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BANYAN

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  1. BANYAN
    Hi Steven, sorry I did not respond against your second comment/feedback earlier - somehow I missed it, a senior's moment - much appreciate the info about Bristol and in particular about the GB. It's been a while since I was there; I served in HMS Bristol back in 1986 doing my Bridge Watchkeeping and Ocean Navigation Certificates - had a great time during a port visit there, but I was not fully aware of some of her maritime heritage collections. cheers Pat
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    Thanks for the feedback and info Eberhard, great to hear that access to Chatham has improved but a little disappointing to hear Bucklers Hard is a tourist trap now - I think like you it was a much better option without the 'trappings' when I last visited there in the mid-80s. Thanks Mark, Ill be sure to do that cheers Pat
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    Outstanding detail at 1;72 - I have to keep reminding myself of that. cheers Pat
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    Thanks Dave. The plan is to 3D print the capstan and see what it looks like rather than manufacture one The plan is to do Portsmouth and Chatham Dockyards, and the SS Great Britain in Bristol, as well as revisit Bucklars Hard. I was based in Portsmouth for 2 years while on an exchange deployment with the RN, so I have a few mates there I hope to catch up with. I think I might be pushing my luck if I try for any more (in trouble with the Admiral that is). cheers Pat
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    A bit disappointing for you Mark, but I am sure they will still look OK cheers Pat
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    Thanks for looking in and the kind comments guys. I am off to the UK next year Steven and a visit to the GB is included (along with a few other maritime museums :)) As with your Dromon, the research is slowing me up quite a bit Great to see you back Bernie; hope to see more of your lovely 'James Caird' soon? cheers Pat
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    Some production line you got going The buoys and staffs look great! cheers Pat
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    Thanks Denis; appreciate the complement. Victoria is the same era and was built on the same principles as the Union/Confederate ships, and for a similar purpose, although she never engaged in any ship-to-ship battles - purely shore bombardments. cheers Pat
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    Nope but yours look so much better I thought I might cajole you into it No probs re ref to resistance soldering. cheers Pat
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    Thanks for looking in and the positive reinforcement guys; much appreciated. cheers Pat
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    What a beautifully crafted model Antony; you can be justifiably proud of this one. cheers Pat
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    Slow but steady progress John; an excellent foundation for your future planking. cheers Pat
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    Hi Dave; a very good process with excellent results - that yard furniture looks really good. i hope you are going to add those tiny bolts/pins cheers Pat
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    Hi folks some more progress on this build. I have now done a fair mount of the painting. The bulwarks and cap rails are finished but the hull still needs its final coat of black - you can see where I have started final sanding etc. The figurehead requires some touching up of the white to complete it also. The following show progressively how I have been proceeding. First I built a build cradle which is hinged at the front so that I can angle the deck appropriately under a large mill to drill the mast holes. This cradle keeps the ship nice and steady - there are two bicycle spoked from the keel (epoxied in) that pass through the assembly and secured with nuts under the board; the door wedges are for leveling the deck laterally. The next photo shows her masked and the priming coat applied. the last two photos are of her in her current state. the larger holes are for the scupper outlets; the final size is much smaller - a 9" scupper at 1:1. The smaller holes are for the Lang Scuttles mentioned earlier in this log. I have also attached a 3D render of what the capstan will look like. cheers Pat
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    Further on those 150mm guns, the independent fire control is the most likely reason, but rather than selective, I note the turrets ere the two central ones. Perhaps they could 'slave' the other 150mm guns on that side to the central one also? cheers Pat
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    Hi Ensign, I have built a model of Endeavour (AL kit heavily bashed) and depending on your locale may be able to provide some help. Your profile does not indicate where you live etc. cheers Pat
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    Nice! That looks great Russ. I can empathise with the research Russ, it seems the smaller the item the harder to 'nail it' cheers Pat
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    Great story Alan, there are far to few of these 'sharing' guys around. I am happy to say that I have had a similar experience with a very experienced modeller in my club; his willingness to mentor and his patience are much appreciated - and as in your case he wanted nothing but to share his experience. Look forward to your redos; they will be worth it. cheers Pat
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    Nice adaption with the boots Danny; the guns look good. cheers Pat
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    Hi Lou, I have been having similar problems with posts - I thought it was just me. Almost ready for her maiden voyage Denis cheers Pat
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    Looks good Steven; the oars came up well with the "adjustment" cheers Pat
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    Some very fine detail and great craftsmanship in this build guys. cheers Pat
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    Hi, I still have this saw and it performs well. The only issue I experienced was when changing blades I did not put the support flange washers on correctly and it wobbled. Other than that does a grand job of cutting straight - sharp blades are essential as with any saw. Note this saw does 90 degree cuts only if modified as I have. cheers Pat
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    Good jig/idea Russ, makes for a nicely uniform and level hatch cover. I hope you don't mind me pasting this? Carl: Cleat - A strip fastened to one part to hold it in place or to facilitate the fastening of another part. Examples: cleats on the inside of a blanket chest used to hold a drop-in tray. A variation of the cleat that woodworker's tend to use a lot is the French Cleat. cheers Pat
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    WOW Ed, as if your previous work didn't impress. Great result with your gin blocks - you set the bar awfully high cheers Pat

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