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 Have a great time Ant . Looking forward to seeing your next update  Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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She's looking fab Ant. Carry on this way and she'll be stunning...  .. Enjoy the break, lucky boy...... Regards Alan
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Yeah,they work. It's coming along really nicely, she looks superb, keep up the great work 
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A couple more pics plus the base I made from two bits of oak skirting board put together ( "borrowed" from my mates house extension) he doesnt know yet and wont see it on here lol antswain attached the following image(s): Current builds :
AL's HMS Surprise
Model Shipyards HM Cutter Mermaid
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Just one thing one of you guys or somebody else you know might be able to help me with, As you know the figurehead supplied with this model is S!!te for lack of a more discriptive word. Do you know anyone that makes them? Im willing to pay obviously but time constraints and my dexterity is getting more limited any ideas thanks in advance. Current builds :
AL's HMS Surprise
Model Shipyards HM Cutter Mermaid
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I can't help with the figure head but I do rather like your base
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Looks great. Keep up the good work
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Thanks for all kind comments guys (figurehead answers if any tho please?) heres a couple of pics of HM Mermaid which i was building alongside but now on the shelf. This is going to another friend with the instructions and materials - this man i reckon has the talent to finish this  - going to leave it as natural timber finish i like the look of it that way. cheers all antswain attached the following image(s): Current builds :
AL's HMS Surprise
Model Shipyards HM Cutter Mermaid
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nice job on the Mermaid. Have you thought of carving a figure head out of box wood?  Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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I do not know if you saw my earlier post Rod but unfortunately suffering from terminal cancer so hands starting to shake a bit at mo. But maybe i should try any sites for tips m8 regards Ant  Current builds :
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Really sorry post name should have read Martyn - Rod another old friend hey ho  regards Ant Current builds :
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 Really sorry to hear about your health problem ant . It makes your build even more special stay strong my friend and if I can do anything to help please ask Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Hello Marytn Here is a couple of pics of what AL sent to us Surprise builders and i refuse to put it on my ship which has taken xxx amount of hrs to get this far. I did start to fashion my own. I Know Johncal and Magpie made there own and i think one of them made 2 with the other one looking much better than ALs one. Dont know if you know these guys but if you can help id really appreciate it m8 i have to have radiotherapy again soon cos its spreading through my brain a figurehead would be a delight m8. If you can or anybody else out there please help me with this thankyou all. regards and best wishes Ant antswain attached the following image(s): Current builds :
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Hi Ant
If you PM me your address you can have my Figurehead.
I can make another and am nowhere near needing to put it on.
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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Looking Good Ant! I know how you feel about the figurehead, I am surprised that no one has made a 3D Printer version yet, as it would make a lot of happier model makers! ________________________________________________________________________________________ Built Mare Nostrum Google Photo AlbumMatelot (ˈmætləʊ) , Matlo or Matlow
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Sorry to hear about your health problems Ant just hang in there my friend.. It would seem that every person building this ship has the same views on the Figurehead (can I call it that????)think I would rather go without one than use it on a model which has taken years to construct.. Barry There's no time like the present.....
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I Just want to let everyone of you fellow modelers out there how brilliant the people on and this forum is , and I am very humbled. I have severe health problems now and have explained how Chris (Mappie 1832)and Marytn Ingram have been so generous in helping me out I cannot thank them enough - Antswain - Anthony now time to get on Ships figurehead Hello Chris I cant tell you how much it means to me that you are willing to let me have this - it shall inspire me to do as much as I can to get this ship as far as I can. I am giving it to my best friend of 35 years friendship. It sounds morbid but the ship will be displayed at my funeral at my request with no other work being done to it other that what I have done an obviously your wonderful gift. ( My friend will supply the display case) I will make sure that people know how this has warmed my heart - in the meantime i will keep you and all updated on its and ultimately my progress. Photos at this stage will be taken and posted as a final to the forum. Once again Thankyou - Anthony Current builds :
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Model Shipyards HM Cutter Mermaid
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Hi Ant only to happy to help keep the great work going looking forward to seeing your next update Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Not a problem Ant. Only too glad to help you out. I will send it out tomorrow for you. 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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Ive nearly finished all the cannon but only rigged with the bigger rope for now. I want to set the masts so I can start the shrouds etc. I know it will be very difficult to fully rig the cannon but needs must. Any tips on setting the masts . I can get them all inline in both planes but what glue or methods ill have a look but any tips appreciated ta cheers Ant pictures to follow from Forest of Dean  Current builds :
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