Kevin Kenny
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Hi Greg, Thanks for the feedback. I did have to chisel a few of the heels of the cant frames to get them to fit on the 20" step. The first one was made from oversize stock which resulted in my using a slightly thinner frame for #2 to fit and that was even after reducing the foot on #1. Anyway it works and only you and i will know what i did. The spacer blocks are all different sizes, I suppose that may be because of the different angles at the foot? Although the frames installation was much better. I spent time trying to aline the tops and the jig really helped but i still find it difficult to understand why the variance in height along the length of the frame between some of the frames on either side?The only variable could be the height of the step. In terms of the PDF files, I did get the CDs of the frames but this never works so I am photocopying the plan to make copies. I am not sure how to get the PDF at this stage. I actually purchased all the books plans etc way back in 2008 and only started the build last year. Too much work and not enough time to do what i wanted to do. I do have one question. What is the finish thickness of the frames? I just can't seem to find that anywhere. Must be there somewhere. best regards Kevin -
Hi Red I have to say that this model from Caldercraft is one of the best kits i have ever purchased and built.i think you will enjoy the build. Should the need arise feel free to ask any questions. Once i can remember i will be happy to assist. The main purpose of making the videos was to help others in future builds. Best regards Kevin
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I am building the HMS Thorn Swan class of 1779, so far there is only one plan from the National Maritime Museum that makes any referance to this ship. She was part of the fleet that invaded Trinidad in in 1797 a fleet that carried my ancester to Trinidad. It is my plan to video the entire build on an ipad and post videos as i go along. So far i have made 5 videos on the build.
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You are very welcome Richard. Good luck with the build Best regards Kevin
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I have produced a video record of Caldercrafts HMS Granado comprising 47 individual films that run between 5 to 15 minutes. I hope you find them useful. This is the first. Once you tage follow ypu can access all the other videos. There are also a set of three videos on how to build the display case. The first is Finially there ar a few videos on Power tools
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Hi Ben I have just started building the HMS Thorn of the Swan Class and was wondering where you have reached. Kevin
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