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    I recently purchased the Elidir kit by Constructo online, the box had already been opened. I’ve completed the hull planking, but unfortunately, I didn’t take an inventory of the parts beforehand. Now, I’ve discovered that some key components are missing. Does anyone know if the company is still in business or where I can find replacement parts? Thank you
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    Started this build January 2023, progressed through the winter and spring. I lost interest in the hobby after getting Covid and other family issues. But I’m back to working on the build.
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    I am making the same model, I am up to attaching the rudder. The directions for this model aren't the best. I can't figure out what to use for the pintles for rudder Gudgeons. What did you use for the rudder pintles? Thank you David
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    Have not worked on the HMS Victory for most all of the summer. Almost finished with the first layer of planking. I have a lot of prep work ahead for the second planking. I and wondering about the second planking methods. When adding the second planking how do you fasten the planks while the glue dries?
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    Started the first layer planking. It was a learning curve for me on how to use the soldering iron as to when enough heat was applied as to not burn the planks. As you can see in the second photo I scorched the planks. Also the written directions said to wax the frames so the frames can easily be removed after the planking is done. But in the sheet plans it show tiny nails into the frames. I'm not sure if I'm doing the planking correctly or not, time will tell
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    This is my seventh build. I do believe it's above my skill level but for better or worse I'm going to give it a try. I've never done a second planking so this will be interesting. Also, the sheet plans are all in Italian. I've been using the Google translator which works really good. I started using a soldering iron with a jig that I made for the bending of the planks. I've found that water soaking the planks before I heat them to bend work quite well. More photos to follow as I progress.
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    Could that piece be reversed? Looks like the longer flat side might be placed towards the bow. I'm probably way off on suggesting this.
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    Thank you very much.
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    The plans for the rigging are difficult to follow. I did my best to follow it, but I guessed where they should go from past builds and sailing experience. I just do the best I can and learn from my mistakes.
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    Your model looks great!! Not sure of the type of wood that came with yours, I'm thinking mine came with walnut. I purchased it on eBay and I think it was laying around for a log time a all of the wood was very fragile and kept breaking when I used an exacta knife. I ended up sanding most all of the planks into shape
  25.    Sparky21 reacted to a post in a topic: Trotamares by Sparky21 - FINISHED - Mantua
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    I finished I have found out that it's not a race to the finish line to complete the model, it's about finding out that I need to be more patient with myself while model making and not to rush any of the stages so I can better understand and slowly master techniques for future models.
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    Thnk you
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    Thank you, Yes I did fill it with wood fill
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