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Hi Sean. We have all been there.. It's caused by selecting all the photos and uploading them and not putting the one in the post. Which appears at the bottom of the post. Or u uploaded it twice. A very nice start.. Veneer is best glue applied then clamped flat between tow pieces of thick timber. Regards Antony. -
Hi Sean. "The lower decks seem to be formed by gluing a wood veneer (with planking lines) onto a base board. The veneer is VERY thin at about 0.5mm. Mmmmmm a bit disappointing TBH. " Most Veneers are this thick and it's a standard thickness. "The main masts material is 4mm dowel and the foremast seems very lightweight at just under 3mm (2.93mm). Again a bit disappointing as the kit box photo and marketing photos indicate a more substantive material." It's a scale model and a mast that is oversize would ruin the whole model. "The sail material is very thin cotton (0.18mm) and this is accompanied by the rigging which is again a fairly lightweight thread. Not sure Ill use either TBH. " we all suffer with sail material being too thick and not looking right. If you purchase thicker material then compare the looks before committing it to the model. Will follow along with this build.. Regards Antony.
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Hi. I have built the cross section of the victory. http://forum.model-space.co.uk/default.aspx?g=topics&f=93 The link to there forum on the cross section build is above. This kit is unique to model space. Very nice instruction in the book that comes with the parts. The wood is not so good and they use a lot of very hard bamboo. I replaced this timber. The plywood cutting was Exelent and the best I have seen to date. I have also built the Amarti victory cross section ( Very poor quality ) Not a patch on part works . And I have another compleat set of books and parts for the victory cross section in the loft ready to build. Ex EBay and a quater of the price. Regards Antony.
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Hi Bob. I know the feeling about replacing components that come with kits. With the cost of the kit you would think the contents would be up to Chucks (Syren model ship company) quality level. Some kit manufactures really do put some rubbish in the kits. Still following this Exelent build. Should be starting mine next week all being well. Regards Antony.
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Hi Daniel. Ouch that kinda hurt. Takes a lot of courage to do what you have just done... But you have a high standard it's the only way of correcting the model to how you want it. Were did you get the "original drawings made on behalf the Admiralty 1787 soon after the purchase of the Bethia" ?? Regards Antony.
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Hi Daniel. Got my seat booked and will be watching with interest. I start my AL bounty next week. So it will be interesting to watch your ship emerge from the dust It's a nice comparison between the two ships... Regards Antony.
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Hi UdoK. Nice to see you back on the build. As always a Exelent build. Regards Antony.
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Compound Cut
AntonyUK replied to Burroak's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Hi Greg. I tend to start at the Stem when I am planking. There is sometimes a rebate in the stem to allow the planks to fit. If not I would add one. I shape the plank first with all the tappers and featherings done then I offer the plank to the stem and draw the line to match the angle of the stem. I then use a razor saw to trim to rough size. Then adjust the angle to match the rebate with sandpaper or sharp knife. Regards Antony. -
Hi Wim. Nice job on the sails. There are so many pictures out there on the net of the Turtle ship.. But none of the ships are the same.. Makes me wonder if any of then are they have any idea on what the turtle ship acutely looked like and just drawn it to notes that have been found. But I must say the young modeler kit seames to be as near it can be to scale and realistic in its size and build styles. Looking forward to getting my kit.. I've had the DVD of the " Roaring Currents" for christmas. Watched it twice now... Not much on the Turtle ship But a very good film portraying Korean history and Korean cultural history. Regards Antony.
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Hi LA. Very nice work so far. Your rigging looks spot on. Don't rush it.. I will be watching ... Regards Antony.
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Hi. Dan says it all for me.. I don't even like painting my ships..even if they are ment to be painted. I'me a woody person and like the look and texture. Regards Antony.
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Hi Wim. Just checking in on your log.. I have just orderd this kit from Korea. They say it can be anything up to 5 weeks delevery to the UK. Fingers are itching to start another build.. Awaiting your next update. Regards Antony.
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Hi Danny. I don't know how you done it But you have just Compleated mission impossible. There's no way I would take this mission. Just goes to show your skills as a model maker and restorer. Stunned . I remember the first post.. Thinking to myself ... He will bin this one.. Thers no way that anything can be done. It's a lot harder correcting other's work. Regards Antony.
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Hi. From my own expearances the only knot I have seen used for the anchor is a knot called the Anchor bend. Same as the fishermans knot but it goes twice around the ring then finishes with a half turn. And the tail is always lashed. Regards Antony.
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Hi Boyd. That's a master piece of deck planking.. With a Exelent discription on how you did it... Was waiting on your next post and it arrives at Christmas ... Nice gift. Totally Exelent modeling skills. Regards Antony.
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Hi Danny. Great progress. Love the colour of your timber.. Looking forward to the next stage. Regards Antony.
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New mini-mill... CNC and impressive
AntonyUK replied to mtaylor's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Hi. Now this is a Quality machine. Father Christmas I want one please..... first used a CNC machine when I was 23 and that was a monster that only had 3 axces and 1 huge cabinet with all the electronics in. Regards Antony. -
Hi Bob. Looking very nice. Makes my fingers twitch in anticipation of starting my kit after Christmas. Keep up the postings. Regards Antony.
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Hi Clare? As usual I get to miss a interesting build start... Never mind I've cought up now.... I love thease Japanese and korean kits. They are so different from the normal European kit. Have never used Japanese cedar before. Looks like and cuts like the stuff I have used here in the UK. I like your approach on all your builds.. Steady and check and recheck. A late seat is booked. And as Richard states. so true.Following along.. Regards Antony.
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Hi Bob. I like the look of tulip wood for my decks as it has a tinge of green in it. But that's my choice.. But boxwood is the best one can get.. BTW were are you getting your boxwood from ?? A question ...Will you be doing a little kit bashing? ( making your own modifications) Regards Antony.
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Hi Cobr. Nice to see another Bounty on the go. Very good idea on the slipway. Will make life much easer for you as the model grows in size. I also have this kit lined up to start after Christmas. Have a nice one. Regards Antony.
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I Kmart. Very nice. "I am very happy with how it turned out." and so you should be They are not easy to make but you have made and fitted them. As a on and off modeller as you put it... Not bad..not bad at all. Regards Antony
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Hi. I have had my saw for some time now.. And it's in use by 3 people ... Local friends that do modeling.. Lots of usage. Still no issues. I also have Jim's sander. I built my own version first.. It was OK. But after I got Jim's sander Wow the difference was sooo noticeable on the finished timber. Yes inport duties are high. But if you want quality timber you need Quality tools. Regards Antony.
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Hi Dan. Yea another cross section for me to follow A different ship no less. Nice. Got my sun lounger booked and ready to receive... Regards Antony.
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Hi Christian. Still here and awaiting news and progress. Be interesting to see the new developments with the cant frames. Regards Antony.
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