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    Just started reading this, some very clear pictures not sure if I'm going to go to this detail in this build, maybe the next one.
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    Took out some of the banister added a ladder, I think it flows better
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    Removed the gun door ropes and hoops, unfortunately caused a little damaged. decided that I could do a bit better. Instead of using a hoop facing forward. I thought of using a half moon on the verticle an thicker thread so it would be more visable
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    Thank you so much for your kind words. Its very much appreciated. Learning as I go.
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    Got some eyelets, a little big for the scale, but I can live with uniform size and consistency, also attempted to seize the ropes but didn't have the space on the room to accommodate.
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    Thank you so much, would love to follow your build. The reading I have done, suggests maybe using, 3 sizes. 5mm/3mm/2mm. But I will definitely take all the advice I can get.
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    Also thinking that the interior railings are looking very flat, might add some depth by creating an inner railing. The idea version is just tacked down with removable tack and things would not be as crooked.
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    What size would you suggest for a 1:72, thanks.
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    Made the call to remove the channels, for better access, also found when making the wire loop gently tightening it would reduce the size but keep the shape getting it that fraction smaller. (not painted yet) The middle loop will have to go. Also paintwork needs touching up.
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    Thank you, I agree and want to have a go. Where can I get them from that is cost effective, I would need a lot of them.
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    Some progress not much. Seriously considering removing the plastic deadeyes and lanyards and adding something better to the channels.
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    The completed look, only 12 more to do. Not sure if there should be two on each door or one is OK, I just wanted to explore the process for my next build.
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    Started work the gun port door ropes, I'm happy with the process. Could have been a fraction smaller, the inside loop is 0.5mm could have done with being 4 or 0.3mm
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    Found this amazing looking thread, too late now but will use it on my next build, was so tempted to remove the thread I had put in place. Rayher Warp Thread 6Ply for weaving, Natural Cotton Loom Warp Yarn 0.8 mm
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    I think this worked out OK added a dark wash to the thread, water 75/25 burnt umber acrylic.
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    As I was reading up on clove hitch knots, I saw your post. Thank you ill give it a go. Got some on order.
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    Making rope coils for the deck, put double sided tape down and ran 0.5mm thread round in a coil, pulling up and pushing down as I went, getting the shape to hold, then covered the coil in pva. Fingers crossed it pops off the sticky tape and works out.
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    Yes and no is the answer, there is a jig/tool that is provided that allows you to make templates, but I'm trying to find, decent looking thread, and working glue. Or do I make my own scale thread/ropes and use hitch knotting? Not sure I'm skilled enough to do that at this scale.
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    Progress, not happy with the result of the cyanoacrylate glue. Will continue to use, but will also keep looking at alternative methods.
  24. bosco72
    We lived very close, I don't anymore moved away a long long time ago. Good memories, my grandad was my world when I was a young boy. Both my dad and grandad had been in the navy for quite sometime over the course of their lives. They could both tell a good story. The Victory is in Portsmouth, been in dry dock (2) for about 100 years, although they have updated how it is supported with more modern technology.
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    My grandad worked on the Victory on and off over many years as part of the repairs and restoration teams, which started in 1955 and lasted long after he died. He took me there many times when I was old enough not to be a handful through the 80s, I've spent many many hours wondering around the decks of victory when I was young boy (within reason, I used to get shouted at a lot for being where I wasnt suppose to be)

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