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  1. AntonyUK
    Hi. Another one here that people are talking about. http://www.modelshipbuildingsecrets.com/model-ship-building-dvd Also look at the link here on MSW http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/5592-model-ship-building-secrets-dvd/ Not used any myself so cannot recommend any. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Aydin. WOW. Nice very nice. Ideal boat to use the scrappers on. Nice flowing area's The lines on the boat are really showing up now. Only a Italion could design lines like that Regards Antony.
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    Hi Mike. Nice to have another gun deck under construction. As with most kits there are little tweets to be made. It's also nice having Cobr@ on board. You are off to a good start. It's a good idea not putting that centre beam in at this stage. You will need to get in there and work on the model. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Aydin. She is coming along very nicely. Problems lead to solutions and knowledge. In saying that you must have learnt a lot by building this kit Nice work through the the build. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Thanks Frank. Ime about a 1/8 of the way drilling the 0.4 mm holes for the roof plate pins. And I needed all the likes and nice comments . Will post a few photos of the roof when completed. Back to the Dremel. Thanks for looking in Frank. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Nils. It's much easer to do on a cross section as you do not have the curves to plate. Not looked at this build since it was finished. Thanks for the likes.. I missed seeing these. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Brian. Have been following along in the shadows with this one. Time to pop my head out and tell you what a excellent build you have. Nice work and fun build. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Frank. Off to a good start. Keel looks straight to me. Ime with you on the double planking. There is no horrible buff. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Patrick. Like I said you are a man of few words. Plan ahead and make provision for mounting on pillars or similar. Many examples on other builds. I like barrels or something similar. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Bob. I like the sacks. Very nice work. Nice details that sets the gundeck for realism. Keep up the good work. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Danny. Have been following along on your build. Such high quality and attention to detail makes this one stunning model. And a nice choice of timber that gives a nice contrasting look. Congratulations on a fantastic build. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Thank you all for looking in and the likes. EJ The dragons head came painted . I like the colours also. I was going to paint it myself but it's just fine as it is. Mark. The plates will remain copper. Most of the hull fittings were made of copper in Asian ships during this time period. They did not use any steel in there ships at all. Need a nice day now with no one disturbing me so I can focus on drilling the plates pin holes. Music. Lots of tea. 0.4 mm drill. Dremel. Have a nice one. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Have a look here. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/716-hammocks-cranes-and-covers/ A interesting topic this one. Regards Antony.
  14. AntonyUK
    Hi. A update as promised. The dragons head is now in place.. No its not by my hand.. its a resin cast one. Tiles covering the roof are now finished. This is a test piece to check on the tile fixings. i will be using the black bottom pins as I think they look better. some 2400 in total...Wish me luck and retained sanity. With cocktail sticks in the centres. Close up of the tiling. And another. Yet another... Cannons in there carriages or boxes. Need to be finished and put into place on model when finished. Close up of the carriages..Now you can see that they need finishing. Thanks for looking in. Many thanks Antony.
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    Hello and thank you for all the likes and wonderful comments. Have been busy with the boss having a new kitchen fitted. But have made lots of progress in the time that I have spent on the model. Not yet taken any photos of the updates but will do that later on in good daylight. Have finished making all the deck and Hull decoration bits. Cladding plates are on the roof. Just need to add the 1435 pins into the plates now..... and the spikes. Having thought about using metal for the spikes/ blades but I am concerned about someone damaging themselves on the ship. So I will use tooth picks that will protrude 14mm from deck. And not be glued in for safety reasons. This ship will look like a cross from a Turtle Imperial Arowana fish and a Hedgehog, a link to the fish http://www.imperialarowana.com/gallery.php?gid=129-6ccaac45d9 Sails, still not sure if I will add them yet. If I do I am thinking of using Egyptian cotton. Will post photos later on today. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Frank. Will follow along on this one if you don't mind. I like my asian ships. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. I use the same as Steve a ponce wheel. Have a look at page 9 at the very bottom of page. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3593-hms-victory-cross-section-by-antony-scale-136/page-9?hl=victory They come with different distance marking spaces. If you need very small spacings try using a small gear wheel ground to a point. Grinding both sides to the middle. Mount it on a shaft and away you go. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Yes after some reading.. Chuck is correct. Now I was schooled in Cornwall. And the flag without the Irish one is called the King's colours. ...It's my age. Sorry Chuck. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Chuck. The true Union Jack in your post is incorrect. This is the King's colours. Have a look here. The flag has a top and bottom https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Jack Worth looking. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. The carving idea would be splendid idea. It's one of my failings in model ship building. Something basic to carve and advice on tools and timber choices. Differently up for this idea. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Chidokan. I am answering for Alex.. His reply is no. As he is now finding so difficult to do anything with his hands or arms. He does like to watch me as I am working. Regards Antony.
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    Outstanding Quality throughout Antony.
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    Hi. Thanks bob. I forgot that CMB has everything... ordered Hi Kees de mol. Im'e glad you like it. Regards Antony.
  24. AntonyUK
    Hi. Thank you for all the likes. Progress is good. Made the ladders for the upper deck today and fitted then. Made the remaining handrails. And tidied up my man shed. Sealing the roof when time allows next week. Just going to use clear varnish and sanding to get the finish required. Need to find some rope that 2.5mm approximately. Bit stuck on this ATM. Lots of sewing to be done on the sails. Well that's about it for now. Thanks for looking in. Antony.
  25. AntonyUK
    Hi Aydin. Give it time and you will be fine. No rushing back to the construction just because I want a update Regards Antony.

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