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  1.    GrandpaPhil reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Terror by drumgerry - OcCre - 1:75 Scale - First build
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  6. drumgerry
    Now sold guys. Many thanks for the interest and comments. Gerry
  7.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: SOLD - Part Built Vanguard Models HMS Flirt (Master Shipwright Edition)
  8. drumgerry
    Final price drop to £225 by Paypal which makes it half price on a new kit. If no takers I'll take it to ebay later this week. Cheers, Gerry
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  11. drumgerry
    I do indeed. No problem
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  16. drumgerry
    Cheers BE. It is a fantastic kit and there's a huge amount of work still to be done on it.
  17.    drumgerry reacted to a post in a topic: SOLD - Part Built Vanguard Models HMS Flirt (Master Shipwright Edition)
  18. drumgerry
    Ok I'm guessing £300 is maybe a bit steep. I've knocked £50 off so now it's down to £250. I'll give it till the end of the weekend and then I'll list it on ebay. All the best, Gerry
  19. drumgerry
    Thanks Bob. Kind of you to say so
  20.    drumgerry reacted to a post in a topic: SOLD - Part Built Vanguard Models HMS Flirt (Master Shipwright Edition)
  21. drumgerry
    I bought this kit from Chris last year with great intentions. However life has taken over and I find myself needing to sell a few things. It is part built as you can see but I think it is at a decent standard. It is at the stage where second planking is needing done. There are two sets of Chris' boxwood planks in the box for that. Everything else is there and in a brand new condition. I'm looking for £225 incl postage by PayPal. This is a hefty discount on the kit as new which is £450. UK shipping only I'm afraid. All the best, Gerry Thompson (based in Moray in NE Scotland).
  22. drumgerry
    Oh now that's a good point Spyglass! I knew there was a good reason to post my inane ramblings on here! Thanks. Cheers, Gerry
  23. drumgerry
    When doing the first layer of planking I miscalculated how many planks had to fit into the space particularly at the stern where I had to use stealers to make up the gaps. As a newbie it was my lack of understanding of the process. Actually getting some practical planking experience it's a little clearer now in my feeble mind. So in anticipation of doing the second planking I feel I need a proper sense of the space I'm dealing with and how many planks need to go into it. To that end I've measured the distance from the master plank down to the keel and marked a midpoint at various points along the hull. I've used this as a guide to divide the hull into two approximate bands with tape (the lower edge of the tape marks the bottom of the top band). The line that the planks will follow looks OK to me I think. I'll make up tick strips next for each band for 10 planks for the top band and 11 for the bottom. Hopefully I'll end up with a neat and relatively even result. Most of it's getting painted anyway so it doesn't really matter that much. It's all part of the learning process for me though. Cheers, Gerry
  24.    drumgerry reacted to a post in a topic: HM Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64
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  26. drumgerry
    Thanks Sjors! I hope I do enjoy it! Cheers, Gerry
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  28. drumgerry
    A little more planking on the stern. It's fun making the little mini cut outs in the planks for the windows with my nice Japanese chisel. Cheers, Gerry
  29. drumgerry
    First of the boxwood done. Such nice wood to work with. I can see why it's popular. Cheers, Gerry
  30. drumgerry
    Hi Richard. It might be an idea to check out how to attach images to your posts. Most people won't be keen to download files that you attach. All the best, Gerry
  31. drumgerry
    Thanks Derek. As well as the limitations of time my circumstances place on me I've learned over the years that if I try to rush ahead on tasks that require meticulousness I just make mistakes. So slow and steady it is and plenty of time to pause and take stock.
  32. drumgerry
    Thanks guys! You'll be ahead of me in no time Spyglass. Did I mention that I do things really slooooowwwwly?

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