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  1. James H
    Hi all, A short while ago, we added a map system to MSW. This allowed you to add your location/town/city to the system which would then add a pin on our global map. When we updated MSW, this became redundant as it was incompatible. We have now installed Community Maps to MSW, which works in exactly the same way as the previous. This will allow you to find any member close by, who has also added their location. A great tool for finding if there are members near you for joining any clubs perhaps, or kit trades/sales etc. This is an entirely voluntary application, meaning you manually place your location pin into the map. You can do this manually or get the system to grab your location and drop the virtual pin for you. If members added their location, this could be an invaluable tool as well as a generally interesting feature here at MSW. This is a members-only facility. To access it, click this dropdown: You will also see an extra area on your profile page, like this: If you added your pin to the previous version, you will need to DO IT AGAIN. Our apologies. Have fun with this. I'm going to spend a little while playing around with it.
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    That is looking super! Totally nailed it 👍 Those laser-cut pearwood garboard planks are a nice touch as well, and dead easy to fit for your next layer.
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    Spent all day adding shrouds. Always the most sweary day in my workshop.
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    Masts built and installed and rig is about to start. I'll not be making another update in here until this one is complete. Hoping for a couple of weeks until finished.
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    That's my assessment too.
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    There you go:
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    Hi Bradley, It's already quite heavy and I've only got as far as installing the lower gun deck, sans details. The hull itself is perfectly workable in terms of manhandling for sanding and planking, for its size. It will of course get much heavier, but I intend to plank this whilst led on my bench. There's no other way really. When I finally sand it, I'll do that outside with a thick towel on the floor on which I'll prop the model whilst I work.
  9. James H
    I think it's fair to say it should be black, or even a bottle green (sure I read that somewhere). The reason it was kept in pear was for aesthetics.
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    Using the Amati tool is something you need to learn. I usually lean it on a finger so the pin lies against the inner wall, then work from there. Hard to believe this is your first time at planking. That is beautifully neat.
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    No, those were missing in mine too. I've informed @cafmodel and they are sending them over.
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    At this rate, planking will be done in a couple of days 🤣 Good to see the bulwarks site on well on the faired bulkheads.
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    I can't believe how quickly you've progressed with this. What are those beams made from? Are those suggested or your own idea?
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    That's coming along swimmingly. You're right about that stern. I prefer it to the Fifie in shape, but the trade off is Fifie is a tad easier to plank, although Zulu is also easy to do.
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    That's actually a reasonable price these days. 38mm thick, 90mm across and 1.3m long. As for the dust being toxic, it's best to regard all wood dust as toxic. Don't inhale any of it.
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    I built the Amati Santa Maria about 20yrs ago, being roughly the same shape. Loved that kit, and found the planking quite easy. You'll probably find thee same with Coca. Nice start and lovely photos too.
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    Looks like you're having a blast with this one. I found it a thoroughly enjoyable build.
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    I hope you enjoy this as much as I did with the prototype. Certainly watching this.
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    There was a problem with the non-MDF sheets and the quality of them. Amati are currently sorting this out and I expect the replacements to be with me in a few weeks. That should hopefully coincide with my current project ending too. I know what you mean though. Looking forward to getting back the behemoth!
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    I don’t really know. I suppose I’ll find out when I start it 🤣
  21. James H
    Yes, just tuck those ropes in and drip a little thinned white glue in there to set them.
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    I agree. Defo love to see someone take up this offer and complete with a build log.
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    Come on.....open a build log for Zulu. I know a few here would love to see it. As for Flirt, exactly the same. Share your journey and let us see how you progress. If you've ever any questions, I'm sure you'll get lots of help here and both I and Chris can nail down any specifics with these builds.
  24. James H
    I usually put smalls dots all the way along and then ease the plank into place a couple of inches at a time and then hold it for 5-10 seconds before moving along. No tape, nails, nothing needed. Also no accelerator. The CA gel stays viable for the duration without needing to add spots at intervals. Glad you like the build log and I hope the manual I did is easy enough to follow. Oh, and
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    I'd be paranoid about not getting all those metal parts exactly the same. Well done if you managed that!

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