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  1. PvG Aussie
    After another 12 hours (Total 24hours) I HAVE FINISHED! Sorry for the lack of progress reports but things have been hectic on the home front. The detail has been phenomenal! (Ignore the lanterns. I'll straighten them later) It's been amazing to see how things fit together in order to come up with the final product. (439 pieces!) Final dimensions L19.5cm x W6.5cm x H16cm ok! 6.49" x 2.55" x 6.29" Build comments: Pieces are cut to perfection. It has been a clean and tidy build not having to worry about paint, glue or cutting. Instructions are confusing at times, especially with the rigging! I defy anyone to complete the build in the suggested 12 hours. All in all, a fun project with a great final outcome. Thanks to those who followed this short build. Cheers, Peter
  2. PvG Aussie
    After a break over Christmas and New Year and another 2.5 hours (Total 8.5) I have finished and joined all three decks. The detail is quite challenging but very rewarding. I then finished about 80% of the Port Side features! (It started out like this blank starboard side.) Then after a further four hours, it looks like this. (Total 12.5 hours) After joining the side to the decks, it looks like this. I'm amazed by the precision and expertise that has gone into this model. Pieces fit perfectly, and apart from sore fingers from bending tabs and pieces, it's very rewarding. Tomorrow I'll finish the port side and start on the starboard. Thanks for tuning in. Cheers,
  3. PvG Aussie
    A master at work! Well done, Glen, and thanks for the build as it shows us what is possible with skill and an imagination. Cheers,
  4. PvG Aussie
    Hi Patrick, the scale is NOT indicated on the box or instructions so I think the model will be around 130mm and the original ship was 31.4m. Problem solved! Scale equals 1:241 say 1:250. 😁
  5. PvG Aussie
    AFTER ANOTHER 3 HOURS (Total 6 hours) Progress is made. What amazes me is the detail of this model. I've added what I think is going to be the quarterdeck, cannons, stairs, a larger boat with lashings, and more 'other' things. Thanks for your encouragement and 'likes'. Cheers, Peter
  6. PvG Aussie
    AFTER 3 HOURS Lots of tiny bits. The deck is 97mm/3.819" long. Pieces include a staircase, barrels, buckets, vents, boats, some 'other' things and more 'other' things. Tedious but quite rewarding. Cheers, Peter
  7. PvG Aussie
    After finishing the USS Enterprise CV6 a month ago and not knowing what to do next, I decided to build something my admiral found on the internet. A metal, approx 1/100 scale, pirate ship. The box tells me it will only take twelve hours, so I will take my time and record the build for member's sake. According to Wikipedia, Queen Anne's Revenge was an early-18th-century ship, most famously used as a flagship by Edward Teach, better known by his nickname Blackbeard. The date and place of the ship's construction are uncertain,[3] and there is no record of its actions prior to 1710 when it was operating as a French privateer as La Concorde.[4][5] Surviving features of the ship's construction strongly suggest it was built by French shipwrights, based on differences in fastening patterns in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.[6][7] After several years of French service, both as a naval frigate and as a merchant vessel – much of that time as a slave ship- she was captured by Blackbeard in 1717. Blackbeard used the ship for less than a year,[8] but captured numerous prizes using her as his flagship. The kit arrived in a flat (10mm) 230X125mm box. It contains 439 pieces supplied in 8 sheets of PE. It has 86 very detailed stages of construction, clearly set out on paper. It requires no glue, paint or solder. The size of many of the pieces suggests it will be a challenge for anyone not having a magnifying glass light and a steady hand. Cheers, Peter
  8. PvG Aussie
    I remember my elder brothers making the cardboard model in the early 60's after we arrived on the Sibajak from Holland in 1959. Peter
  9. PvG Aussie
    Congratulations on a great build Steve.
  10. PvG Aussie
    Looking goooood Steve! The deck caused me a lot of anguish. Well done. 🥵 Peter
  11. PvG Aussie
    All tasks completed. The leader flies. and the ship has a stand and plaque! The Enterprise is finished and ready to sail to the Emu Park Historical (Maritime) Museum. That's right. It's going straight to the coast to join an earlier boat. 'The German U-Boat SM U9' I'm very happy with the Enterprise and would like to sincerely thank those who have followed my progress. There is no greater honor than to be complimented by your peers! The Gallery images can be found here. The Admiral wants a few jobs to be done, so I may not be on deck for a while. 😎 Until then and happy modelling!
  12. PvG Aussie
    Ken, I'll have a go at fixing their uniform but seeing they are smaller than some 'nits' I've seen, I hope I don't make a mess. Thanks for the 'pick-up'. Cheers,
  13. PvG Aussie
    The crew boarded today! Considering that they are only 5mm/0.197" tall most went straight to work. Some pushed, while some loaded ordinance from the Bomb Elevator. (Note the pilots standing around waiting with their hands in their pockets) Some watched from the bridge, while others just lazed around on the deck, taking in the action. All in all, I think the Enterprize is looking very ship shape! Two jobs left: 1. Getting one plane to 'take-off', and 2. Paint and label the stand. (Build time to date is 355.5 hours) Thanks for the wonderful support from you great modellers. It means a lot! Cheers,
  14. PvG Aussie
    Lucius, the gallery is for this purpose. Just have your images ready and click on create at the top of your page next to your name. You then create a Gallery Image and follow on from there. Cheers, Peter. 
  15. PvG Aussie
    What a great view of an aircraft carrier in action. Thanks for the suggestion Steve.
  16. PvG Aussie
    Wow! Very satisfying progress. I repaired all the damage done to guns, railings and those loose bits. Added gun emplacements on the flight deck. Assembled and added the deck crane. It only took three hours! Added the deck numbers. Used Tamiya XF-63 German Grey. Made and installed the Bomb Elevators. And added the planes! After weathering each one with my trusty 'Panel Line Accent Color - Black". The end is neigh! (Build time to date is 339 hours) I think I deserve a 🍺 Cheers,
  17. PvG Aussie
    I don't usually post anything on the weekend, but, I've just nearly finished a BIG job. About 22.5 hours' worth! The deck is finished except for the big number 6s. I added the PE to the recessed lines, etc. Painted the PE using Tamiya XF-84 Dark Iron. I masked and painted the flight deck lines. It's so easy to say but you have to cut out all the 'dashes' first. Accurately attach the masking sheets to the deck, and then decide how to paint the 'dashes' without bleeding the paint. The marker pen worked like a charm. I'm happy with the result. It's the right colour, weathered a little, has the PE done, and has the flight lines on it! I used the following for the deck. I'm a very happy chappy! Next is painting the 6s, adding the island, planes and crew. (Build time to date is 326.5 hours) Cheers,
  18. PvG Aussie
    Great job Steve.👏 Keep it up! Peter
  19. PvG Aussie
    I worked it out. It is a Pontos error. It is meant to say 'K11 & K12'. One of many errors in the Pontos instructions! Mongrel time wasters! 😬
  20. PvG Aussie
    Hi Folks, Does anyone know what PAL 1 and PAL 2 refers to in the Enterprise CV6 PONTOS detail up set? Peter 🤪
  21. PvG Aussie
    It was a nervous day as I added the flight deck (generally fitted pretty well, except for the 3mm/0.12inches gap!), the strongly adhesive flight deck cover, and now I am working on the deck markings that have to be 'surgically removed' and later to make way for PE insertions. (A very demanding and time-consuming task. Not to mention the constant breakages) I'm glad I'm making reasonable progress. 🙂 Does anyone know the colour of the 'Blue' deck? I think the Pontos kit colour is too green and dark. Thanks for the positive comments and support. They are much needed at the moment! (Build time to date is 312.5 hours) Cheers,
  22. PvG Aussie
    Looking good Steve. Peter
  23. PvG Aussie
    Pretty good progress today, however I'm now at the fragile stage where touching anything may cause a breakage! Most of the guns have been added. I also filled the hangar deck with planes and crew so I can add the flight deck tomorrow. (Not the best images unfortunately. 😏) Support has been very encouraging, many thanks. (Build time to date is 306 hours) Cheers,
  24. PvG Aussie
    Thanks for the clarification, Steve. Hear they are: The detail was about the same, however, the ION figures were upside down! Peter
  25. PvG Aussie
    Mike, I can't remember where I found this, but it is set in the right period. I also think that the 'yellow caps' also controlled the progress of each plane until after take-off. Thanks for the interest. Cheers, Peter. 🙂

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