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Sorry for the delay folks,here is the next one
 
Kind Regards 
 
Nigel
 
You may find this easy

Looking good mate For me,I would consider another run each side of maple,then the beech plank.The origins of the 'go faster stripe' on model decks is related to the two king planks used either side of the hatchways (there is another name for them but it evades me as I write this)which were made of oak,whereas the deck planking quite possibly would be fir.The difference in colour on the model is indicative of the two different timbers on the real vessel.In reality these planks would run either side of the hatches and would not be split at an opening.If you wanted to add another feature,you can incorporate hooked scarph joints in them.
Oh and unless the deck planks need to be much longer than a full plank,no butt joints are normally used
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Photo Update Time Folks.. I know I know I do spoil ye all..  
 
Deck Planking is going grand, am thinking about putting a Beech row down either side of the hatches (it will intersect the Companionway though.. the sideways 'hole'.. but that should be ok)
The Margin planks are not yet fixed in place as I may follow Jims method which allows the nibbling/joggling to be done 'off' the boat, also if I make a pigs ear of anything it will be easier to replace..   that said the Port/Stbd stern 'margins' are fixed down as they are the base for the deck planking!
 
I understand that 'full' un-butted planks are used between Hatches etc .. that is to say where a 'full' plank would fit, I appear to have done this between the Stern and the Aft most Hatch which I would imagine is incorrect, it will be easy to fix though !
 
As usual folks if ye have any thoughts suggestions please do shout them out.
 
Sail 'er Easy
 
Eamonn
 
Incidentally those are the Paper Templates I'm using for the Shift Pattern (more-so the one on the Right, the left is showing the Hatch Mast Holes, and is only a rough)

Hi Dominic
I think your planking looks great.It is super neat.If you are happy with it and you didn't set out to create a build that is historically accurate,more something that is a display piece,then good on you,it is your model.
I understand other members wanting to 'push' you in the right direction,but I think this hobby is a bit like stopping smoking,i.e. you will do it when YOU want to.
Please don't think of this as an elitist forum,because it isn't.As you know there are a great many builds on here by modelers of varied experience.Sometimes posts may come across not as intended.I left the modelspace forum because I kept getting PM's asking for advice including links to other members work allegedly showing how not to do it,this is not nice.I have been doing this longer than most members but not as long as some,I will offer help in spades to anyone that wants it,but never criticize.I don't think any of these posts are quite in the same league.
I am certainly not wanting to fuel any arguments as model building is meant to be relaxing.    
Nat is correct in what he says in that there isn't the help and experience when YOU wish to take your model building to the next level,on the other forum.You will no doubt reach a stage when you want to stretch your ability further as things do become routine,that is the only reason I push myself in terms of what I want to achieve.In the meantime enjoy what you are doing.
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel
 
Oh and Mark,we will have to agree to disagree,but 99.9% of hatch combing joints were 90 degree half lapped not mitred

Soulanges?
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Hi Dominic
I think your planking looks great.It is super neat.If you are happy with it and you didn't set out to create a build that is historically accurate,more something that is a display piece,then good on you,it is your model.
I understand other members wanting to 'push' you in the right direction,but I think this hobby is a bit like stopping smoking,i.e. you will do it when YOU want to.
Please don't think of this as an elitist forum,because it isn't.As you know there are a great many builds on here by modelers of varied experience.Sometimes posts may come across not as intended.I left the modelspace forum because I kept getting PM's asking for advice including links to other members work allegedly showing how not to do it,this is not nice.I have been doing this longer than most members but not as long as some,I will offer help in spades to anyone that wants it,but never criticize.I don't think any of these posts are quite in the same league.
I am certainly not wanting to fuel any arguments as model building is meant to be relaxing.    
Nat is correct in what he says in that there isn't the help and experience when YOU wish to take your model building to the next level,on the other forum.You will no doubt reach a stage when you want to stretch your ability further as things do become routine,that is the only reason I push myself in terms of what I want to achieve.In the meantime enjoy what you are doing.
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel
 
Oh and Mark,we will have to agree to disagree,but 99.9% of hatch combing joints were 90 degree half lapped not mitred

Well done Andy and I thought you would like that Eamonn       The answer was there to be seen,literally    
Over to you Andy,your turn
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Ok,sorry folks,not quite first thing,but it is Sunday after all  
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Thanks Popeye and Alistair! I like these kits as it's easy to tweak and scratch it the way you want.
 
Thanks for the likes everyone!
 
/Matti

all of the kits I've done have been......of course,  there are a few parts that need to be done scratch.   mostly deck fittings though.
 
good to see the masts fitted in place........and the nice weather you have to show her    looking sweet!

Cheers buddy I am off to bed,I shall post a new one first thing
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

We have a winner !!  
 
Over to you Mate.. I'm about to stick a movie on so I may not be around much for the next 2 hours or so.
 
E

Asgard?
 
N

Deffo not a Blue Riband contender ! 
 
Clue Time..
 
She is rather Famous over here.. still in one piece but not in the water (was restored very recently) the year 1916 is important too (not when she was built though)
 
Not a hollier snap either
 
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I can't find a pic including the yacht though,it isn't a holiday snap of yours is it?     Got sidetracked thinking of the blue riband and ended up reading about a 100m yacht being built in Devon to beat the record  
 
N

Now you are on the hunt !! tis indeedy the Macha
 
E

Mmm,Flower class in background is le Macha,one of three purchased by the Irish Navy from the British after the war
 
N

Look closer at the ship in the back ground Nigel 

I don't know but I would guess they all are.
 
/Matti

Tis indeed correct sir I knew it was easy,but that easy Your turn buddy
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

I've just typed into Google (after counting the Gun Ports) 'British 120 Gun Sailing Ships' and on the 2nd row of images here's your picture of the FRENCH ship Montebello 
 
Eamonn

Ok then mate,try not to make it that hard I don't know the answer
Here we go,nice and easy
 

Thanks everyone for the kind comments and likes!
 
Nigel, yeah the parts are lasercut from the kit, reshaped. I got my hands on spare sheets for the kit earlier and doubled the number of the parts holding the rings. The small squared parts are scratched.
 
Karl, I'm sure your will look fine.
 
Ponto, I agree about finding the right angle, I 've redone the angles a couple of times before it felt right.
 
 
/Matti

Excellent work on the top mate.Yes there is a considerable number of pieces,are these supplied laser cut now by Billings?
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

What say you just pop another one up Nigel
 
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