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  1. hof00
    Hi Chap, I forgot the name of the member, (MSW), I got these off a few years ago.... Hope they are of some assistance as the plans/instructions are not!! (I printed them off, to me they are "Gold" for this model!! 🙂) Unsure how accurate as I am not there yet, but better than A/L Plans, anyway, something to share.... (Thank you for triggering my memory. 🙂) The reason I requested these is that the Plan and Sheer views provided in my kit were 1:1 B & W photos, extremely difficult to get any accurate measurements off. If you can't see them, send me a PM. Cheers and Regards, Harry. img001.pdf img002.pdf img003.pdf img004.pdf
  2. hof00
    Nice work Chap!!
  3. hof00
    Hi Chap, Had similar issues with this Kit.... Mine were a couple of feisty Abyssinian's bent on chasing a Bush Rat that they bought in.... Started this one, but.... My A/L Kit fell out of the storage due to rat/cats.... Carpet, lost a lot and decided to discontinue and go with the Sergal version, albeit, the Ship Room is now firmly closed when I'm not in attendance.... I do now have the newer A/L version awaiting with sails. So many Ships, so little time.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
  4. hof00
    Nice!! Are you going to bother "Linking" the Batteries? (Sorry, a detail thing.... If it can't be seen, why worry.... just a thought.) Cheers....HOF.
  5. hof00
    That's a great result!! Looks like the "Scrap" behind the Bulwarks worked well to prevent drill "Breakout." (Something I learned many years ago in my secondary school woodwork days....) Have you thought abut "Pinning" the Bulwarks to the Waterways/Transom? Planking pins affixed with CA? Maybe it will prevent the Bulwarks becoming detached in the distant, (Or near), future? There are many more learned than myself on this site, so maybe others can offer advice? (Pinning) (My experience only....) Go on, you can do it.... Tiny holes.... 🙂 Up to you Chap.... I guess the only downside is that you will have to re-do your paintwork.... You mentioned that you are going to redo this anyway. (The late & Great Frank Manstini, (Ship Modelling Simplified), always recommended "Pinning" stuff.) He also disliked CA adhesives.... Called it "Stupid" Glue. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    No, thank you. I Didn't do enough "Scuppers" on my BNII (As I mentioned, I was happy with it, and still am..... No one who looks is none the wiser....)) I did not have a template and I certainly did not have the skills at the time.... I trust you are not too worried any longer about drilling holes where it matters.... 🙂 Time and patience.... Cheers and Regards, Harry.
  7. hof00
    Nice work Sir!!
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    He looks very handsome indeed!! The locals look rather scruffy.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
  9. hof00
    Hi Chap, Thoroughly agree with Peter. My Cutty was certainly a journey also.... 🙂 Looking superb, keep it up!! Cheers….HOF.
  10. hof00
    Ditto the above comments.... Looking good!!
  11. hof00
    I think of a Maiden as something from the 17th/18th century.... or, well before? Call me old fashioned. I think these days it's Miss, Ms or Mrs? Cheers.... Harry. (HOF)
  12. hof00
    From Google the correct Ornithological term is "Hen" but is acceptable to call the female a "Duck." The Drake looks especially slick.... Maybe call it "Sir Frances?" 🙂 Looking forward to seeing it on the water. Cheers.... HOF.
  13. hof00
    I don't think that attacking the "Hens" is the way to go.... I'd like to see the ladies chase Mr. Vacu Duck.... (Does he have a name?) Cheers....HOF.
  14. hof00
    Hi Chap, From other posts on this site, I do believe that A/L are no more.... Are your Stanchions Basswood? (Sorry, don't know anything about Model Ship supplier's in the UK.) Cheers....HOF.
  15. hof00
    Awesome work Sir!! (I believe the Anchor Chain receptacle's on Deck are called "Spurling" Pipes?) Cheers....HOF.
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    Awesome work Sir!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Not with a bloke as good looking as good as this one!! 🙂 (Slicker and faster than a decoy.) HOF.
  18. hof00
    Looks like a lovely "Drake" Watch out for amorous Ducks, "Hens." Make sure the Hens don't try to sink it, or, maybe it's the other way around? 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
  19. hof00
    BTW, Just a thought, when you get to installing your Scuppers, ensure you clamp some waste material on the inside of the Bulwark, it will ensure that the inside of the Bulwark does not "Break out." Anyway, not trying to teach you to suck eggs.... 🙂 Have a practice on scrap first. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, From memory, not a lot.... I discovered/deferred to Mr. John Earl's practicum after I had completed the Hull and needed some guidance with the basics of Rigging. (Thanks John, I'm indebted!!) Even then, the number of Scuppers that I installed was nothing like what was called for. (Oh Well, my second ever wooden ship build.) It didn't matter at the time, and still doesn't, it is what it is and I'm happy with it. 🙂 Anyway, just have a think about things before you Drill/Cut/File anything, take your time, if your not happy, have another think about the process that you decide upon..... Measure twice, cut once, you'll be alight!! (Make a mockup Bulwark template with some scrap wood?) FYI, My BN II took about 10 months to complete, nothing happens quickly in this pastime. I learnt to walk away if I don't feel good about the way things are going or if my strategy doesn't really feel good. If you really need to do something, concentrate on stuff "Off-Ship," Masts/Tops/Bowsprit/Planning/Etc. Carefully considered is my way anyway. Mare Nostrum, 3.5 months followed by Cutty Sark, 6.5 years of weekends, some 3,500 hours. (approx.) Enjoy!! (I Do!!) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Drill small first, the lager bit will always follow the small hole.... The Bulwarks and Planking look great!! Are you planning on "Scuppers" on your lovely, finished Bulwarks? (I don't think you have to, this is your own piece of Maritime art. (I would have thought that with an updated kit, A/L would have built these in?? Cheers and Regards, Harry. (HOF)
  22. hof00
    Nice progress Chap!! interesting Avtar, definitely a NZ feel to it.... 🙂 Ditto Kiwi John's previous post. Cheers and Regards.... HOF.
  23. hof00
    Hi Chap, No Prob. patience, esp. in Ship modelling, is definitely a virtue. 😀 (I'm interested to know what you will be producing with your refurbished/restored machinery.) Cheers....HOF.
  24. hof00
    Hi Chap, Thanks for the complement!! Nice progress on your build. I'll watch progress with interest. Cheers....HOF.
  25. hof00
    Hi Chap, Had a look-see at my version of BN II, I think that the Keel is of correct proportions.... (My BN is the the older A/L kit) Yup, Fillers, maybe a judicial plank/s faired in? (I think my BN II is on this site? If not, I'll post some pictures.) Your Planking looks great, mine not so good, it was my second ever wooden ship build. (Paint covers a myriad of errors.... 🙂) Maybe "Pin" the Keel also with Dowel/Toothpicks to add strength? Cheers....HOF.

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