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HMS Endurance 1/70 Scale by OCCRE
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I recently completed the Endurance. I found a number of problems. The funnel was the incorrect shape. Belaying pins supplied were too big. Supplied rope was not always to scale, only two sizes of deadeyes when more sizes would have allowed for more accurate representation. Anchor chain also out of scale(links too small) Portholes on side of cabin were out of scale (too small) Propeller had 3 blades and should have only had two. Supplied flag incorrect. Should have been a blue ensign not a white ensign. I wouldn’t recommend this kit to you if you were keen on historical accuracy.
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Modelship Dockyard
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mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic:
Modelship Dockyard
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Canute reacted to a post in a topic:
Modelship Dockyard
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gsdpic reacted to a post in a topic:
Modelship Dockyard
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Thanks Gary. I didn’t realise. Glad I asked. I’ll look elsewhere.
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Has anyone completed, or has any information on any of the Modelship Dockyard Kits sold through Drydock Models & Parts? I was looking at the Hayling Hoy kit. I know they are shipped from China.
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mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic:
Which HMS Victory kit do I have?
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Having built the Corel version, I would say the dimensions don’t look quite right.
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mtdoramike reacted to a post in a topic:
Need tips on deadeyes rigging
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paul ron reacted to a post in a topic:
Need tips on deadeyes rigging
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hornet reacted to a post in a topic:
Pewter Cannons
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mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic:
It's not going well, Lady Nelson
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Canute reacted to a post in a topic:
It's not going well, Lady Nelson
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Might I suggest you invest in some planking screws. They make a fiddly job much easier. https://www.modelerscentral.com/modeling-tools/hand-tools/holding/planking-screws-p12/
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Mine is made of a piece of poly pipe with 2 end caps. It has a four bladed sandpaper impeller. Fitted with a motor that is hooked up to a variable speed switch box.
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hornet reacted to a post in a topic:
What are ground toes?
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hornet reacted to a post in a topic:
Question about Endeavour planking
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This may help. Hull of the Endeavour Replica under construction.
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I built the Corel Victory approximately 25 years ago so I can’t really remember what I did in your situation. I’ve included a couple of shots of the rear deck which may help. Stick with it as she is a beautiful model when completed.
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Perhaps you could experiment with Model Aircraft Dope which is used to seal and tighten the ‘skin’ on model aircraft. I’ve not tried it but it may be worth a try.
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I’m currently building the Caldercraft version and it is on the brass etch sheet. It may be that yours is the same. I replaced mine with ones I made from timber.
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Holding small parts for soldering
hornet replied to BETAQDAVE's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Tweezers held in the jaws of a fly tying vice works for me.
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This is mine. May give you some ideas.
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New James Caird model kit
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Planking Question
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hornet reacted to a post in a topic:
Planking Question
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YouTube videos from Modellers Central will give you a basic guide to planking a hull.
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Fokker DR1 Artesania Latina 1/16 scale by Hornet.
hornet replied to hornet's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Cast pieces on the Artesania Latina kits are quite well done. My biggest issue was that gluing was done with cyanoacrylate glue which I am allergic to. I used 5 minute epoxy which was awkward at times. -
I decided to make a companion for my Sopwith Camel (posted here a while back) The Fokker DR 1 seemed most appropriate choice. If I had to chose the most enjoyable build, I’d say it was the Camel. In saying that, I’m happy with the way the DR1 turned out. cheers Steve.
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