Pete D
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Intead of showing the same thing . I finished the foredeck . I can't show it , but I pinned the cannon underside , so it manages to move forward and backwards , as well as tilt up or down
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Hi, with quite a few HMS Beagle builds going on simultaneously , its interesting to see how different issues are being dealt with , also as to the process of the build . All seem to be doing great. This is my contribution. Installed the stairs and the wheel
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HMS Beagle by Krupi - OcCre - 1:60
Pete D replied to Krupi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
Nice work repairing , only you will know its there when you're done -
HMS Beagle by Krupi - OcCre - 1:60
Pete D replied to Krupi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
Looking good -
I am very much a weekend warrior , nothing happens during the week , so rest assured it will be a while
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Next up , worked on the bow adornment . Bent the strips using a glass ., worked out well.
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Got to work on the rudder . In preparing the rudder by shaping the top to fit into the hull , I managed to snap off the top portion. I tried to reattach , but was not very successful. Eventually I attached a short piece of 3mm dowel , pinned a nd glued and that took care of the problem
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Good to see that you hung in there . As the others have said , a good sanding and some filler and you will be good to go at the final planking
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The smaller bottle I had from previous use , so used that mostly on the deck and hull until it was empty , then started to use the larger bottle
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Hi. Painted and fitted the strips , davits and constructed the transom. Tried my hand at the decorative work with the gardens and brass . Came out pretty good I think . Onward and upward as it is said....
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HMS Beagle by Dean77 - OcCre - 1:60
Pete D replied to Dean77's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
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HMS Beagle by Dean77 - OcCre - 1:60
Pete D replied to Dean77's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
My first build was HMS Flirt , before I found this blogsite. The instructions were very good form Chris Whatton and methodical. So I could go from one to the other . Turned out fine , only then I found the different builds here , and realised that a few errors and catchups may have been avoided if I had known better . Definitely learned a lot the first time round which is good going into my second build. I chose the Beagle because it not only has the story behind it , but after seeing some of the previous peoples build , and the video it seemed there was a bit more hands on stuff , like making decks , etc , plus its has sails , which Flirt does not have. I am certainly not disappointed in my choice , keeps me interested all the while -
HMS Beagle by Dean77 - OcCre - 1:60
Pete D replied to Dean77's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
Looking good . I am following this build during my build of the same ship -
Hi , Lars . I am in the process of doing the same build . You have done very well . I am following your effort and words of advice . Thanks Pete
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Here's the work in progress with the painting . Took a little longer than expected . Painting everything black then makes it really difficult to get the white going , takes extra coats.....maybe would have been more expedient to just paint them separately. It all worked out in the end
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No, I'm just going to do the recommended painting scheme. My next build I may select a ship that has the copper plating
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Looks great . Keep up the nice work . Am keeping a close eye one the small boat work >
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Thanks
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I applied matt varnish to everything to seal it . Actually made the different colors stand out . Almost seems a sin to paint all over it
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Finished the ribbons . Now the build is starting to look like something . Had a small issue when a part of the ribbon that was cut out at one of the aft portholes , fell inside . Took forever trying to locate it , lots of shaking etc. Eventually managed to blow it out using compressed air in a can .
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