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Chiefs by 12. Ha. Hurricanes aren't about - I'd support the Mooloo's over the Crusaders any day when my team is gone burger. Have to go on Stuff now to see how its playing... Cheers A -
Really nice work Timmo - just perfect. A great looking model and deck detailed to the best degree. Cheers Alistair
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Hi Mick You've cracked it I reckon. Like Sjors, I felt bad for making you worry but now I'm glad that I did. That stern looks much, much better and you're on your way to a fine hull shape. Have a great break and I look forward to your progress when you return. Cheers Alistair
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Bridle ports are found on the Fly/Pegasus as well. The TFFM Swan series suggest that these opened on the jamb (sideways) rather than at the head. Also it suggests that the hinge was on the fore jamb rather than the aft, so that it opened towards the aft, makes sense as it keeps the sea water out. A nice little detail to authenticate your Blandford without the trouble of making a cannon! Stay earthquake free - they are seriously scary. Cheers Alistair
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Hi Hamilton This is looking really sharp. I've followed several of your models, as you know, and they get better and better. I'm with your 4 year old - ladders before guns. I've seen some pictures of your retreat and having been to a couple of islands off Vancouver, I can say I'm very envious especially as we languish here in a windy winter which is now being garnished with big earthquakes!!! Have a great break and spare a thought for us dealing with 200kph winds and 6.5 magnitude earthquakes! All the best, Alistair
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Nice work on the taxi Mick. Can't see you having a problem with the Endeavour based on the skills displayed here!! Good on you and keep it up! Cheers Alistair
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Your AVS looks great Ken - thanks for loading. Can't see any "mistakes" that you referred to. I'll keep up with your Fair American log as it unfolds. Cheers Alistair
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Hi Mick (and Bankie) Apologies - I did not mean to worry you with my comments. I just foresaw an issue coming up that could be averted. If you have a look on this log (not mine) http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/124-hmb-endeavour-by-captain-slog-caldercraft-164/page-2 - page 2 there are lots of pictures of the bow and stern on Endeavour which show a nice planking flow and do not have the step at the stern that you have formed. I still think looking ahead by laying planks a few rows down from where you are at will give you an picture of what is coming and why there may be an issue. Perhaps I'm wrong - I'm just going by your photos. While tricky there many hulls like Endeavour's and with simple planning the harder aspects of the form can be easily planked. That said I'm no expert in this matter. Sorry again - I did not mean to alarm you. Keep it up and I'm sure you'll have a very fine hull when finished! Cheers Alistair
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Nice work on the binnacle Ken. A massive improvement on the kit piece. I'll keep watching your log. Any chance of seeing some photos of your AVS? Maybe in the completed ship gallery? Cheers Alistair
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Hi Mick Just taking in your log for the first time. Sjors is right you are heading for some stormy seas on the second planking with that base and set out. For one, I'd be seriously worried about the big step at the stern that you have created and it is not too late to sand it off - very heavily. Put a plank on about three planks down from where you are now and you should see the difficulty that is about to arise. The Endeavour is a really tough planking proposition - bluff bow and stern. Have a look at other Endeavour logs but I'd recommend some major background adjustments before continuing with the second layer of planks. Just my thoughts. Keep it up! Cheers Alistair
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Hi Hamilton No trouble to send and best of luck with the decorations - a good challenge. I look forward to seeing how it goes. Cheers Alistair
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Hi I have no experience with this kit or manufacturer. Photos might help others to understand your predicament too. What I would say is that "fairing" seems to often be used or heard as a term for just removing material from the bulkheads whereas - my experience with the Armed Virginia Sloop - was that the term should also include adding material - shims. For that kit it was probably half of one - removing and half of the other - adding. With some kits you have to balance both to get the right planking flow across all the "faired" bulkheads. That said a 5mm gap would alarm me and might need some more study to figure out what is going on or perhaps going wrong... Cheers Alistair
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Hi Hamilton The stern looks great - like the windows very much. Keep it coming. Cheers Alistair
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That is a beautiful looking ship. I'm sure I remember admiring this build on the old MSW - it has clinker planking? A great build. Cheers Alistair
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Hi Hamilton I'm with Ferit on this. Adding random decoration is going to be difficult and could end up looking just like really strange bling. Leave it plain or get realistic decorations by buying a Pegasus PE set (these are separately available from the kit but the scale is 1/64), or something similar. That way you get all the additions that are right for the era. If that doesn't fit - budget or otherwise, I reckon, straight up, plain is better. Cheers Alistair
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Hi Daveor I have all 4 volumes - bought them some time ago. Your best bet for upgrading the Amati kit is Volume 2. I'd also recommend Volume 4 which covers the rigging. All 4 volumes add up to a stunning series of books and I'm pleased to have them. Volume 1 and Volume 3 are much more aimed at a POF build and although they are fascinating they are less helpful for the kit build. Volume 3 - although a great build log - will not assist with the kit very much. If you can afford it - get them all, they are beautifully produced and very instructive. If you can afford less, at least get Volume 2 and then later get Volume 4 for rigging as well. Cheers Alistair P.S. Where are you shipping to? Your signature has no location.
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Hi Looks good. Although I have yet to start on my Fly hull I'd suggest that the stern bulkheads should be faired to the extent that you can see no laser cutting burn marks . That is the entire outside edge of the bulkhead should have a taper from its fore face to its aft face - as your bow bulkheads have. Just a thought based on my last model. Cheers Alistair
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Hi Ken I missed your latest post. Your AVS is looking mighty fine! I found that the model really starts to take off from here on - acquires a whole other dimension with the masts and spars. I hand sanded all of those parts and aside from the choking dust and the hard labour involved, it worked out just fine. I look forward to seeing your progress as your AVS comes to life!! Cheers Alistair
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Stunning work. Having lurked on your log and others and having now just started my Fly model - I begin to realise why your work is so impressive. Are you planning to expose through the decks or somewhere else all of those internal details? They are amazing. Cheers Alistair
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Hi Hamilton This is really coming together. It looks great! Good on you for pushing to make it right as "HMS Blandford" rather than the kit version. I'll keep following. Cheers Alistair
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Andy Although its a few pages back now - I love those outdoor shots of your Pegasus and have to agree with Mike - a very nice stern on your ship. I particularly like the way the planking joints are visible - I presume intentionally. Fantastic work! Cheers Alistair
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Cheers Hamilton - Look forward to seeing the resolution of your next challenge. Fun!? 200 kph (130 mph) winds last Thursday and 9 metre (27 feet) waves in Cook Strait (my new avatar gives an idea of what that's like)!! Enjoy the summer. Alistair
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Hi Hamilton just catching up with your Blandford log. Great work and great tenacity on your part to work through problems and make significant improvements. I'm going to get going on Fly very soon - watching you and others has got the modelling juice needs flowing again. Inspiring. Look forward to your updates. Cheers Alistair
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Hi Ken Great work on the cannons - your AVS looks really good - the deck is fantastic. Don't fret about the rigging. If you can do the bouys you'll fly through it. Look forward to your progress and updates. Cheers Alistair
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Hi Timmo Nice to find a fellow kiwi tucking into some Monteiths and doing a very modelling job on the Caroline. Great work in every aspect. I'll keep my eye on it and have a brew too! Cheers from (not) windy Wellington. Alistair
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