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  1. hof00
    Thanks for that Joe. I have created two of the three flags using a piece of Aluminum Foil sandwiched by the Decal. I run a piece of rigging through this first for a Lanyard. (Longer for the Ensign.) (The madness for the method, (Making Flags), was a link sent to me by OC in the build log.) Article provided by OC:: http://www.modelwarships.com/features/current/flags/flags.html I don't particularly like the Bow Flag, I think it looks a little "Cheap." With my "Lanyard" for the Stern Flag, it'll be attached something like the photo. 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Thanks for that Pat. I'll be using mine for pretty much the same task as yourself. If you could please advise a source for spares, it would be very much appreciated. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Hi Chap, It's not all bad having to wait for stuff. I've done plenty of that. (Waiting) I find it gives me time to think about things and plan for next steps.... I look forward to your next chapter. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Many thanks OC, Yup, a bit of patience, a good "Primer" for me regarding PE. Shame I couldn't do the Rigging myself but my partner did a very fine job indeed!! At this stage, I think not too, too bad with 1.5 arms.... 🙂 I too am looking forward to doing the Flags. I'll attempt these tomorrow, I'll get some photos. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Thanks Gentlemen, Not too much left to do. 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Thanks Joe. Small update: Cheers....HOF. Photos: (Pretty much the same as the last lot but some additions)
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    Thans Joe!! Great that I don't rave to repaint. I agree, it would be nice to install the plate. don't know where I'll find an appropriate Decal. Maybe, I can try and reduce what you have sent me and print it out?? Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Hi All, Small update: Interception Grids Installed Propeller Guards installed Paint Touch-Ups continue. Things left to do: Main Rail installation Anchor Bouy installation Port Side Arado installation Pennants Flagstaff installation (I think that's it.) I did hit a "Snag" though, my Airbrush decided to fall apart. I have ordered a "Budget" replacement after seeing Banyan's post: Amazon.com: NEOECO Multi-Purpose Airbrush Kit, Dual-Action Gravity Feed Air Brush Sets with with Crown Nozzle, 9cc 20cc 40cc Cup, 0.2, 0.3 & 0.5mm Needles for Makeup Nail Art Shoes Tattoo Cake Toy Model : Arts, Crafts & Sewing I think this will be o.k. (Arrives hopefully, in the first week of March.) Anyway, I can still move forward as I have pre-painted/polyurethaned railings prior to Air-Brush issues. I'll post some photos later today. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Joe, Thanks for that, appreciated. I'm still "Procrastinating." regarding the second Arado placement. 🙂 I would very much like to have a look at a diagram of the Builders Plate, thank you. A question for you, I'm picking the Bow/Stern Flagstaff paint should be the Darker "Sea Grey" since that is the color of the Bow/Stern extremities of the Ship. (I am thinking that the Main Deck Railings in these areas need to be this Grey also?) Thoughts? Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    My Air Brush just gave up the ghost so I have ordered. one. It is scheduled to arrive early March, I'll let you know how it goes. Cheers....HOF.
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    🙂 Pretty much....
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    Hi Rod, Message from my lady, and yes, she did a fantastic job!! "Thank you, that's very kind." Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Awesome result!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Sorry Chap, I don't have a link for K&S, I have purchased from NZ Model shops in the past. (Just a thought, you could do davits from Brass Wire as well.... Aneal and flatten the "Boat" end of things and drill holes for the Boat Lines, sorry, not intended to overwhelm you.) Your Cutty is looking good!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Hi Chap, Good on you!! That's a great attitude. Personally, I find the whole process very therapeutic including the frustrations that come with it and the solutions to fix those frustrations. It is also good to know when to "Walk away" from the task at hand and carefully consider. Take your time and it'll work out just fine. 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Hi There, You may have already considered this but thought I'd mention anyway.... Regarding cotton Thread, Have you tried making a "Bodkin" using the thread? I use this quite a bit with Rigging and it makes things much easier to run lines through tiny holes. Take you thread and coat 20mm or so in CA, run your fingers over the Thread with ca. This should stiffen that end. Finish the "Bodkin" by cutting the very end of the CA coated thread at a shallow angle and you have your "Bodkin." If the "Bodkin" gets bent, more CA and cut the end again. (I don't know if you are a fan of running the thread through a Beeswax block, but that may help also if the thread is to move within small holes.) Hope this makes things easier for you. Cheers....HOF.
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    Yup, That's what I used on my Mantua/Sergal version. (Cutty Sark - HOF00) I liked the look of the Brass next to the wood. The Rail ends can also be formed very nicely where they terminate on the wood.. In saying so, thread will still suffice quite adequately. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Hi Chap, That Hull is looking really good!! (I am a Brass Stanchion fan as well. 🙂) Have you considered using Very Thin and stiff Brass wire? (KS products?) (Just an idea. 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    No Worries, I'll keep them aside. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Thanks OC, Yup, got plenty of Aluminum foil. I'll get my "Treat" tomorrow, I can then compare foil thickness. 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Hi All, Small update: I "Farted" around for a couple of hours today getting tthe Starboard Arado installed. RV Chima, (Rod), drew attention to mounting the aircraft on Catapults. The aircraft "Skid" needs to be higher.to sit properly. I ended up putting a 1.5mm "Spacer" between Skid and Catapult I then had to insert a 2.5mm temporary spacer under the Floats to obtain correct aircraft orientation. Once happy with it, CA Skid and removal spacer under the Floats. I'm still thinking about the second Arado.... Since it has folded Wings, I think I'll "Park" it in front of th Port Hanger. (It makes the model a little different perhaps.) Any opinion on this? Another point of note, the 10.5cm AA Guns do not fit the "Barbettes." (The "Peg" on the Turret mounting is too long by 1.0mm or so) I am unsure if this just relates to my Amati Version. To fix the issue, I filed down the plastic Peg on the Turret Base that fits into the "Barbette" cup. Cheers....HOF.
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    Thanks OC, That's awesome!! (Now all I need is some sort of foil wrapped treat.... 🙂) I'll give it a go!! 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Thanks OC. I am thinking around the same solution as you describe. My thoughts, (I don't know if they are viable), is to cut the foil to size attach to the Lanyard and "Sandwich" the Decal around both sides of the foil. Sae for Flagstaff's? I especially want to do this, (Something), to the Flagstaff's before attaching these items. It would be an absolute nightmare to attach the Flagstaff's first, decal after. (With the Decal/foil sandwich, I thought that the Flag could also be given some shape....) What do you reckon? Cheers....HOF.
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    Thanks Steve. Appreciated. Cheers and Regards, Harry,
  25. hof00
    Hi All, I have a question for the Forum and am hoping for some advice. I have 3 DKM Flags, two for Bow/Stern Flagstaffs and one "War Pennant" that has a lanyard from the Deck to the Main Mast. So, do I form the Deal around the Flagstaff's/Lanyard, or do I wrap Foil around and then the Decal? (I seem to recall foil being used somewhere....) I wish to put the Decals on prior to installing Flagstaff's/Lanyard. Any sage opinion/advice would be very much appreciated. Cheers....HOF.

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