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Hi Chuck, Over here in the UK most fishing line is nylon or fluorocarbon, is that what you are using? Only ask as in the United States a lot of Braid line is used. Cheers.
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This is an excellent build that I have been lucky to find as will be invaluable assistance for a future build of the 'Indiscret' by aeropiccola which I have on my shelf. Hope you do not mind me following.
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Love the job you are doing on Jylland but have to ask what the model is the case?
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One on its own is outstanding but how do you describe 12 and all almost identical. Truly magnificent.
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Hi, get him to check the iron itself to be sure.
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The BS1363 plug with the square pins replaced the round in the 1950's. As i said only shaving socket have a round pin and that is because they are for use in a special location (bath room) using a SELV supply. You can buy an adaptor to use outside of the bathroom but they are low rated in current and would not supply an iron. Can you please stop saying 220V as it is 230V and you are bordering on the tolerances for damage to electronic equipment (216V) in the UK. Am i looking at a different item, what's with all the wires that i cannot see. This shows a Europeon 110V class2, double insulated (no earth) portable device with a moulded unfused plug. Also these are great but that part you have to slide the plank under gets hot and its a real pain inserting the plank under it to start the process. You need three hands.
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British Voltage is rated at 230V but if measured is generally 240 -245. That is not a BS1363 plug. At a push you may be able to get it in a shaver socket. You can still get 5A round pin sockets for lighting circuits but have not generally seen round pin sockets in domestic wiring since the 1960's. In industry you get round pin commando 230V Sockets but these still have an earth pin so could not use one of these. Of course, could use an adaptor but it is highly likely this would be a 110V device and so you will find it won't last long. Your choice not to trust what I say but after 30 years in electrical industry and the last 10 of this as a Senior Electrical Engineer I would hope I have some idea.
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Make sure you confirm voltage is 230V as it has a euro style plug on it.
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Received the second volume of the Speedwell for my birthday this week. Not had time to study yet but these two books look to me to be great resource for general model building techniques and not just to build the Speedwell. My wife has indicated no problem with postage cost to UK.
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Hi Vane, So true regarding Diana, I have just got to this stage and had three attempts adding wood to the ply frames before being reasonably happy and then drove the wife mad when sanding with the noise like drawing your finger nails down a chalk board, a bit like in the jaws film.
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Hi Vane, Was wondering how you are getting on with the stern gallery? That part of your build is at the same stage as mine and i am having real difficulties lining everything up. I have come to the conclusion that it is a fault with bulkhead 17 and that it is set too high. Unfortunately this not only effects the stern gallery but also effects everything at the stern including the quarter galleries, wale, planking of the stern etc. I believe everything is 4mm too high.
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Hi, Just looked into this build for the first time. You have done a great job so far. I had this kit many moons ago but sold it on due to its accuracy. Starting to think i get too hung up on the final result being as historically accurate as possible and so taking the fun out of the build. After all my favourite build was Corel's Resolution which i did just build from the box only modifying the rigging. The Unicorn is an interesting ship with its beakhead bow and two light quarter galleries, features that are accurate to the original. Sometimes wish i had kept hold of her. I myself had found an old second hand kit quite cheaply (not £15.00 though).
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Hello Popash42, Nice to see one of the less common models being built here rather than the usual that everyone seems to be following. Your first planking looks to be coming on well and to a good standard, look forward to seeing this develop.
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Mondfeld v Lees Masting and rigging
Thunder replied to DaveBaxt's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Hi, don't know if helps but in the Anatomy of the ship book the diameter at the deck level is 6mm. Scale of book is 1/8" to the foot. My maths may be out but i get this as 9mm at 1:64 scale. -
You must have come up against someone poisoned with jealousy. I myself am completely jealous of your skills but would rather use your work for inspiration and to educate me in better ways to perform a task. I will be reviewing your build from the start and take great pleasure from learning from it. Great subject and great build.
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The main reason there is no trades in the UK, other than those due to retire, is that no one has been going into apprenticeships. For the last three generations parents have pushed everyone to have a degree. To make it worse they made the apprenticeships easier so that those who could not get it at uni could do it. Most of our young trades persons are lacking in knowledge. The colleges can't train them so us, older Engineers, are having to do it in house.
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I only gave my part P up recently as too busy as Electrical Engineer for Nestle. Had my own business on days off. You can get signed off by local council, need to inform before start and they will inspect at first fix and then at end of works. The trouble is electricians are getting big money for contracts so don't want the smaller jobs.
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Strange looks like an easy, straight forward job, as was your garage assume consumer unit is handy. I've had the same problem with roofers and plumbers. My best friend, who was a plumber and we worked together, died early during the first lock down, finding someone since has been a nightmare.
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If you were nearer i would come and complete the electrical install for you.
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I have long given up the Amati form a strip, I soak the planks for a short time and then use a plank bender. The trip is dry by the time i have finished. I have the aeropiccola plank bender but really struggle with it. Lifting the roller to put the plank under once hot is not easily accomplished.
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Hi Dave, Did contemplate starting a build log but thought that were some great ones on here and I am not very disciplined at remembering to take the photographs etc. I am just at the point of finishing the main deck. The worse thing so far is that i have broken most of the raised parts off the bulkheads. They just keep getting in the way, or i am getting very clumsy. Adrian
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Hi Dave, I have been very lucky as grew my book collection many years ago before the internet spoiled everything. A yearly visit to Falmouth in Cornwall meant i brought all of the AOTS books as there was three second hand book shops and one dedicated to nautical. Most i got for around the £10 mark. Buying James Lees and many others back when you could only buy direct from Conway Maritime Press was also much better. I only had Alert to get and saw it at one of the book shops in Hay on Wye. It was second hand and not price marked. When i asked he wanted £60 which i quickly told him it was ridiculous. He wouldn't sell for less as that's what were for sale on internet. At the time it was still in print for £20. Don't think i have ever brought a second hand book for a decent price since.
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The 20 includes plastic ships. Royal Caroline nearly beat me, I modified her so much as so many errors. Enjoyed Corel's Resolution most even though not a great kit for accuracy, if did again would convert to HMS Ferret. Chatham was a delight to build. Cruiser you have to watch the stern assembly but still a good kit. Don't go to Racehorse, a terrible kit keep well away.
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I can almost smell that humbrol paint just looking at them!
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