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Another update. Made up the wheel and now making crew to work it. Next it was fit the upper deck, this all went well and weighed down to dry. At the same time going forward and then backward, 'if you see what I mean'.!!!! I test fitted the quarter deck, this needed 2mm each side about a third the way up being removed. 'Yep weights still inplace'. All went well after the surgery. Also tested the forward castle. fits fine and will go higher as ness. Then it was the poop decks turn, this fitted well but need to sand off one side to lower. Tested the fittings. All seems fine now its time to go backward again foxy -
A little more progress with both the skylight and binnacle. Bothe are Dafis etched parts. First the skylight, no problems with this, glazed and added plastic strip to the inside. Used dafis very good hints and folded the top with a wood dowl. Also added plastic strip to the poop deck, later will plank out this deck. The Binnacle was a hard item to fold, but used a hold an fold which made it a lot easier. Added glazing and etched parts plus a plastic rod to the centre. As seen along side the Heller part for this ship. foxy
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Another update, this time on the change of Heller items with Dafi's etched parts. First the skylight over the captains quarters, strait forward, but after spraying let bits attach them selves, will sort later. Pictures tell it all. Next its the Binnacle, this to show the parts ness to complete. Used Dafi's very nice etch parts and some scratch additions. Again first hand painted over primer sprayed. Looks better once a sprayed coat is applied. Also made up the railings as the Heller one's are to bulky I thought. Used the Heller pillars and brass for the supports to the netting. That's it for the mo. Frank
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Now finished one side of the Victory hull with hatch's and Dafis Resin canopy entrance. Also added the cheque pattern to the Admirals quarters. This deck(upper) goes in two halves for this next stage of the build. Cheers frank
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FYI book is one I will be after. Thanks guy's for the imput on books for this ship. Have all the others. Frank
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Couple of pictures of the Hatch's going on. Slow progress with this part of the build. Some black paint to finish these off once all done. Frank
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The figure comes from the 1/96 Constitution kit(which I have to build yet). Converted with sword added. Am converting lots of figures for this build and the Connie later. A picture of some of them. Frank.
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Great work Rich shipmate. That's a new innovation with the lamp shade. 'Like it'. Frank
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I am told with wood to soak in water if your going to bend it. Maybe the wood your using is harder, or is that thicker in the width. Nice work Alan, watching with interest. Frank
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Some better pictures of the work so far with a test fit of the channels since I altered them, look like there going to be ok. For,wd. Mid. Aft. Frank
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Cheers Keith, happy modelling mate. Moved on a touch with work on the hull, this time Hatch's and roping. Made up Plastic rod and white thread for this part of the build. Numbered hatch's and used Dafis eye bolts and etch parts. Drilled out with etch template that comes with Dafis etched parts. Done one side but need more for the other, so that's the next job. Frank
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Great work on the steps Paul, but you might like to shamper them a bit, that is give them a bit of a curve on the sides. Rounded they were on the ends. Hope you do not mind a picture. Love the build. Frank
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Great work Rich shipmate. Yep you have it right on the stud sails. Love the wood working . Frank
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Made the flags from kitchen roll rapped around brass 1.2mm rod, then soaked in PVA, when near dry, removed the brass rod and left to dry. Later dipped the ends in varies colours and cut to size, pushed into the compartments with a little PVA. Just some touching up to do. Frank
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Lovely work Alexey. I think you have nailed it . Frank
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Moved on with the railings for the tops by adding netting. This is thanks to Daniel for sending enuff netting for Hammock nets etc. Ready to place later. Also added flags to the lockers. Frank
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Thank you Daniel Well moved on to the flag lockers. Decided to open up and have flags rolled up. First I removed the front half and built up shelves with plastic card. Was only going to do the one, but as you see both have now been done. Used Daniels etch for the canvas cover, this will go on top. Next it was the railings for the tops. Removed the plastic bar supports and replaced with Dafis etch ones. They look much better I think. Frank
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Me toBlackjack77, got this kit also, been following Force9's build, so another is all the better. Frank
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That will make it a little more water proof. Serious, its looking good, always fancied doing one of these. Nice start. Frank
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Lovely work Dimitris. Just spent time looking through your build so far, stunning work and your use of photo etch. All in 1/100 gauge too. Frank
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Yep me to, will be watching this build. Great start. Frank
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I agree worth the wait, keep it coming . Frank
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Moving on with the closed heart blocks, made a boob of the first set of Syren one's so ordered some more, will need eight of these for the stays and preventor stays. Got it right this time round???. Next it was the carronades that go on the forecastle, two in all. So a little detailing is ness. Added Dafi's etch and some scratch items. Show before painting. Frank
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Yep KP the sides need sanding lol. Just wondering what this is going to turn out like, nice wacky idea the last one. Frank
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