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  1. shipman
    Yet you seem to be retaining the grossly over scale belay pins? It's been a while since I actually read the Hackney book; however I have a lasting impression that he managed to produce a fair model of the Cutty, baring in mind the book was written in the mid 70's, primarily for the youth of the day with few tools or other resources. A touch of common sense would be required today. If I would build the Airfix kit as Hackney did, I'd be more than happy with it. And it wouldn't cost a fortune to do it.
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    Yes Graham, the factory tour is a proper bucket list job. In some ways I was a little disappointed, so much of the cars are bought in, so in reality they are professionally built kit cars. And vastly over priced. T be honest, I didn't see anything I couldn't have done myself (SHOCK-HORROR). Blag a run in the recent 3 wheeler............incredible performance up to 100mph and so stable. You won't be disappointed. Being a biker, the lack of creature comforts is what I'm used to.
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    Dan, i remember that movie. Very un-PC now, as Sellers was blacked up as an Indian doctor. At the start of the movie he turns up at a pool party in it. Isn't that the one where some famous beauty sang 'Doctor I'm in trouble'? By the way, the red Morgan is one of the newer types, the green one is mid 30's racer; similar to Mike's model. Each was radically different. The yellow one had a 1000cc sidevalve motor, a two speed gearbox, and direct steering which meant a full arm and shoulder work out. The green one, like the yellow one has a throttle lever on the steering wheel and was deceptively quick, running on methanol (OHV 1000cc). Three speed gearbox. The red one has a US made 2000cc S&S motor, five speed Miata transmission. Flooring the pedal flattened my eyeballs! Probably the best day out I ever had.
  4. shipman
    Me again LOL.
  5. shipman
    Here's me driving a 1920's model at an event organised by the Morgan Three Wheelers Club. Not long afterwards I joined tour of the factory, where the were indeed building new ones.
  6. shipman
    #61 Hi Brian. Yes, I also built this kit as a teenager on the cusp of decimalisation. We weren't well off back then (lucky to have a matching pair of shoes). Even though we had very little pocket money, but we saved the pennies and could regularly afford to buy these kits. Not now it would seem; I'd shriek in horror at the thought of a teenager of mine coming home with a £100+ kit today. We had a lot of fun back then and learned a lot. I recon I built the entire Airfix range over a 2 to 3 year period. You'd think Airfix would have re-couped their molding costs decades ago, yet they still churn out the same old kits at premium prices, as if the kits were up to date molding technology. Nothing like being taken for a ride in an old, old Bentley.
  7. shipman
    The rear bodywork was an ash frame, covered with stretched linen fabric (Just like the cutting edge aircraft at the time!).
  8. shipman
    Rule number one with plastic kits........doing a dry fit with EVERYTHING is essential. Stay calm and carry on.
  9. shipman
    Are you sure that's a deadeye? looks like a gingerbread man to me😎
  10. shipman
    Are you aware of the book by Noel Hackney? Though it relates to the smaller Airfix kit it's a well written step by step guide on how to build and rig. The basic principles will translate to the Revell kit, especially the methodical rigging tutorial. Just translate any specified sizes and dimensions to what you need. It's so easy to get bogged down with research. This book will guide you every step of the way without numbing the brain. Of course things can be done better, but this will give a convincing representation of what you're after. Well worth getting your hands on a copy.
  11. shipman
    Here in the UK, since 'Brexit', anything mailed from mainland Europe, postage suddenly doubled or quadrupled. Some sellers won't even consider doing business with UK customers. Frequently items within the UK are shipped free, even if the item costs £1-£2! Buying ANYTHING transatlantic is a no no.
  12. shipman
    Oh, while I'm at it..... I had the pleasure of examining Longridges model at the Science Museum model ship collection, now sadly CLOSED! At the time I didn't carry a camera. I've run exhaustive searches online, yet have found only one poor photo of that model. So at the moment at least, the only photo's available are the ones in the book. The model must be in storage, possibly at Chatham. If someone has the resources, I understand the museum will grant access (upon request) to most objects in their posetion and allow one to photograph them. I'm in no position to do that, but someone would do us a great service and do just that!
  13. shipman
    Hello again Kevin. 'The ship and the model' was originally published in two volumes, combined into one edition in 1975. The combined edition reprints both books together. Referring to books 1 & 2 avoids confusion with pagination as these weren't altered. I don't have the original volumes to hand, but I'm sure they have separate plans and diagrams inserted into pockets inside the back covers; not a feature of the reprint edition. I'm lucky to have both versions. By constantly watching ebay it's possible to get either at reasonable prices. As is so often the case, when you want something, it isn't available or costs too much. Over the last few years I've managed to assemble quite a library of most of of the books deemed essential on this forum at reasonable cost, with the exception of the well known books from France. I wish!
  14. shipman
    Doh! Me again. Page 164 of Longridge (book 1) has a line drawing of the 'booby hatch'. Page 135 (book 2) has a photograph showing a very different (to the model) image of the area immediately aft of the (what was then) the straight edge of the back of the forecastle including the central ladder. The 'scuttle' for the crew access below can be seen just forward of the ladder. Notice also the balustrades, which are similar to those at the break of the poop. Aft of the ladder is the forward hatch with a boarded cover. It's possible a similar cover was originally over what we are calling the aft 'booby hatch'. Enough boobies for one day.
  15. shipman
    Hi Leo, the forward hatch can be seen just in front of the first photo's 'booby hatch'. It would seem when Longridge examined the ship (when she was still afloat of the south coast) that smaller hatch had been decked over. As can be seen, that smaller hatch has its own cover, similar in style to the other two. Again, I suspect all three hatch covers were erected for the benefit of the visiting public as part of the 1950's re-fit.
  16. shipman
    My guess is the hatches above were put there after the original 1950's restoration to aid public access. One note: originally there was only one central ladder to the foc'cil (sp?). The run of the anchor chains would seem to dictate that. I've said it before, but the location of that forward hatch still is a mystery to me as the chains would quickly rip the hatch coming apart. It has been suggested when the chain was taken over the winch it would have been somehow elevated over the hatch, which to me seems very unlikely.
  17. shipman
    Does this help? No idea where these photo's came from, but were taken before the fire. It would seem there were two such 'booby hatches at that time, one forward, the other aft, and probably identical. (I would be delighted to give credit to whoever took these images)
  18. shipman
    Which is the 'booby hatch'?
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    Thank you, 'b', of course I understand your motives for your build and find them refreshing. As I said, it was an observation. I don't regard myself as a 'rivet counter' but understand those that are. Most of us enjoy this hobby simply as a form of recreation, deriving pleasure from often limited means. Which is why, when we see the products of very accomplished modellers we get a buzz. Looking forward to more of your fine and honest work.
  20. shipman
    Observation: The mizzen looks to be hard up to the poop bulkhead and between the chicken coops in your #48 original photo. The kit mast is well clear of both. Your treatment of the kit is admirable.
  21. shipman
    Nice rendition of those rails, Kevin. Looking at photo's of the ship pre and post fire incarnations a Greenwich, these rails weren't fitted, though they were when last afloat as a cadet training ship. Curious.
  22. shipman
    If it works, that sounds like a plan. I'd want to know if CA works on the stuff before committing.
  23. shipman
    Thank you, Valeiry, for indulging in this historical side show. For me, at least, it puts a wider perspective to your work. Enough digression....on with the pleasure of watching you continue your with your fabulous model.
  24. shipman
    Thank you, Valeriy. The Wiki page incudes this.... 'On 8 December 1917 she was seized by a detachment of British soldiers. Assigned to the Royal Navy in February 1918, she ran aground while under tow off of Ireland, but was refloated and used as a hulk until 1919'. Then scrapped.
  25. shipman
    Nice rendition of the bulwark stanchions. Will you be having a go at the lozenge panels inside the bulwarks? Be aware they aren't all the same width. Another feature worth exploiting are the hinged 'freeing' panels along the bulwarks. Unfortunately, the position on the mouldings don't line up with the deck, so something left well alone I suppose. It isn't clear (to me) but the masts on your last photo don't appear to be white?

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