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The rods stay in, they are trimmed off flush at either end but the frames are planked on both sides so the rods will be hidden inside.
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Stage 3 almost finished, just need to trim the dowels. A clever design I thought but you need to take care to follow the instructions so that you add in the various pieces and glue as set out or you could get in trouble. Also make sure the small parts are round the right way before gluing - nearly messed that up. Next stage is on to the first section of planking down by the keel.
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First 2 stages complete, 7 frames built from laser cut parts. These come on two sheets, were good and fitted together without any issues. You do need to make sure you mark the number on each so you can assemble them on the keel in the right order since the part numbers are on the waste material, as can be seen in the photo, and make sure the two outer ones ( 2 and 8 ) have the marked joins facing outwards when placed on the keel. When you buy the complete kit as opposed the when it was in parts you do need to download the instructions and the templates for the frames and gun ports - make sure you print these off full size. Next to stage 3, build the basic frame on the keel
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Having wanted to get into the hobby since childhood I have finally taken the plunge, in a fairly small way to start. I have limited space to display so decided on this cross section, it seemed to be good quality and has very detailed instructions both in writing and by way of online videos. Looking on MSW I can't see that anyone has completed the build of this. Having read up and watched the videos I ordered and it arrived within a week. Being a beginner to this hobby I will probably build it as intended but we shall see. First up the box contents, all in 30 neatly labelled bags, one for each stage. I'm not sure how much it is right to post but will probably do one for each section as it is completed, that seems about right.
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I think falling by the wayside is found in many hobbies, particularly those with a considerable time investment. Many beginners don't appreciate just how long projects like this take. It is very much the same in another hobby of mine, model engineering (sadly on hold because the college workshop I use is shut due to covid). Many projects start but soon are left on the shelf. As has been said this may be because of life issues or simply that the builder didn't appreciate just what was involved. The advice given there to beginners is very similar, don't pick a super complex project first up. But interestingly, it is also said don't just pick a project because it is for beginners, you will probably be looking at this for years so pick something which appeals and you want to see finished. If you have your heart set on that major project then go for it but be aware what you are taking on. Having wanted to take the plunge into wooden ships since I was a child I am now on the point of doing so, it's only taken 50 odd years. I am planning on starting with the De Agostini Victory cross section and, if I get that far possibly moving on to one of Vanguard's fishing vessels. One day I would like to do the Mary Rose having seen it raised and a number of times since, but we shall see.
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It is. There are several build logs on here which you may find useful http://www.partworkmodels.co.uk/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=148&sid=e5ca03e5b03d1abea3a17d7341e5f1a6
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There was a really nice build on the old site by one of the ladies (can't recall her name but it had something to do with snakes) - I recall that she had problems with the bulwarks around the bow area and made some modifications. Presumably it has all been lost in the great crash. She also made sails for hers which were a great addition.
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