.
I shall enjoy watching you progress D (BTW do you a Christian name?)
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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My name is Derek - a retired Master Mariner. On further perusal of the kit I find it has a nice set of sails but, since I do not intend fitting sails, they are free to anyone who wants them.
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Hi Derek, good to meet you.
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Look forward to seeing your Build. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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can someone please tell me how I can post photos of my progress on this thread .
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DWallace wrote:can someone please tell me how I can post photos of my progress on this thread .
This topic should help you, keep the size of your pics to a maximum of 148kb, 600x450 pixels, that way your pics will show up on your post rather than as a download requirement to view.... https://forum.model-spac....aspx?g=posts&t=244
Regards Alan
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Good luck with your build and I look forward to seeing your progress. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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