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Joined: 02/03/2015 Posts: 13 Points: 45 Location: Clinton, SC USA
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Hello, I've been a member here since 2015, and have had my Model Space kit about as long. I try not to start a new project until the current one is completed. In July 2018, I've begun the 1805 Surprise build, which I will construct the "movie version" scheme. Putting the frames to the vertical keel, took quite a bit of tweaking, sanding, and filing. I wanted enough play to make sure each frame held a 90 degree angle to the keel.  Current Build HMS Surprise
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/03/2015 Posts: 13 Points: 45 Location: Clinton, SC USA
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Here is the Decking nailed and glued from underneath into place. Strange thing... in the directions it says to make sure ALL frames are 90 degrees to the keel. The last frame in this photo is Frame #24. Which I glued in per the directions instructions. Then... 6 pages later it shows this frame being 5 degrees or more tilted towards the stern. Anyone else notice this? Murphy  Current Build HMS Surprise
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Rank: Administration       Groups: Registered, Forum Support Team, Administrators, Global Forum Support Team, Moderator, Official Builds Joined: 09/11/2012 Posts: 8,388 Points: 24,255 Location: East midlands
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Looks like you`ve made a good clean start to your build.  Congrats on your "Blue" medal for starting a build diary.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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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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Great start, looking good.  Mark
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 Rank: Superelite  Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/05/2010 Posts: 2,608 Points: 7,519 Location: Lincolnshire
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Hi Murphy and a warm welcome That's an impressive workshop you have there showing in your first picture  And your build is looking great too. Congratulations on your 'Blue Medal', and look forward to seeing more og your build Regards Gray
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/03/2015 Posts: 13 Points: 45 Location: Clinton, SC USA
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Thank you for the kind words! I began laying the deck planks Monday afternoon. Weighting them down as I went along. I'm using every scrap of decking to insure I do not run short. Murphy  Current Build HMS Surprise
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Rank: Super-Elite  Groups: New Members, Unapproved Joined: 11/11/2009 Posts: 3,432 Points: 10,280 Location: Colwyn bay
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Well done Murphy, Your doing a great job on your surprise. Look forward to your progress.
ChrisOn the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Coming along nicely Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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 Rank: Pro  Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/04/2013 Posts: 174 Points: 534 Location: Bethlehem PA, USA
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MurphyPeoples wrote:Here is the Decking nailed and glued from underneath into place. Strange thing... in the directions it says to make sure ALL frames are 90 degrees to the keel. The last frame in this photo is Frame #24. Which I glued in per the directions instructions. Then... 6 pages later it shows this frame being 5 degrees or more tilted towards the stern. Anyone else notice this? Murphy Don't rely on the directions too much especially if you're doing the Movie Version. There is a lot of divergence. It's a decent guide but get all the pictures you can of the Movie version online. The bow especially is totally different. You'll need to wing it quite often, but that's what makes it fun! When you start your hull planking, getting the first few boards right is one of the most critical parts of the build. Also, that is when you need to make sure you eliminate any twist in the hull. If you get that perfect you'll be much happier with how it looks and everything will go a lot smoother. It looks like you're off to a great start!
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/03/2015 Posts: 13 Points: 45 Location: Clinton, SC USA
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Don't rely on the directions too much especially if you're doing the Movie Version. There is a lot of divergence. It's a decent guide but get all the pictures you can of the Movie version online. The bow especially is totally different. You'll need to wing it quite often, but that's what makes it fun! When you start your hull planking, getting the first few boards right is one of the most critical parts of the build. Also, that is when you need to make sure you eliminate any twist in the hull. If you get that perfect you'll be much happier with how it looks and everything will go a lot smoother. It looks like you're off to a great start![/quote] Thanks Johncal for the advice! I will certainly take heed. Current Build HMS Surprise
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/03/2015 Posts: 13 Points: 45 Location: Clinton, SC USA
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CaptnBirdseye wrote:Hi Murphy and a warm welcome That's an impressive workshop you have there showing in your first picture And your build is looking great too. Congratulations on your 'Blue Medal', and look forward to seeing more og your build Regards Gray Thanks Cap'n! Current Build HMS Surprise
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/03/2015 Posts: 13 Points: 45 Location: Clinton, SC USA
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magpie1832 wrote:Well done Murphy, Your doing a great job on your surprise. Look forward to your progress.
Chris Chris, your build is an inspiration! Thank you for your comment, and I'll gladly accept any advice you're willing to share along the way! Murphy Current Build HMS Surprise
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Joined: 09/02/2012 Posts: 569 Points: 1,675 Location: Scotland
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Good luck with your build, it will be a long road, if it’s anything like mine. Lol.
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Off to a great start by the looks of things, looking good... .. Look forward to seeing your next update.... Regards Alan
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Nice start and coming together nicely Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: New Members, Unapproved Joined: 11/11/2009 Posts: 3,432 Points: 10,280 Location: Colwyn bay
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MurphyPeoples wrote:magpie1832 wrote:Well done Murphy, Your doing a great job on your surprise. Look forward to your progress.
Chris Chris, your build is an inspiration! Thank you for your comment, and I'll gladly accept any advice you're willing to share along the way! Murphy Not a problem. I enjoyed building mine but still not finished it. I will get to it one day. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/03/2015 Posts: 13 Points: 45 Location: Clinton, SC USA
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Hello from WET South Carolina this morning. I've been stuck inside during the Hurricane, so it's been perfect time to get moving forward on the Surprise. I've laid all the gun deck, and cut the mast receiver holes, and will moving on to sanding the sanding and marking down the decks buttress joints today. BTW, I have several large studio scale projects going at one time, and if you'd like to follow along my facebook page is MurphyPeoples. Your are welcome to send me a friend request. ; ) MurphyPeoples attached the following image(s): Current Build HMS Surprise
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Looking good, lovely work..... Regards Alan
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Nice work, glad you are well and not blown away. Mark
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