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  1. JFMJr
    Good to know...Thanks. Just finished the painting for the hull.
  2. JFMJr
    Thanks..you confirmed my thoughts on pre drill and glue! I had purchased a tiny drill set shortly after starting. It is my first time..Quick to learn there are many tools and items you need to purchase to pull this off have really enjoyed it so far. Thanks for your help.
  3. JFMJr
    Appreciate your comments. Glad you encouraged me to start the build log. Have been painting last few days. Based on another gentleman's help here. Can pre drill and glue the few I found. Like rudder I guess?
  4. JFMJr
    Not sure what requires the nails yet. But the kit has a whole lot of them... I guess a lot of them were to be used for planking? I used Small removable clamps... worked great
  5. JFMJr
    Was thinking...can you pre drill so nail slides in with glue?
  6. JFMJr
    Yes. And a couple other build video series. Between them all I might pull this off! I'm trying to figure out how I am going to place these tiny nails I see coming up. Thanks for the reply!
  7. JFMJr
    Beginner here. Doing my first build, the HMS Beagle. How do you drive such small nails? Thanks in advance for any help.
  8. JFMJr
    Can I ask what you use to drive these tiny nails? Thanks in advance for any help!
  9. JFMJr
    Thanks! Just finished and sealed the hull. Painting next Do you plank the lifeboats with the same wood as the ship?
  10. JFMJr
    Looks great. Sorry about the injury. I just completed the hull. Sealed it today. Paint next.
  11. JFMJr
    Started my build in November 2023. Found this website and it has been a great help from many of your builds. And thanks for those that replied. Looking forward to this build more than ever. Will update my progress. Just starting to paint. Most of the build going forward looks quite intimidating! Sure will need help. My only comment on this model so far is the directions & plans are a real challenge.
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    Could you post pics of the finished model? Thanks in advance
  13. JFMJr
    Have had a lot of bad weather here in the mountains... Left time to work on the ship. Made good progress. Trying to figure out what wood sealer to use on the hull...
  14. JFMJr
    Hello Patrick... My first build..Just starting the HMS Beagle...very helpful following build logs like yours. Looks great
  15. JFMJr
    Started my Beagle a couple weeks ago. Just starting the second planking level. Gonna follow your build.. can use all the help I can get!
  16. JFMJr

    Have started the HMS Beagle a couple weeks ago. I ran across your build log. Will be very helpful!

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    2. The Gimps Chimp

      The Gimps Chimp

      Hi JFMJr, I used a polyurethane matt varnish from Vallejo:

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      Your build is looking first class.  I would encourage you to start a build log, it's not too late.  And you'll find it very useful in getting advice and feedback on your build.

       

      Chimp

    3. JFMJr

      JFMJr

      Thanks for the wood sealer info.  I will attempt to set up the build log.. Can use all the advice I can get!  Really appreciate your help...Are you going to put sails on yours? I notice some do and some don't.

      Again, Thanks

    4. The Gimps Chimp

      The Gimps Chimp

      Unfortunately the sails supplied in the kit are a poor quality so I don't want to fit them.  It's a lot of work and I think it looks better without them.

  17. JFMJr
    Just started my Beagle. Looking through your build log is very helpful! Looks great

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