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  1. James H
    Wishing you all the best for 2021 too, and for everyone here. Let's hope that in the real world, it's a darn sight better than 2020! 😆
  2. James H
    That really does look very pretty. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
  3. James H
    No worries! Your build deserves to have its own log so it can be referenced. If you've any more photos, please feel free to add to your log.
  4. James H
    Ok, I've split those photos into a separate build log.
  5. James H
    Split from another build log to create one for @BigDan
  6. James H
    Lady Nelson is a perfect model to build when starting out. Only one mast and limited ratlines to tie.
  7. James H
    Wait until you’ve done 9 or 10 in a row. They’re like falling off a log by then 😆
  8. James H
    Not at all!!! These are for Sphinx: 24ft Launch 28ft Pinnace 22ft Yawl
  9. James H
    That looks so exacting. Loving the photos too. Very clear to follow.
  10. James H
    You're always best glossing before decals, and if there's lots of moulded details on the deck, consider using a decal setting solution too. Once your decals are down, gloss over them before any weathering and a flat coat.
  11. James H
    She is looking smart. You started painting the bulwarks yet?
  12. James H
    Robert Shaw came from a town a couple miles from me too. (Westhoughton). There's a pub named after him. Quite ironic when you consider his predilection for booze!
  13. James H
    That looks great! That pear came out real nice 😁
  14. James H
    I think I was 7yrs old when I saw this film. Scared the cr@p out of me. Looking forward to watching this.
  15. James H
    She's looking real purdy 😍 There's not too much bare pear can be seen above the waterline, so it should be easy to sort a few of identical shade. I know my poly varnish did sort of level the colour across the ones I chose.
  16. James H
    A good degreaser is acetone or nail varnish remover. There should be no need to wash afterwards, but you can just rinse them in water.
  17. James H
    If this was my model, I'd retire immediately afterwards. Just outstanding.
  18. James H
    I never tire of seeing this one come together. Looks like you've gripped this with both hands.
  19. James H
    Following along 👍
  20. James H
    That really looks like it's coming along very well, and your adjustments have nailed it with the bulwark to deck fit.
  21. James H
    STAGE 70: ASSEMBLE TWO MORE ELEMENTS OF THE RIGHT FOOT More toes here, built exactly as before. Pack 8 will be with me shortly, so more soon. 😁
  22. James H
    STAGE 69: ADDING A HEEL DETAIL AND ASSEMBLING FOOT PARTS Every foot needs a heel, and this is now fitted, with a single screw locking things into position. Now it's the turn of the toes. Some of these parts are angled, but if you follow the manual, you'll see the toe parts have an indent on one side with a part number on them. I used these ass reference to make sure I got the toes correctly positioned. The grub screw also has a little thread lock to stop it coming part later. The toe tip and other toe part are fitted using a plastic bush insert and ridged pin to lock into position.
  23. James H
    STAGE 68: FITTING THE ANKLE JOINT TO THE RIGHT LEG All three pistons are removed from their sprue and the two shorter ones fitted with the rubber end caps with a black, flanged screw. The knuckle joint is also assembled and pushed into the lower leg. I do have to say these pistons are way too sloppy. There's zero traction with the piston bodies and they wobble around like mad. I'll think of something to correct this...maybe a plasticard tube wrap for the shorter pistons. As the longer one has no rubber cap, that can't be changed, but it shouldn't matter with the other two being more sturdy The foot is now pushed into position.
  24. James H
    STAGE 67: ADDING ANOTHER PART TO THE LOWER RIGHT LEG And now the right foot is started. The three ball joints are snipped from their sprue and fitted to the foot part using screws. Two more screws are used to fit the lower foot part to this...
  25. James H
    STAGE 66: ADDING ANOTHER PART TO THE LOWER RIGHT LEG Onto another piston fits two end caps. These can only fit specifically to the correct ends, and they are simply a push fit. Another screw and bush fitting are used to fit to the lower leg assembly. Small details are fitted using a small drop or two of CA. A single screw and spring washer is fitted, connecting the lower right leg to the T-800. This can be posed in any position, but I left it neutral. I don't know how easy it will be to loosen that screw when complete.

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