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Looking very good, nice and clean so far Andy. The thin bridging strips across the top of the first three bulkheads - I broke all of them, sometimes more than once! You are probably aware of this already but it took me quite a while to work it out, the answer to just about everything you need to know about this build is in the plans - somewhere! Sometimes you have to look at two or three different sheets to get the full picture of a specific element that you are working on but it is there.
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Hi Wizbang69 I actually completed this build last year and there are some pics in the gallery (uploaded feb 2018) if they help at all. I'm a long way from being a good or experienced builder and I found the Fish to be extremely challenging at times but more than worth it in the end. Good Luck and I'll drag up a chair if you don't mind. Mike
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-Mike- reacted to a post in a topic: Which Brand of Wooden ship model kit is better or worse.....? Take a poll and answer a few multiple choice questions.
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My favourite rigging line is the last one! I enjoy tying down the shrouds and now I have a system that works for me I'm happy doing the ratlines. Fixed rigging, no problem but when it comes to the running rigging I'm just plain clumsy and ham fisted - drives me mad at times. Plenty of coffee breaks while I try and compose myself and go back to it! On top of that I have the very bad habit of getting somewhat impatient because I'm close to finishing. Next time I'll do better.....
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Hi Les I feel your pain. That's probably me stood next to you at "The Wall" ! Over 2 years on my current build and just when I'm beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel, bang, interest just dribbles away a bit each day until you reach the point you don't go to the bench at all. I've had it once before, it does comes back - in it's own sweet time. Extremely frustrating though.
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Apologies to Del2 for a minor hijack here but I wanted to respond to Mark's comment. Mark, you have unwittingly made my day! About 25 years ago I built my first wood kit - Billings Etoile. Life then got in the way and it was only a few years back that I could get back into it. I wanted to have another go at the Etoile as I felt I could do a better job than originally but sadly Billings had discontinued the kit. I confess that I was unaware of either Marisstella or Dusek so I popped over to look at their websites and what do I find on the front page of Dusek's site but a ship called La Belle Poule - sister ship to Etoile That's my next build sorted - thanks, even if it was unintentional.
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Hi Steve I originally got mine from a gun shop in Maddington but when I later went back for more the shop was boarded up - ceased trading. I rang a couple of other gun shops but they just said "sorry out of stock don't know when we will be getting more" I eventually got more from some place over east on ebay called midwayaustralia. I've just had a quick look at their ebay store and it's not listed there anymore either so I don't know???? Sorry I can't be of more help but I'm kind of in the same boat as you now
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Cheers for that Pat. I'm one up on you, I've already got a bar fridge I only need the shed, the tools, the power and light and not forgetting the most important....I need permission. That one might be a bit tricky. As it happens I'm on the south side of Perth and DCC Concepts is not too far from here. I think I'll take a little drive down there and have a browse. You've given me some really useful info....thanks again.
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Hi Pat Thanks, I had a search around and found a place that sells Birchwood Casey "Brass Black" just 5 mins drive from me. Been in this place for 12 years and never knew they existed. I wonder what other little goodies are lurking close by. By the way, that is one seriously nice workshop you've got yourself. Cheers
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She looks really good Albuk, I hope your proud of it - I think you should be. Were you happy using CA on the sail hems in the end? Would you do it that way again? Finally, my last question - what build is next?
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That's a lovely looking ship Albuk. Nice and neat - good work. Much better than my first build! Looking forward to seeing the sails up.
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