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Ian B

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  1. Ian B
    In the story 'Treasure Island' Jim hid in the apple barrel listening to Long John Silver. Some images, films, TV and drawings show it on deck others below deck, perhaps the actual book says where it is? not sure this helps this thread but just a passing thought LOL
  2. Ian B
    what a great opportunity to get a super workshop I am sure it will be fab. I am moving house in 3 weeks time and for the first time ever wont have a space/workshop to use from day 1. So looking at getting something built ---the only issue is size-- I keep going bigger my wife constantly scaling back my plans LOL....
  3. Ian B
    I would be interested to see how you get on, some friends of ours wants a model ship to display and looking around the old junk shops to find one that needs a lot of loving so its cheap to buy. Then I said I'd help get it into a half decent state--
  4. Ian B
    Yes, this is a very re-occurring theme. I am following them as I will have similar questions later on my first attempt. Can I suggest there is a item logged under 'modelling techniques to go along with the planking and rope already there?
  5. Ian B
    very much looking forward to seeing 'how' you go about this...:)
  6. Ian B
    thank you all, she is a 'test' for some of the techniques I have seen on builds on here. I must admit Im pleased with her.... looks like a first for this kit on here ...
  7. Ian B
    At last its finished, I had to bit a of a push on as I am moving house soon and almost everything is packed up. I now need to pack up all my modelling tools, it will be a couple of months before I start again. I need to build a garage and workshop first..LOL
  8. Ian B
    Good luck, I shall follow with interest as I am thinking of doing this at some point
  9. Ian B
    Finally glued down the two compartments-- mmmmm need to straighten the copper band at the end of the gun ...
  10. Ian B
    Steering mechanism installed
  11. Ian B
    Well I have just ordered the paint set from CMB--- I reckon ordering mid November is the soonest I can order the kit and say its for Christmas
  12. Ian B
    very nice
  13. Ian B
    Another step forward. I am making the protective cover for the steering position. YOU can see in the back ground the picture I am using to help. mmmmmm not very nautical terms describing that LOL I have created the front compartment and mocking up the gun position.Oh yes I now have a rudder
  14. Ian B
    When I was getting my bits from Chuck for my Cheerful build HMRC always stung me when they were imported I do use CMB for my bits and pieces -always a fab service... so in a few weeks I shall order it under the cunning plan of telling my Wife- 'It saves you looking for something to get me for Christmas which I know you always find difficult' . 'Oh yes, it is a big box but size isn't everything'
  15. Ian B
    Thank you both, for taking time to respond. That makes my purchasing a whole lot simpler So now just the explaining to my wife when a large expensive box turns up to do ha ha ha
  16. Ian B
    Hi I am just about to buy what is for me my ultimate build. I now feel I can do it justice with my new found limited skillset lol . My only concern is-- It looks like this kit has more than one release with updates and if so how will I know I am buying the 'up to date ' current version? Lots of places on line offering it with around a £50-60 swing in price. Thanks Ian
  17. Ian B
    Scratch built a whistle and sign and added some more deck bits and pieces. The Funnel is still not finished and the pipe on the front is not parallel and I need to add some copper decorative bands around it before I glue it in place.
  18. Ian B
    Its amazing how a bit of bling can really make it look like your making progress
  19. Ian B
    Thank you Now I have replaced the plastic blob with a wooden blob I need to add texture to show it is steel. Simulating some rivet joints. The actual boat does not show many joints. Dry fitted the hatch covers and some nice new brass portholes.
  20. Ian B
    Well I am making progress, the plastic lump is now a shaped piece of wood just needs shaping to the deck, the cabin is almost done needs the sign on the top, and the funnel is now all metal curtsey of some cut of plumbing copper pipe.
  21. Ian B
    great book-- just looked and there are reprints on Ebay for £19, wouldn't,t mind one for Christmas..🎅🎅 oooooooooooooopps talking about Christmas already!!!!!!
  22. Ian B
    The rudder controls on this boat are quite interesting and need replicating. The ships wheel will be in front of the cabin with pullies and cable running down the outside of the deck and under the rear grating to the rudder. I needed to make two pullies with a groove. And here's how I achieved it..good enough for this scale The picture was taken before I tidied up the cab area...
  23. Ian B
    Well between holidays and work I manged to achieve some more on the model. I now have a cabin area and what I am sure is a legal obligation for models of a steam boat--- a real brass propeller (it looks off centre in the pic but its not )LOL Next to complete the cabin with sides, window and roof.
  24. Ian B
    great topic, something slightly different weldone ...
  25. Ian B
    I can only add to the messages of praise. It is superb I would be paranoid that over the years it would absorb damp or moistier and the edges start to curl or it wilt....

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