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  1. I think I hadpressed the wrong button Tony current build Santa maria -Amati- bashed previous build Mayflower -AL.
  2. A neighbour asked me if I wanted his sons old models as he was clearing his shed out. They just need tidying up.Theirs 4 in total,the three Iv got are the Scotish Maid, the Bounty and one I cant place yet. the fouth is big and has a box of magazines and stuff.
  3. build is based on the premiss that she was a 20 year old merchant ship The hull has had its base coat applied and the start of ageing. The rails have been dry fitted Just a couple of odds and ends Tony Previous build MAYFLOWER - AL
  4. I must apologize for the brevity of the last post but I got called away half way through.I would like to thank all those who took time to have a look especially those who said some nice things that includes the I likes. I have just got to make a stand for her,and its onto the SANTA MARIA. Thanks again Tony
  5. The technical term is scrumbling,its similar to glazing. Tony current build Mayflower by AL.
  6. ]Yet more pics off strings. The mizzen is now finished,and the sails have been dry fitted and are being finished ready to install. I allso took abreakfrom tying knots and mucked about with Santa maria. Tony
  7. 1660- HMS ASSURANCE sank at Woolwich Tony current build Mayflower
  8. The wife reckons MSW has been a bad influence,with on the shelf and next build.In my heading I said this was my second build, the first was over 50 years ago.The MAYFLOWER was a present but I can now say on the shelf is my next build having just bought the SANTA MARIA by AMATI. Anyway some more pics off some string
  9. Hi Rick Thanks for the kind words.I did start to follow Chucks version, then the crash,So I had to go on my own.Are you going to add sails. Thanks again Tony
  10. Hi Yves. Thanks for the comments,much appreciated.The problem with rigging is that it takes so long for so little,I have just started on the ratlines on the fore mast. Regards the cannons,they came with kit and it seemed like a good idea at the time to add the bucket and the other bitsI having a day off tomorrow I am going down to see the MAY ROSE I watched them bringing her up on tv. HAVEYOU STARTED YOURS YET. All the best Tony
  11. Hi Wayne So far so good,lunch with the family the first day of an ashes test and dinner with the wife. Tony
  12. Try baking Soda paste and a toothbrush Tony current build AL Mayflower
  13. Hi Pav If you are still having problems finding what you want , try Cornwall models Tony
  14. Hi Yves Thanks for your comments. The AL was bought as a present but given a choice and based on your photos the Constructo kit looks the better option.The AL is very basic and the list off faults as long as your arm. Waiting to see how you get on. Tony current build AL MAYFLOWER
  15. [Just a few pics,and has anyone got an easy way of making kevels? AL has 2 bits off wood stuck at an angle to a flat piece of wood.
  16. Hi Thank you kindly for your remarks. The model is based on Chucks MSW MAYFLOWER.The barrels where rubbed down with wirewool to take the shine off and to give them a key,painted matblack,let dry ,then scraped it off useing my nail its softer than a blade, then polished useing my finger andsome tinted wax. Tony
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