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  1. Ian B
    One of my favourite planes, in my youth used to see a few flying around from RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset
  2. Ian B
    Just been doing a little research,most leaf is bright 24k.but the 18k less common but darker and is prone to tarnish..very un gold like but might be worth a look...let it darken till your happy then lacquer it??? Just guessing
  3. Ian B
    Been following this thread with interest, my next build will be Sovereign of the Sea-- lots of gold which I assume was gilt? I was thinking of using actual gold leaf-- Sorry to jump in.. Ian
  4. Ian B
    Sorry-- The water is not deep enough I can still see the sub !! LOL --- Love it --just bitter and twisted..
  5. Ian B
    I just love the way you coloured the funnel--- so realistic-- its touches like that which elevate into the very special category
  6. Ian B
    nice looking kit--something different to display
  7. Ian B
    Its really coming along, I'm enjoying watching it grow
  8. Ian B
    really loving this unusual subject matter build---@GrandpaPhil your doing her great justice --I'd so like to make it in wood....
  9. Ian B
    Just bought the hardback copy--£4.99 including postage(Amazon UK)--- bargain I still cant believe how over looked this ship is with the kit companies-- wood or plastic...
  10. Ian B
    I have a picture somewhere of being very young and my parents showing me her being towed up the river to the dock on her pontoon. A rusty hulk
  11. Ian B
    Thanks, I shall hunt the book down
  12. Ian B
    wow--- I have never thought of doing a model like this-- very inspiring---- I shall follow on for the ride
  13. Ian B
    I've had one of these for a while..well worth all the fuss of you trying to obtain one..don't give up! My Vangaurd build was so much more manageable in the rig. Especially after doing the hull (which was super straight).being able to swing it 360deg for copper plating.
  14. Ian B
    CMB. Are always so responsive and helpful..can never praise them enough...
  15. Ian B
    Most of the garden centres around here in the UK sell it--- It is stuck down to stop slugs--- they wont slide/wriggle over copper...
  16. Ian B
    Thanks, I have just looked through this build--wow lots of good points and things for me to take inspiration from..
  17. Ian B
    That would look quite smart--- tempted to do this rather than what I imagined doing a straight around the sprit and bow..
  18. Ian B
    I have got to a point on my HMS Vangaurd where I need to attach the Bow sprit but I cant find how the ropes should go? I cant see anything on the plans I even looked in my 'Rigging period ships' by Len Petersson and he skips over it.. Also any tips on the bindings for the bow sprit and masts?
  19. Ian B
    I too had my very first flight in a Chipmunk, The Air Experience flight at Filton Bristol back in 1975-- definitely going to get this kit--not sure it will be a good as build as your excellent one..
  20. Ian B
    Thanks Trent, I am just using the line to install the chains at the correct angle. Then onwards and upwards literary ..:)
  21. Ian B
    love it--- something a bit different. Tempted to do one myself ,
  22. Ian B
    Looking good, its worth the effort -- that's the trouble with 72 cannon ships-- lots of repetition LOL... welcome to the club...im just ahead of you in my Vanguard build
  23. Ian B
    thanks everyone, a few avenues to check out i did look on eBay but nothing other than US-- which makes it very expensive to input.. next stop the Art supply shops
  24. Ian B
    I have been told silkspan is no longer made?, If so any suggestions for a UK alternative or a UK stockist with some left? Thanks--- the product looks so good from what I have seen on here..
  25. Ian B
    I like the buffer-- putting some nice circular dents down her side OOOOOPs! It might polish out .....

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