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  1. AntonyUK
    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.
  9. AntonyUK

    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.
  11. AntonyUK
    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.
  12. AntonyUK
    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.
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    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.

  14. AntonyUK
    Hi. Wow Wayne... That is impressive. I have only just got into Fusion360 this week. Found that I can import my Adobe illustrator files and Use a CNC router to cut the profiles. No I have not got my CNC router yet.. Making sure I can use the tools before forking out the cash. Also found a couple of videos that are right for MSW. Part one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixGnJjNPj18 Part two. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zCteq0qkZM Regards Antony.
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    Hi Chuck. Its been a Long time awaiting updates on the Pegasus cross section. I appreciate that you have other projects. This one is going to be one of your best sellers and it my type of ship model. Please don't let it fall too far back in the to-do list. Many thanks. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Greyhawk. A interesting build. Will you be modifying the model or building as per instructions ?. Looking forward to your next instalment. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Thanks for the comments... Yes this is going to be a large model. . I have a friend that makes dolls and she makes wonderful costumes for them. Will be asking her to facilitate the the dolls. So No Barbie and Ken...... The floor is in 5 parts But every piece has complex curves in them. Thanks for looking in. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. First update for a while. Been looking at the best method of constructing the Gondola. So the plan is :- build a base building board with the curve and twist built in... The building board is just offsets of 9mm plywood 4mm plywood and a shelf that was the right length and perfectly flat. The base board.. And view And the other end.. The curves at each end will have 2 guides attached to then to hold the Bow and Stern at the correct angles. Will start milling the floor in the next few days. Very wide planks are used on the original. Not sure a can cut that depth of cut. The frames have all been drawn out and are in process of laser cutting. Theas will have extra batten on each side. That's it for now. Thanks for looking in. Regards Antony.
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    Hello Dirk. A nice start to a great build. Looks like you have put a lot of thought into how you are going to build this model. I've not seen anyone use a fly cutter for large curves for some years. Nice Machining of the timbers. Regards Antony. Ciao Dirk. Un buon inizio per una grande build. Sembra che tu abbia riflettuto molto su come costruire questo modello. Non ho visto nessuno usare un cutter per grandi curve per alcuni anni. Bella lavorazione delle travi. Saluti Antonio.
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    Hello Fernando. Stunning work on the Lucia. Love the colour scheme you are using. Really sets the boat off. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Carl. Just the "disegno gondola singolo" Single Gondola Design . Basic but there is enough details to build a Gondola. Making my design quite different from the plans. Just the basic shape taken from the plans. Again Im'e using Adobe Illustrator to do my drawings. Drawings ATM are 80% done. Overall length of the boat is 940mm. With a Gondola being 10.85 metres long and 1.4 metres wide I think the scale is about 10.6/1 Not sure on this bit... Numbers I cannot do. Again I don't build small. And I will not be painting the model. The Book " An Extraordinary Naval Architecture, by Carlo Donatelli" is excellent and there is a lot of knowledge gone writing of this book. Lots of details and construction. Will be starting to mill the timber in a few weeks all being well. Thanks for looking in. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. The tail boat is now complete. Car engine still has not arrived. So no photos with the engine mounted with shaft and prop. The scale works out to be around 1/16. That would make figures for a 6ft person would be 114.3mm high and a 5ft person being 95.25mm high and not forgetting the 4ft person would be 76.2 high. Does not match any figures that I have at this time. Full length of the boat being 1010mm in length and 125 beam. The Bow area And no I don't like the brass pins..But I have excess of then and need to use them away. Not going to paint , varnish or oil this boat. Thanks for the likes and comments. I have put a pdf drawing on the first post. Should anyone be interested. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Michael. That's one super sized ship. I love the shape of the bulkhead you got wrong. But you got it geometrically similar. Nice building board. But with a model that size you need a table like Gaetan uses See link below. https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15340-74-guns-ship-by-gaetan-bordeleau-124/&page=4 Will save your back. with all that twisting and trying to get into difficult places. This is a must follow for me. Regards Antony.
  24. AntonyUK
    Hi. Sounds like a very good idea. Being on a angle is a bonus. you will be able to check on the plans while sat down. That is one massive model ship. Collingwood speaks fair words and its very good advice. Experanced or bigginer its the way to go. Regards Antony.
  25. AntonyUK
    Hi. A nice start to your build. As Cog said.. There are a a few Red Dragon builds here on MSW. I like Chinese Junk's. They have a character of there own. Regards Antony.

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