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  1. hof00
    Thanks Chap.
  2. hof00
    Hi Chap, To answer your questions: The Brass Bulwarks came in the same sheet of PE, from memory there were three sections, (Lengths), per side and the afore mentioned Stern piece that I struggled with. The "Freeing Ports" were cut out prior to fixing on the Bulwark Planking. Once in place, the Bulwark planking "Freeing Ports" were removed using the Brass as a Template so to speak. The width of these, I guess from False Deck level to the Top Gallant Rail Level. And, yes, the Top Gallant Rail was fitted after the Pin Rail/s, Stanchions otherwise I would never have been able to fit these. (There is also some other detail that goes into the Inner Bulwarks prior to fitting the Top Gallant Rail. (I'll find a photo.) Yup, the Fore Deck butts up to the WC's. Just a note here, I put a 1.0 X 1.0mm strip around all the rear edges of the Foredeck. (I performed this before fitting.) The Pin Rails were modified also, there are not enough holes for all the Backstays for the Fore and Main Masts. Enjoy!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Yup planked on the outside of the Bulwark "Extensions" with 0.5mm I guess Basswood. Brass was installed afterward and extensions removed post this. Decking followed. Your Metal Working skills are good, mine poor.... The Poop Deck Bulwarks i resorted to wood, as per the photos. The PE as far as Mantua couldn't be shaped, come Hell or High water.... Main difficulty with this subject, the difficulty, mine anyway, is the fact that Rigging, is in the main, "Inboard." As stated, lots of images. (I'd like to see your "Execution" better than mine!!) Hmm....Unsure about the Humidity "Excuse." We have Temperature/Humidity fluctuations in the Antipodes also!! My memory of the "Skeleton" was that it "Slotted" together with no issues, just "Pinned" my False Decks. Happy to help/advise. How can I help further? Cheers and Regards, Harry. (HOF)
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    Hi Tim, Some early pictures of my Cutty Build. The Brass Bulwarks was part of the kit in an earlier edition to mine, so, had to purchase from Mantua. Unsure why you are experiencing problems with the Fore Deck, have you tried "Pinning?" Anyway, hope these help. (Plenty more if you so require.) "Eat the Elephant one bite at a time!!" Cheers....HOF.
  5. hof00
    Thanks Carl. The Glazing cost about the same as the kit!! Cheers....HOF.
  6. hof00
    Thanks Chap, I'll see what sort of Acrylic is around. Cheers....HOF.
  7. hof00
    Nice Furled Sail!!
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    Nice work Sir!! Following your build with interest. I have this kit and the MK 1 Detail set awaiting my attentions.... Having never worked with PE what surface are you using to cut the PE out of the Fret? (I see you use a #11 Blade) Cheers....HOF.
  9. hof00
    Thanks Michael.
  10. hof00
    Hi Chap, Yup, would be good to have a "Look-See." You might have to put in "Shore Leave." Cheers....HOF.
  11. hof00
    I can now truly say that this is finished now it is in it's Cabinet. Wood is a Native New Zealand Timber, Rimu, hard to get hold of, just lucky that I've got a bit tucked away. Cabinet has been situated next to a wall in the Lounge and Earthquake Braced. (Hopefully Braced enough)
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    Hi Chap, Good to see you post a little something!! Looking forward to your Bounty continuation. Cheers....HOF.
  13. hof00
    Thanks Lou/Popeye, Just ordered the Cabinet Glass, should be here Monday. I guess I'll Post a couple of Pictures once it's safely ensconced in it's Cabinet. Cheers....HOF.
  14. hof00
    That is a very nice, clean and tidy build indeed!! Wot's next? Cheers....HOF.
  15. hof00
    Thanks Chap, Yup, The Paint stayed in place.... Working on the Cabinet at present, almost ready for the Glass!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Cats are something that I have experience with in my builds. I have a separate Room that I can exclude the quadrupeds from. You should be o.k. with the Hull build but they may like to have a play when it comes to the Masting/Rigging. Cheers....HOF.
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    Thanks Chap, My understanding was that the Gammoning is on the Bowsprit, Jib Boom does not have the Gammoning. Maybe I'm wrong? (Far too late....) Nah.... Can't be wrong. The only things that hold the Jib Boom on is the little Copper strip at the Aft end of things, the Bowsprit Cap and the Rigging. (Necessary if the Jib Boom ever breaks, God Forbid!!) If you look at the Longridge book, the Aft Copper strip represents an Iron hinged Band, Hinged so that the Jib Boom could be "Un-Shipped" in Port if necessary. The Aft end of the Gammoning Chain is butted up to the front of the Knighthead Bulkhead. The Slot in the False Keel follows the angle, (Steve), of the Bowsprit, and yes, is probably about 5.0mm in front of the afore mentioned front of the Knighthead Bulkhead. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Tim, Just had a look at photos of my build, a couple here.... Hope this is of some help. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi All, A couple of photos of progress on the re-build thus far. So, I wanted to see how things looked, a bit of a "Mock-up" really. Ventilators were sprayed with Alclad, Polished Brass, as I'm not that wealthy that I can get these cast in Brass. (As much as I'd like to....) Still much to do but I think will be worth the effort. Cheers....HOF.
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    Thanks Carl/Slideways, Yup, slow and steady this time around. Lighting and a bit of extra detail will help the basic kit overall. (I'm hoping anyway ) Cheers....HOF.
  21. hof00
    Small update, Started putting things back together after cleaning up the various components. Not too much damage, a good thing. White components sprayed with Tamiya TS 26, Inner Bulwarks Brush Painted "Atelier" Deep Yellow. (Need a thinned coat to finish) Time to start on the Wheelhouse, Interior to be Re-Planked and I'll add some internal detail, Ships Wheel, Telegraph. Lighting, Interior and Exterior to be planned. Some Photos of the "Tear Down for your viewing pleasure. Cheers....HOF.
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    Small update, Bought some Diodes, Green/Red/Yellow White, Veroboard, Etc. Still stripping Glue, old paint and generally tidying things up. I'll add some detail to the Wheelhouse with a Ships Wheel and a Telegraph. Pretty happy with progress at this juncture. Photos soonish....
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    Thanks Scott, This was something that I thought would be a "Quick Win" after the Cutty Sark, a Planking and Painting exercise, unfortunately, there are no quick wins in this hobby.... Patience is a virtue. So, I halted the build in 2014 and "Shelved It." (Literally) I was never happy with the input thus far so best to "Tear" it down, I feel better for it. I hate re-work but I should have done it right first time!! (Feeling "Positive") Cheers....HOF.
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    So, things are moving on a little, removed old Glue/s on components, sanded back and starting to re-assemble. Bulwarks tomorrow but the bulk of the tear-Down/Re-Furbish is complete. I did have Coamings around the Main Deck House, unsure if I'll re-install these. Main Deck House reassembled and will give it a "Spray" tomorrow. I'll hopefully get some photos posted tomorrow also. It is my intention to add Lighting to the interior and exterior, could someone point me in the right direction as to what the colours should be for the various lights on the Mast? Cheers....HOF.
  25. hof00
    O.K. Disassembled what I had already done. Not particularly happy with what I had done, or, for that matter the "Finish." So, Superstructure has gone as has everything that touched the Deck! I am pretty confident that I can rescue all the bits and have already started to gauge/think about the way to approach things in a constructive manner. The first thing is to sand back components, assemble and paint. (No Photos as yet, will Post when I have something "Positive" to share.) Cheers....HOF.

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