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  1. AntonyUK
    Hello Alan. A interesting scratch build. Love your approach to the issues you faced. And the reasoning on selection. I have tried Solidworks and struggled with the concept and learning. Only ever disigned on good old film. Keep up the excellent work. Regards Antony.
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    Hello Steve. This was talked about here -: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/5193-ship-model-commercial/ I have orderd the magazine and awaiting its delivery. Looks interesting and quite large. I've got my glasses on and awaiting your build with the intension of learning by your expearance. Regards Anony.
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    Hello Dan. Nice idea on creating identical gun ports. And it's a nice method to make a battle station with the scale you are working to. Irons out any problems that can arise. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Just for interest I got my book from a EBay seller who sells nothing else other than modeling books. He has just informed me that he has lots of books that are by Jean Boudriot. And many plans with books. His shop is :- http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sirskunkalot/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEFSXS%3AMESOI&_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2654 I hope this will be usefull to someone. Regards Antony
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    Hello Gaetan. Very nice build. And I agree with you regarding scratch building. Some people in our local group of modellers struggle to interpret plans and detailed drawings so starting scratch building is not always for the novice. I think that forums like this are a very good help to scratch building. Regards Antony
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    Hello Rod. Nice ship and you are making a excellent job on the planking. Keep the photos coming. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Well it's a good day for the book sellers... My son has just orderd the book below. :) The Arming & Fitting Of English Ships Of War 1600-1815 - Lavery - Conway. So what book did you get Nigel ?? Regards Antony.
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    Hi. I have just purchased the book and it is a excellent resource for ship modeling covering all aspects of the ship. Most diagrams are very clear and precise and to scale. Loads of photos and construction methods are shown and discribed in great detail. I am very impressed with the book. Just one more to get then I am happy. Regards Antony. Looking for book -: The Arming & Fitting Of English Ships Of War 1600-1815 - Lavery - Conway.
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    Hi Gary. I just did a quick search and there is a load of photos on flicker. Just searched for "armourers portable forge hms victory" A lot more detail and quality than the book Regards Antony
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    Hello all. Not a update today but response to Gary's question below. It's a portable forge used by the ships armourer. According to Haynes workshop manual of the Victory.It's got a hand operated bellows on the underside. Have decided against casting the guns in pewter. Will continue using the black resin casting. Will post a update over the weekend. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Nice find. A very good reference. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Pewter provides high detail and is cast a a much lower temperture. Pewter is OK to use RTV silicon moulding. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. I thought I would share with you my method of sourcing good quality timber. Well EBay is my answer and not buying raw timber but buying furniture like the one I picked up today. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201030613704?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Hopefully the link works. But the item number is 201030613704. It's dry and easy to mill down using a small bench saw. And to buy that much timber would cost me approx £130. There is a thin coat of clear varnish on the surface but because it's hard wood it does not penetrate to deep. Less then a 1mm. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Raymond. Nice to have you aboard. A interesting project that will give you and us people who look over your shoulder. Got my chair and looking forward to lots of photos on the Triton at this scale. I know you problem have ... But read through others build logs. There is a lot of skilled modellers out there that have built the Triton. Along with them comes a wealth of skills and tips that have helped a lot of people on this forum All the best. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Like Craig I also use needle threaders but I bend the ends over then nip the holder onto the wire then I CA the wires. Used to pull the wires out of the threaders so come up with the above methed. But I do like the idea of the nice handle Regards Antony.
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    Hello Karl. As always Excellent and very precise. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Dan. Very nice work throughout the build. Your attention to detail is spot on Regards Antony.
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    Hi Rob. Thanks for the photo links. Yes I think I have it right. I will make up the tackle today. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. This time its a question on the opening mechanism for the gun ports. Drawing attached is what I think it is.. Can anyone confirm or show me the correct Method. The photo below comes from :- http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/985-amati-and-chris-watton/page-3 Thanks in advance. regards Antony.
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    Hi Alexandru. Totally outstanding workmanship and use of your machine tools Top notch. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Or another method http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/proops-centre-finder-for-round-bar-lathes-milling-drilling-3-8-or-8mm-spindle-/291067294848?pt=UK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Metalworking_Supplies_ET&hash=item43c4f67480 This item you put into the drill and centre your work and clamp. Raise drill and remove this centre jig. Insert drill bit and drill. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Nigel. Looks a fine ship and with your quality of bashing it well turn out to be an exptional build. Got my chair..IPad fully charged.. GO. You got my interest and attention. Regards Antony.
  23. AntonyUK
    Hi. One on EBay ATM . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300996989919?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Item number 300996989919 Regards Antony.
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    Hi Islabert. Translated into english -: What should I do to finalize if I understand your sentence? I not sure how you did the carvings . More detail please. Regards Antony.
  25. AntonyUK
    Hi. WoW amazing stuff. Excellent carvings. Regards Antony.

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