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  1.    Blue Ensign reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
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  5. oakheart
    Really nice work BE, you really do inspire me, I think I need to add this detail to my cutters boat. Tim
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  12. oakheart
    I had some high quality wood veneer work done 50 years ago and it's still sound, they used standard Evostick contact. YMMV with other brands Tim
  13.    iMustBeCrazy reacted to a post in a topic: HM Cutter Speedy 1828 by oakheart - from plans drawn by Bill Shoulders in 1972
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    Thanks Craig, I need to make sure my mast is held tightly, at the moment it wobbles about all over the place. And thanks to everyone for their help, it's what I love about this place. Tim
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  17. oakheart
    So I measured the angle on Bills drawing and as far as I can tell its the same as the RMG drawing. That's assuming LWL means the water level. Here is my stand with a 10mm spacer that brings it up to the correct angle, I think this looks too steep. Probably half that would do it, I love tinkering until it looks right, all part of the build for me. Tim
  18.    Thukydides reacted to a post in a topic: HM Cutter Speedy 1828 by oakheart - from plans drawn by Bill Shoulders in 1972
  19. oakheart
    Thanks, I will check Bills plans to see what angle the mast should be. Much happier with the look of the base now. I can hopefully also adjust the pedestals to get the keel at the correct angle to show the drag. Tim
  20.    Ryland Craze reacted to a post in a topic: HM Cutter Speedy 1828 by oakheart - from plans drawn by Bill Shoulders in 1972
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  22. oakheart
    The Postie has just delivered a nice new 'Apron' block plane so now I have no excuse, on with the build. Tim
  23. oakheart
    OK. I have gone for a satin black base. I think this works, some of the contemporary models at RMG have black stands. @Thukydides Thanks for the comment, I have spaced them out further and the model is then not level, is that important? I suppose the mast needs to be vertical, but as its not yet fixed in place, difficult to tell as you say this is all down to a personal choice. Tim
  24. oakheart
    Hi Christopher, my build which was inspired by this build by Thunder and is already nearly two years in the making. I wish I could have thanked Bill in person. It's great to have a relative of his on the forum. Do you make model ships as well? Tim
  25.    iMustBeCrazy reacted to a post in a topic: HM Cutter Speedy 1828 by oakheart - from plans drawn by Bill Shoulders in 1972
  26. oakheart
    I like that idea,. Had considered the diorama idea, with the base a lump of rough stone / rock, could be a bit 'twee' if not done right. Could even be sandy like the seabed. Endless fun could be had. I could play all day, better than doing any real work on the ship. Tim
  27. oakheart
    Hi @Thukydides thanks for the positive feed back, I would have to agree on the spacing. I will have to do something about the heights of the pedestals to get the model level if I move them wider. On the wood front, I did find a bit of wildly grained parana pine but it looks a bit too goofey. Might even do a painted base. Tim
  28. oakheart
    Thanks for the feedback Craig, I agree about the straight grain, its what there was ........ Will search my wood pile for something more lively, I did not want to dominate the model. maybe a paler wood with some nice grain. Tim
  29. oakheart
    After remodeling the kitchen over winter now the garden has started up again. I did manage to get a stand made from a bit of mahogany I had, not sure if it works? It's a lot redder in real life. pleased with the brass fittings from Cornwall Model Boats, dulled down as they are bit bright otherwise. Comments please. Tim
  30. oakheart
    I wish you the best of luck ongoing, I find just being on here and keeping in contact helps. Tim
  31. oakheart
    Hi Craig Believe it or not, there are crazy peeps who make and fly things just like this from my local airstrip ( Shobdon ) Close up they look like they are made from ali. tent poles and ripstock with a brush cutter engine bolted on. Some even have cabins and windshields. I will stick to making my models 🙂 Tim
  32. oakheart
    I don't know how I missed this build, great work, now I am here, you are inspiring me to get back to my build. Tim

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