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  1. hof00
    Hi David, Yes, the Brass Bulwarks are specific to the Cutty Sark. Mantua should have them if you request them directly. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Had a look-see for the Mantua contact if you want to go silly with Brass Bulwarks…. Couldn't find it but I am pretty sure that it is: max@mantua.com (It was a couple, (Few), of years ago.... (Family business out of Italy?)) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi David, Looking good!! Printed Decks are certainly an interesting feature of your particular kit. From a "Purists" perspective it doesn't do justice to Longridge's description of the Deck Plank Shift. Longridge states that the Plank Shift is the following ratio: 5, 2, 4, 1, 3 (From either side of the King Plank.) (Longest Plank: 50mm makes the rest easy but need accuracy.) Anyway, each to their own....😊 My mistake, I did not "Treenail" my Deck, but don't tell anyone.... (By the time I noticed, it was far too late.... Paradigm Paralysis perhaps....😊) I also wrote to Mantua and requested the PE Brass Bulwark set, made things easier for positioning of Freeing Ports, Rubbing Strakes, Etc. What did you receive for Rail Stanchions? I got a PE sheet with "Flat Things" so replaced with Billings Stanchions, much nicer. Are you going to Copper the Hull? Cheers....HOF.
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    Looking really good Sir!! Yup, always edge gluing for me also. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Not "Stalking", but interested with your build. I am interested in why you did not do an RC version? The model lends itself.... Anyway, who am I to gainsay what you are doing, I am enjoying the progress none the less.... Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Nice start Sir!! Yup, the instructions leave a lot to be desired. (I got a "One Pager....") Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi David, Campbells plans are available through the Cutty Sark Preservation Society, Greenwich. (That's where I got mine from.) (A quick "Edit" and a quote regarding these from Marc....) For rigging plans, I'd use Campbell's plans. They can be purchased in person at the Cutty Sark's shop or online at https://shop.rmg.co.uk/collections/prints The sail and rigging plans are 5 pounds and the general plan is 8 pounds.  For info on how to post go here: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/forum/47-questionsinstructions-on-how-to-use-and-post-to-this-forumsite-problems-or-suggestions/ Cheers....HOF.
  8. hof00
    Hi David, Are you looking at "Procuring" Campbell's plans to assist in your build? Regarding the Mantua Plans, there seem to be quite a few missing Backstays, Etc. (My particular plan set anyway. Also, there were issues with the diameter of some of the Mast Hardware, Diameter of Mast holes in the Fore/Main/Mizzen tops and plenty of other things to work through.... 😊 You'll find that the Hull components fit together very nicely.... (I didn't have to use anything to align my structure.) Marc (Aka Keelhauled), has an awesome example with Sails on this site if you have not already viewed this. All the very best with your "Cutty" journey. Cheers....HOF.
  9. hof00
    Yup, Also looking forward to your build. (It'll bring back some fond memories!!) Cheers....HOF.
  10. hof00
    Awesome4 Chap!!
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    The "Startle" is the worst.... Sounds like the Bowsprit/Jibboom is reaching out for the wall, rather the other way around.... Yup, the Cutty is long and requires special handling. (One post I saw some time ago, was that one modeller left the Jib Boom off, (Don't recall the model), until the last.... Didn't work for me as many Forestays terminate on this. (Had the same issues as you Chap, how to protect wots already done.) And, yes, I had some "Breakerages" contributing to hours lost. No Vino Collapso/Oblitarato either.... (Sorry, couldn't help myself.... 😀) Definitely, No cats, esp. Abyssinians!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Nice start Sir!! I'll follow with interest. (I had started this myself some years ago, my Abyssinian cats thrashed the kit and scattered the components far and wide chasing a Bush Rat around the house.. After this incident, I resolved to build the Sergal/Mantua version.) (Cats are now banned from my Ship Room and have been for some time.... 😀) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Just for a "Heads Up" for you, the Cutty was my third build, A/L Bluenose II, A/L Mare Nostrum, 10 and 3 months build time respectively. Cutty was 6.5 years of weekends, something like 3,500 hours? (Some days, I'd walk into my Ship Room and walk straight back out.😀) As with Marc's experience with instructions, no use.... Sergal/Mantua plans are not that accurate either, some of the Rigging, (Backstays, Etc), is "Simplified" (Mi9ssing) A couple more publications that may assist with research, The Cutty Sark - Basil Lubbock The Cutty Sark - C.N. Longridge I wish you all the best in your endeavours, happy to assist, as we all are on this site. For you Marc, Thank you for the very kind comment, (Apologies for "Hijacking" your thread to add my two cents worth) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Same!!
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    Hi Chap, An awesome build and one that I have been following closely as I have this one awaiting my attentions at some stage in the not too distant future.... Cheers....HOF.
  16. hof00
    How about this one in 1/35? https://www.emodels.co.uk/soar-art-1-35-dora-railway-gun-9511.html Expensive....
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    Hi Chap, The mouldings, (And your modifications), look pretty good from where I'm standing.... Cheers...HOF.
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    Greetings Mr. CDW, I had a look at the manufactures site on the "Inter Web thingy...." They have some very interesting subjects, one that piques my interest is the Heinkel HE 219.... (I developed plans many years ago for a 1/6 RC version that never materialised.) Anyway, I'll be following your efforts with the KI 45 with interest. (Would you be able to Grace us with Kit Review as suggested by Mark?) All the best. HOF.
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    Cheers Ears.... More than happy to put "My two cents worth" in.... Mine, a practical/pragmatic approach. The members on this site have vastly more experience than just this Chap. 🙂 (The Transom worked out o.k.) Anyway, great you are back on this site, and the build looks great, (As previously stated.) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Thanks Rick, I'll excuse myself from the discussion.... 🙂 Thanks Chap.
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    Hi Chap, In my understanding of stuff, , if you and Rick are discussing the "King" plank is the one that exactly bisects the Deck. (Divided exactly in two, Stem to Stern.) There is not too much issue with "Plank Shift" on the centre line as Deck Furniture covers this. (From the inference that Rick is discussing, it's plans?" Yup, need to understand "Plank Shift" for your Ship, C/S was 5, 2, 4, 3 1 or something similar,_) I don't imagine that "Mermaid" would be anything as complex as that!! 🙂) I guess decide on a "Planking Shift" that suits the model, i.e. the Cutty Sark example was based on a maximum Deck Plank length of 50mm resulting in a four plank "Shift." Maybe Mermaid would be a three Plank shift? (Don't know....) The Deck Planking, and the "Planking Shift" come on either side of the King Plank. Happy to be "Gainsaid" by those more in the know, my understanding anyway.... 🙂 Rick? Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Nice, I've seen this many times on "Trademe." (NZ auction site.) I'll be following with interest. Cheers....HOF.
  23. hof00
    Hi Chap, Been wondering where you've been hiding.... 🙂 Welcome back!! (As Rick stated, "It's only been a couple of years.... 🙂) Good to see you, "Back in the fold" so to speak, the build looks good, nice work!! Cheers....HOF.
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    "Ditto!!" Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Tom, Nice work thus far!! Sounds like the set of instructions that you have were much superior to the ones that I received with my C/S. (I got a "One Pager....") I'll follow with interest. Cheers....HOF.

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