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  1. AntonyUK
    Hi Tom. Nice steady build. I replaced the blocks that came with the kit. Some I made and the rest were Syren's blocks. Planking is a pain on this hull but it's a nice shape when finished. All the best. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Everyone. A update on the Mayflower and A jig for cutting deck beams ETC. Installing the Brest hooks. Gunports are now lined. And the planking is almost up to the main Deck. Planking sanded with P80 to start with. Will finish with p120 then seal the inside. The grey timber clamped onto the keel is the Marker for the Bilge Deck. The Marks are the approximant Deck beams positions. I have made a Jig for cutting my deck beams which I will post a few photos and a sketch. Pivot point arm This is fixed to underside of bandsaw table. Support arm now in place with timber clamped in place. Start of First Cut First cut done and Trim discarded. You can have a set of Holes in the pivot support arm . or you can release the clamps and move the timber forward the amount plus the blade kerf. My preferred method. Ready for second Cut. The Cut beam ready for sanding. The pivot point should be level or just forward of the Bandsaw blade. Its a easy Jig to make and you can very the radius by making the pivot point further away or closer to the bandsaw blade. Bandsaw Radius.pdf Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Hi Nils. Yea that's is a Nice view with the wild life we have makes it even better. Gotta replace the rest of the fence panels this week. Wind damage got two of them. Another Update. Hull interior is making good progress and I am happy with the finish. The hull shape is look nice with no dips or bumps. The upper framing timbers are now in place. These will not be planked in the inside . The interior planking will go up to the deck of the main deck. The forward mast support in in place. Interior planking at the Bow. Interior planking at the Stern. Stern upper framework. Bow upper framework. Planking as it is today Bow Area. Planking to stern area. Thanks for the likes. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Time for the updates. A few planks laid. Not much to see but the fairing of the interior of the hull is good. Yes the small gap is intentional. One of the reasons I have not been working on the Mayflower very much is the new Shed/Man cave... Well its finished. Its a 8ft X 12ft Pent shed that has been Pressure treated then 4 coats of a good preserver. Insulation has 60mm Celotex then covered with 12mm red wood cladding. Electrics is the only thing I have had done for me. LED lighting is very nice and bright. without costing a small fortune to run them. Thanks for looking in. Regards Antony.
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    I will Third that Regards Antony.
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    Hi Frank. Very nice work on the final planking. Will you be using any paint to cover your planking ? Following along in the background. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Tom. Have fun with this one. I have completed this model and it's a nice looking model when finished. Nice start to date. Gonna follow along with your build as I found it a interesting one. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. The answer to your question.. Yes. Ship is split on the keel centre exposing all the interior. Will be adding a lot of Interior details as the build progress. There are not very many supports that will hold the decks. I might need to have a Polycarbonate or Acrylic frount panel that will support the decks during and after construction. Not sure on this yet. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Thanks for the Likes. Fernando. Just to list the main ones that I have stock off. And the intended usage. Cherry. Used for keel and other bits. Ash. Used for inner planking above the waterline. Mahogany. Used for inner planking below the waterline. Tulipwood. Used for deck planking. Alaskan yellow cedar. Outer planking. Walnut. General usage. Sapele. General usage. Iroko. General usage. Rosewood. Decorative usage. Well that's the main list of the timber I have at this moment in time. Might add a few others. Regards Antony.
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    HI. Just a late update.. Got distracted by a bedroom that needed clearing and decorating. Grandson now has his own bedroom that's Dinosaur themed. Onto the Mayflower.. Have been working on the model for a few hours here and there and making some progress. The Bow area is now the correct shape according to drawings. All the frames (False) have been faired on the inside only and tested with strips 2 X 6 strip wood. The Yellow card is cut to shape of the contour lines on the interior planking. I will mark out the planks as I lay them and transfer the cut lines to the planks. View from the tops. Timber has been rough cut to the camber of the decks (Saves me from bending a load of timber latter on in the build. And the 3 strips are pre bent with heat only. So far after 2 weeks they have moved back 1\5. Not as much as I expected then to move. Will do the majority of the Visual cleaning much later after the outer hull has been planked. Will be using Many types of timber throughout the build. as there will be No painting done on the model. That's it for now. Please ask if there is anything that I have missed. Regards Antony.
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    Merchant ship Mayflower by Antony - Scale , 1600 as first built in Harwich UK. This is the Start of a Mayflower build. The main points are: - It has to be a Longitudinal section (from Bow to Stern) Must be large enough to give scale and details of the conditions aboard the Mayflower in the 1620’s. And be completed before the 400 Mayflower celebrations (16th September 2020). I have the plans from https://www.plimoth.com/products/mayflower-ii-model-ship-plans Thanks to Jaager here on MSW. https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/18809-mayflower-2-plans/ I also have the book :- The Mayflower and other colonial vessels. by William A Baker. And a Thanks to Druxey for pointing out a link. https://www.thenrg.org/resources/The_Journal/58-4%20Nautical%20Research%20Journal.pdf I will Not be building the ship from the plans I have But will maintain the basic shape from the plans. I will be putting in 3 decks. I think this is only way they would of built her in the early 16 century. Also I will be planking the inside of the Hull as it gives the model much more strength. Probably was not done on the original 1600 ship. There will be No rigging or mast on this model. Drawing are done in Adobe Illustrator CS2 which is my preferred drawing software. The Keel is of mixed timbers . 12 inch ruler and veneer is for scale comparison. Detail of Stern area. Not yet finished. Detail of Bow area. Not yet finished. Ribs cut out. Not yet fitted. Jig For holding Keel and Ribs. Yes its another monster size of model. But it will be fit for purpose.
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    Hi Frank. Daniel from Dusek has got a good reputation in my book. Nice to see a Beagle build. Are you building to the instructions supplied ?? And has anything not been fitting together as per plans/instructions. This is the model my Daughter has requested me to build for her in the near future. Gonna follow along with your build I think I'm in at the front row in the middle. One of the best planking tutorials is already here on MSW. http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/Framing_and_Planking/plankingprojectbeginners.pdf All the best. Antony.
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    Hi. Not seen this kit before. Very nice workmanship throughout the build. I like the caulking. Shame to cover such wonderful planking with paint. First class build. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Trig. I have this kit as a to do some time. Looks like the kit can be modified extensively. A good call on using thin Walnut. I will look so much better. you can get flickering 3mm led that just need a power source. The orange ones with a little red paint on them look like candles or oil lamps. as the flickering is random. You know I never noticed the front of the box... I never remove all of the charring from the laser cutting Just the very black burn. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Dave. A interesting project.. I think I will follow along with this one. The Beagle has been one of my daughter's favourite ships. This kit is now available from Dusek Ship Models. I don't know if Daniel has updated the kit. Take time to read the planking tutorials here on MSW. They are good and I learnt a huge amount from them. http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-framing-and-planking-articles.php Awaiting your next update. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Fernando. First class build. Yes it's not a easy kit and the materials are not that good. But you have done wonders with the kit and produced a masterpiece to be proud off. What's Next ?. My next one will be a Mayflower built as a longitudinal section. BTW how was your visit to the UK ? Did you get to see the victory etc? Regards Antony.
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    Hi Zoran . Thank you for your exelent explanation on the differences of kit contents. Very helpful. Regards Antony.
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    Hi James. That was a very good review of a kit. Lots of nice photos showing what you are talking about. Yes it's the little things that make a difference to a kit.. Like the elastic bands being too tight can distort towels and strips of timber. This is the standard of kit that a few other producers need to produce. This is the sort of kit we are seeing coming from Dusek Ship kits. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. I am in the process of getting the frames/ribs laser cut. Lots of different quotes But each service requires a different colour for cutting and another different colour for engraving. The floor/base of the boat is cut and in the jig for bending into shape. It looks like I will be breaking one of my own rules... Building two models at the same time. I have been asked to build a Mayflower for the impending celebrations here in Plymouth UK. This gives me a very short time to plan and build the Mayflower before 16th September 2020. 2 years and 28 days to be precise. They have asked for a sectional model from Stem to Stern. Approx 1200mm in length. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Don. A impressive kit from Marisstella. I like the shape of this ship. Nice job of the planking. Regards Antony.
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    Thank you very much for your offer.

    Let me know the total cost and I will gladly donate to MSW and recover your costings.

    my email should you want it is :-  antony.gilbert@sky.com

    Regards Antony Gilbert.

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    Hello Marisstella. Getting away from your wonderful builds for a minute.... A question. On your web you offer a choice of Upgraded project Retro project I am looking at the Ragusian Galleon. What is the differences in the kit contents ? . I don't see it in any descriptions on your web site. Thanks in advance. Antony.
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    Hi John. Thank you for your kind words. I am a beginner compared to most builders on this forum. What I like most on this forum is the vitality of skills members are willing to share to improve the skills of others. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Jacek. Nice progress with the cross section. Has a chuckle to myself when I come across the above statement.. sometimes there is nothing to be said...... I would go for option 3 myself. Looking into another cross section are you... Could always wait for Chucks Pegasus to arrive. https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/17734-pegasus-cross-section-1776-148-by-chuck-swan-class-sloop/ I'me waiting..... Regards Antony.
  25. AntonyUK

    Hi.

    Have been looking for plans for the Mayflower.

    I am interested in a cross section of the middle mast area.

    Would you be willing to share your work / resurch ?

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Regards Antony.

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