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  1. hof00
    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.
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    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.
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    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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    Thanks Chap, I think I'll probably "Re-Work" Sanson, although I am sorely tempted by the Mamoli "Flying Cloud" that I have in the closet. Good luck with the Aircraft!! (Are you going to Post it on "Shore Leave?" Cheers....HOF.
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    Thanks Chap. A few aspects I was not 100% happy with but I can live with it. Cheers....HOF.
  13. hof00
    One more Photo, My Nephew Jacques placing the Tricolour....
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    Pen Duick is now complete.... Just have to build the Cabinet now.
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    Hi Chap, Nice work on the Bounty, looking 100% Interesting that you are looking to an R/C Aircraft. I used to do this a few years ago but I was a "Shocking" Pilot, so, I found Ship Modelling.... Cant "Wipe Out" a Ship Model in a Cabinet!! (You're doing things in reverse!! ) No, really, go for gold Man!! (I Look forward to your "Shore Leave" progress.) Cheers...HOF.
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    Julie, Awesome craftsmanship!! I think your work is "Socond o None!!" NZ won the latest Cup, as you may know,,,,: Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Julie, Nice to see you back!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Have a look at the pictures in the URL that I gave to you pictures from the URL that I gave to you. Use these as a guide, you should be able to calculate joggle interval from these. On the Plan View Pictures, Stem and Stern show 5 joggles each. I just had a re-measure of mine, 12.0mm interval. The template is a very good idea!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, I printed out the Plan View Photos of the Deck on A4, the photo of the Bow Plan view was large enough for me to more accurately judge angles, Etc. So, if you haven't got a Table Saw, do you have a Razor Saw? you could use this and support the Mahogany on some suitable "Scrap" wood? In my Kit, there was enough Mahogany to allow an error or two, I learnt a bit too. (Its just the "Cross Grain" cuts, "With the Grain," no issues as long as you are using a new Blade.) Cheers....HOF.
  20. hof00
    Yup, A push of the wrong button.... Anyway, here you go: Pen Duick Deck procedure, (For me anyway), as follows, probably easier to give you the "Full Monty" version. (I had the same question ) I started with a Margin Plank, I had some 1.0 X 3.0 mm Mahogany strip lying around, I guess you could use the Basswood that the Kit provides, just personal choice, I used the "Micromark" planking Clamps to hold the curve. (Make sure the Margin is perfectly flush with the outside of the False Deck as all subsequent Planking follows this and gives symmetry both Left and Right.) For the King Plank, this is 15mm? (Cant Recall.) Anyway, King plank cut to length, C/L drawn on, my Joggle interval was about 15.0mm along the C/L from the termination of the Margin Plank. (I guess that it's dependent on you deck planks, anyway, it should just flow after the first couple.) Vertical cuts about 2.0mm each side of the King plank and tapered back to the Apex of the next Joggle, about 80', if that makes sense. (A bit of trial and error here, keep in mind how long each segment of the King Plank is and how many Deck Planks are Joggled in to each.) Planking laid from the Outside In and slightly tapered where it meets the "Joggle." (Caulking is Pencil rubbed on both sides of each Plank.) (The Mahogany used for this is very brittle, all cross cuts were made with my Proxxon Table Saw, cutting with the Grain, "Super" sharp Scalpel.) Note: The Mahogany is very brittle "Period", very easy to fracture the Deck House/Skylight components!! Don't forget the Centre Line on the False Deck!! Have a look at the below URL. I printed these out, (A4), to assist with calculations/guesstimates ) http://5500.forumactif.org/t1271p50-pen-duick-d-artesania-latina
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    Hi CK, I possibly do. Could you elaborate a little? View from Deck or from the Hull? Cheers....HOF.
  22. hof00
    Thanks CK, Yup, looking at your progress also. Brings back memories!! Cheers....HOF.
  23. hof00
    Nice work Chap. The Deck Furniture looks great!! (Does the Steering work?) Cheers....HOF.
  24. hof00
    Looks great!! Ditto the comments above. What's next?
  25. hof00
    Looking good!!

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