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  1. hof00
    Hi Steve, Have a look-see at trademe.co.nz there are quite a few A/L kits on there at the mo. being imported from the UK Good luck with the Mare Nostrum, from memory, it's a 3 month build. Cheers....HOF.
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    Nice recovery Sir!! Don't know about the 0.5mm planking, seems a little extreme? You would have to handle with "Kid Gloves" so as not to put a "Dent" in things. Is it single or double POB? If Double, I guess you can look forward to approx.. 0.75mm after careful sanding? (Almost bought one last week of NZ Auction site, (Trademe.co.nz), was started but someone else out bid me, no problem.) Interesting build and interesting to see same construction method as C/S I'm guessing that the Bulkhead extensions get removed after planking? Question: How did the kit "Smell" when you opened it? (I reckon that the manufactures put something on the Timber to make us remember.... A/L similar scent.... ) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, I can sympathise with the Plans/Instructions, Pretty similar to the Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark, and I believe, not to scale either. (I was lucky enough to be able to refer to Billings and A/L plans for detail.) Did not have the issues with the Laser Cutting on the C/S and the alignment was perfect using the False Deck to hold Bulkheads in place. Anyway, Looking good thus far. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Torbogdan, What is the quality of the "Castings?" I read a review some time ago that stated that the Casting quality was poor. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Mark, Don't worry too much, during my build of this model, I had plenty of frustrating times. Took me six years of weekends and I'm glad I persevered. Sometimes I'd go into the Ship Room and walk straight back out.... What you have done thus far is looking really good!! (Agree wholeheartedly with Don/Russ's comment.) Keep it up!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chris, Seems that the consensus is varied.... My take on things, if it were me, would be to do things 1/2 way, make the Transom a little wider and fair the rest in. Don't know Chap. I guess you will do what you will do, carefully consider the consequence, make a choice and do what feels right. (Sorry, doing what feels right is the only advice that I can give. Have not seen this particular manufacturer/model before) You are a woodworker, as am I, just be confident in your choice, I am sure you will.... Have I helped? Cheers....HOF.
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    Nice!! Have 1/8 DR!, (Hatchette/Partworks), on the go. Haven't touched it for some time but have all 3 wings built, Engine, etc. I'll get there.
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    Hi Chap, Don't know that I can be of any help here. Is there a reason that the Transom is not as wide as the Deck? I'm guessing that you have had a good look at plans and instructions further forward in the build? Cheers....HOF.`
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    Hi Pierre, Nice start!! Have seen and "Drooled" over these kits but I have enough stacked up in the Cupboard right now. (I like your choice of words, "Gluing and Clamping....Now waiting." ) Your Keel Clamp is a very good innovation!! There's a bit of waiting in this particular pastime, it's good. Time to reflect on what has been achieved thus far and time for forward planning, steps/methods employed for next steps. I wish you well and will be watching your build with interest. Cheers....HOF.
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    I'll get there one day soon.... Awesome build!! Having the Hull done pretty much, re decking to finish after Pen Duick. A true inspiration. Cheers....HOF.
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    Nice start!! I'll be watching with interest. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Julie, For what it's worth, completed models, I see my errors, so what? They do fade with time, (Errors I mean), others do not see.... (You'll always know that they are there.) (My Ex. of 18 Years, still my good friend, was into Needlework/Quilting, she was not religious but used to say that the imperfections in her work was created by God, the imperfections were something we had to live with as we were not perfect. ) (I'm agnostic ) Don't worry about it. I am so much looking forward to seeing the treatment you are going to give the Deck and it's fittings!! After your efforts thus far, I'd be contemplating a rather large Congenic!! Cheers....HOF. My two cents worth.
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    Hi Chap, Was thinking of A PM today, see how things were going? Cheers....HOF.
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    Lovely work!!
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    Good evening, Greg, My "Cup of tea!!" Have Bismarck, 1/350/1/200, Titanic, 1/400 so really hanging on to your threads, thank you. Cheers....HOF.
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    Yup, I'd like to echo Greg's' Post!! We had USS Samson visit here, awesome!! Assisted with the Earthquake recovery in Kaikoura and then attended 75th anniversary of the NZ Navy. (Arleigh Burke Class. (USN, You Rock!!)) Am really pleased that I could follow this build to understand the Ship!! Awesome!! Good to see Malaysia/Australia/Canada mucking in!! Thank you so much!!
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    Hi Julie, From a complete novice of 10 Years or so, "Do what feels right.... And Do It Well!!" You have a huge "Wealth" of woodworking experience, or so I am lead to believe in reading your Log. Other contributors may not like my opinion, se la vie. My two Cents Worth. (At the end of the day, who am I to pass judgement/Comment/Advice?) Looking forward to seeing the results of your wonderful efforts, At the risk of "Derision," (And that's fine.), I'll Post my comment. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Hi Chris, Yup, wanted a quickish win also, hence the Pen Duick. (However, there are no quick wins in this Hobby, it takes as long as it takes.... ) All modelling activities have stopped for me in the very short term Post Earthquake but will get busy this weekend I hope. Cheers....HOF.
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    Thank you Sir. Following you build with interest. (The other Chris Craft also.) Happy that I have not compromised your Build Thread!! As stated before looks awesome!! Don't think that Turps" would be good for my Build I salute your efforts thus far. (Am toying with the idea of the A/L Marina II as an R/C Project, Thus far, all mine are static, no shame in that though.) Cheers.... HOF (Harry)
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    Looking Awesome!! Been following the "Chris Craft" Builds. What did you use for the "Shiny" stuff? (I have a vested interest, sorry, but good to ask.) Don't really want to use Lacquer on the Pen Duick, it ended in tears last time.. Got some "Testors" Lacquer but reticent to use this also, Finally, purchased some Vallejo Gloss Varnish. (Water Based) Have done a Test piece using the Vallejo stuff and looks o.k. over acrylic. Don't want to "Hi-Jack" your awesome thread, maybe a PM? Too Late? Cheers....HOF.
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    Ditto Carl.... Yup, looking forward to seeing more progress.... (No pressure. ) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Sjors, Nice work indeed!! (Just an observation, the naked ladies are trying their best to look rather "Modest" in their poses. ) Cheers....HOF.
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    What a very Clean and Precise build!! (Absolutely stunning if I may say so.) I am in awe....
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    Awesome Job Sir!! (Henry Ford would be in awe of your "Production Line" skills.) Cheers....HOF.
  25. hof00
    Hi Marc, Just echo Dave's words above. Superb build!! Yup, I also noticed that a few backstays were missing, Fore and Main. I made provision for these early on in my build by filling most of the holes in the Pin Rails, clamping a template to each and re-drilling. I saying so, I don't think anyone will notice, the ship's Rigging is busy enough. Cheers....HOF.

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