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Hi Chap, for your model, over 2.13m in length, I trust that you have somewhere available to display when complete!! Cheers.... HOF.- 201 replies
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Thanks Chap!! All good thanks, performed a RAT Tuesday - Now negative.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks you Sir!! Good to be back at the workbench, great for the mind, body and soul....🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, That is some pretty awesome and detailed work!! (Puts my "Cutty" to shame.... 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: So, progress has been a little slow, due in no small part, to battling the COVID thing.... ☹️ I climbed back into it today and made a start on the forward Superstructure. (Jumping back many issues.... After clearing the Decks and placing sub-assemblies into secure storage to mitigate any accidents....) The exposed Decks, (No Printed Deck covering), I gave a dose of Sanding Sealer as I want to minimize any grain showing through post painting these areas. (I extended this to the Aft superstructure "Painted" deck areas as well.) Up until now, I had not attached the Fore Superstructure Decks, (1st Tier), I am pleased that I did so as the aft structure was slightly "Racked" but pulled into alignment with lots of clamps.... I guess when I sheath this stuff it will show any issues, I hope not!! About six "Issues" should see the Brass sheathing more or less completed. So, onward.... I'll post some photos in the next few days. Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Rod. I too was supplied with a spool of Mono Filament Line. I have a bit of time up my sleeve before considering further.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Rod, Very nice work there!! Sorry to hear of the "Breakages" but sounds like a good recovery. I'll look at modifying the Crane Bases and the "Bruno" interference piece also when I get to them, great advice thank you.... 🙂 What medium did you use for the "Lashing" on your Boats? I'm also interested in what you are considering for your Rigging medium.... (I purchased some EZLine some time ago but have never tried it. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Rod, Your build is looking pretty damn good!! The Ships Boats look awesome also, very nice work.... I reckon you are pretty much on the home straight.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Rod, I will try to ensure that I don't make any sudden movements around the Rails!! Before I install, I need to ensure that the Superstructure is prepared as much as possible.... Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Chap. The reason that I bothered to post this was that the Amati kit does not seem to provide a Jig for this particular element but the Amati/Partwork version does. So, in order for those attempting the Amati Version, they may wish to construct the Jig. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: Decided to assemble the "Service Boat" storage racks that will be positioned either side of the Main Hanger. (The other two Service Boats are accommodated on the Hanger Roof.) I assembled the Jig last night and used some candle wax on the surfaces of the Jig that would be exposed to CA. The Jig worked o.k. in terms of correct spacings but required a small clamp to prevent things moving around. (Even though I have not yet fitted the Racks yet, I'm reasonably confident they'll fit with ought too many issues.) Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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I need to stop "Stressing!!" I placed the Conning Tower structure on the Forward Superstructure. Once done, any tiny errors disappear with the sheer size of the Ship.... 🙂 I guess I'm being over critical and striving for perfection. I have to remind myself that this project is also my first serious foray in the use of Photo Etch. HOF.
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Hi All, Cleaned up and gave the Conning Tower and gave it a dose of Primer. Not perfect but better than it was.... 🙂 (It is what it is.... Just noticed in one of the photos the top PE ring on the Starboard side needs a "Tweak.") I can now move on with another "Issue." I think that I'll have a go at the Hanger Boat supports and see how that goes.... Amati/Partworks supplied a bit of strip wood to construct a Jig for these. Cheers....HOF. Sorry to plague you with Conning Tower photos....
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Hi All, Small update: PE now complete on the lower Conning Tower. (Don't know why the instruction call this a "Mast.") When I say complete, I left 4 pieces off, Webs under the Central PE Platform, no biggie, no one will notice or look for that matter. I managed to break the RHS Rear Platform Railing, so made a replacement from 0.5mm Brass Wire, as with both Rear Platform outer Rails, I got fed up with trying to balance these on the Platform edge waiting for the CA to set-up and after loosing one to the "Carpet Monster" I decided to make my own. Don't know what the Rectangular protrusions are on the Rear Platforms but the instructions call for them to "Articulate" and they do....🙂 The whole structure in "The Raw" looks really scrappy but I think that a judicial application of Acetone and dose of Light Grey will make things a whole lot better and hide the misdemeanors.. (I'll do that tomorrow morning.) I found this structure really "Fiddly" and did not assist with my usually calm countenance. 🙂 (It's also reasonably fragile, so care necessary when handling.) Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi Rod, You are quite correct, "Fiddly Bits" are what we would say here also in the "Antipodes." 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Chap, They are not prefect but they will do. I agree, they were a ral pain.. I am finding that the PE for the Conning Tower is more of a challenge.... I should be able to complete this step today, (Hopefully), but not all of it as this is the method that Partworks use, they "jump around...." If I try and complete fully, I'm going to have yet more bits to "Put aside." I found the Hanger Boat instructions in the next installment,, (119), and, the Jig.... We'll see how that goes....🙂 (As you found, it looks like I'll have to move the Ladders on the Hanger.) Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Rod, I do have a set of digital calipers, I guess I was just being lazy in asking the question in the first place....🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Looking really good!! Regarding the painting, I don't really know at what stage you should paint it. It's up to you really. From memory, I painted mine after the Hull was pretty much complete. Just ensure you mask things, Deck, Interior Bulwarks, Etc. Others on this forum may have different advice.... Cheers....HOF.
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Forgot to mention, I'll have to develop someting to hold the Conning Tower.... The more PE that gets added and the more "Protrusions" the easier that it is to accidentally knock something off!! (Been there, done that.... 😀) I'm thinking of a blob of "Blutack" on the plastic base onto a small block of wood.... Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Small update: I'm about 1/2 way through installing the PE sub-structures on the Conning Tower, more tiny bits to go.... Admirals Bridge Platform and Railings complete and given a bit of paint as this will be covered. That's about the size of it for the morning. 🙂 Cheers.... HOF. Photos:
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Hi Barry, The Brass Sheeting, when fitted, is supposed to simulate the "Iron" Bulwarks, Deckhouse Ornamentation, Etc. I used the Bulkhead Brass with the exception of the Curved Stern piece which did not want to fit.... I had these cut out, inc. Freeing Port holes and attached them directly over the first Planking prior to removing the Bulkhead Stanchions. It made the process of cutting the Freeing Ports very easy and the Bulwark Rubbing Strip easy to fit also. (The gap between thick and thin sections of the Bulwarks.) (Have a look at Cutty Sark by HOF00 if you feel inclined to do so.) For the Deckhouses, Etc. I got some Laser cut Cherry from a company called "DoubleO" Laser Services in the US, but I don't think they are in business any longer.... You might find some on E-Bay maybe? Anyway, my two Cents worth.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Rod, I know that somewhere in your thread that you mentioned that you had been drilling holes for the Deck Stanchions, however, I thought I'd ask you what size bit was suitable for the Stanchions. I think that I'll have to order some Drills. Many thanks in advance. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Great detail!! (Wish I'd known more regarding PE and in my teens building AFV's) Cheers....HOF.
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