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Chris - thank you. Probably could do with some more reference books Right, onwards with the deck planking then ..... Thanks Doug
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Hello - just a question before I start on the lower gun deck planking. On the instruction it says to put a plank width way as can be seen on illustration. Is this normal as I have noticed everyone on their Fly builds plank the entire deck without these two planks across the deck. Is it down to personal choice? Thank you if you can help, please Regards Doug
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A another small step - lower gun deck in place. Have decided to plank the deck next as instructions dictate. It comes in two halves and to help with support / strength along join have glued a strip of hull planking underneath with a lip so the other half can be attached onto. Where there are hatches / masts etc have cut the support away. The strength along joint is surprisingly good Regards Doug
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Hello Chris - no just dry fitted Thanks for looking in Doug
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Hello - a few small steps forward. Planking done on lowest deck using kit supplied Tanganyika wood with black thread inbetween for caulking. First done onto thin ply and then glued to the MDF base. Balsa blocks inserted for extra support. Bearding and Rabbeting all done - hard to see as keel is in MDF and not ply Now not sure if to follow instructions and plank the lower gun deck which came in two halves or proceed with the hull planking which I'd rather do. Thank you for all the previous comments and encouragements. Regards Doug
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Stunning work - beautiful!! Regards Doug
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Telp - looking forward to your build. Good luck. Have sent you a message concerning rudder hinges.
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Hello Telp - bought the ship's boat from Cornwall Model Boats. Link to web site and item: http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/caldercraft-ships-boats.html Hope this helps and hope you got my message awhile back thanking you for your previous nice comments. Thanks again Regards Doug
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Hello ChrisLinden - Thank you - although I am thinking it is going to be quite a challenge. Regards Doug
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Hello - Would like to ask Chris Watton when the upgrade kit for HMS Fly will be available but I see he is not taking any messages. Is there anyone who can help, please, on how I can ask Chris or is there someone who may Know if / when the kit is available. Thank you Doug
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Hello - a tentative start on HMS Fly. All dry fitted so as to get a feel for things and to get back into building again. All laser parts are an excellent fit with small amount of sanding. I can see the plywood decking will need support which I see has been pointed out in other builds. Have been following all the great Fly builds on here and hopefully I don't let the side down. Regards Doug
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RonaldB - Hi - yes the windows were a scratch built but not sure what 'resign sloops' are but if they are not in the box then I either bought them or made them Wish you well with your Supply build and will look forward to it with interest and can certainly help you if you require any as I am sure the others on here who also have built Supply will like to help. Regards Doug
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Beef Wellington - Jason Hi - I had a warped keel for my Brig Supply and Caldercraft were happy to replace it. Good luck with your new build - will be watching with interest. Doug
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geoff - hello. Have sent you a pm but not sure if it worked. So if you did not get the pm the answer to your question as where I got the case - sshardwoodworking.co.uk - and the guy's name is Simon. Doug
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hornet - hamilton - and JesseLee Thanks for looking at my build and your lovely comments. hornet - I used Admiralty paints, diluted with some water - hand brushed several coats with sanding in between. Been building a balsa wood WW1 plane kit - but will get back to ship building. Also have another distraction - have just had a 1963 Lambretta TV175 series 3 scooter restored to play with.... Had a case built as well for HM Brig Supply - so a bit poor at the moment Regards Doug
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Thank you everyone for your comments - and Geoff will be looking out for your build - good luck. Been busy sorting out a glass case - very expensive but I guess it is needed Regards Doug
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Well done Frank - a lot of work and worth it - fantastic. Enjoyed watching your build Regards Doug
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The case looks good and it looks like a nice place you have chosen to put your Bounty. I am at the moment trying to sort a case - they all appear to be very expensive and you have made me think more about acrylic. It all looks very nice - you must be proud. Thanks for sharing your built , David Regards Doug
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Thank you, Ron. How have you been - not seen you for a while? Might have a go at HMS Bounty (Amati) but not just yet, will have a break but still be keeping an eye on yours and everyone's builds...Again thanks for all your help - as you say the instruction aren't that brilliant but I guess that is the fun bit....
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Thank you for looking in and your comments, Amfibius. I think I have finally finished !!! Have made up a deck pump from a combination of one from Caldercraft and an Amati one. Although I still have another one to do I may not fit them on the ship as there is really no space - gets a bit tight. The handle had a bit of walnut strip added both sides and sanded round otherwise it would have been flat brass. Anchors fitted. Rounded lump added for the sling to sit on - plus having been very impressed by Beef Wellington's (Jason) serving thought I'd have an attempt on the slings. Final photo Thank you for looking and and all the comments and those on the old site whose build of the Supply helped me get started. Hopefully I may have helped someone in return. Again thank you Regards Doug
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Navis Factorem - just come across your build or should I say rediscovered your build as I remember this from the old site - very impressive. It has inspired me to make this for my next build although you did a lot of improvements to the original kit especially the ship's two boats. Thank you for showing your work. Regards Doug
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Hi bigcreekdad - thanks you very much for your comments and in answer to your questions - 1) the lower half of the hull was first sprayed with a grey undercoat onto the walnut and then using acrylic white from a spray can with light sanding in between. Finally a matt lacquer 2) all the dowel bits to make the masts and bowsprit were painted with a watered down white with a tiny touch of the yellow orchre from the kit - just enough to tone down the initial colour of the wood. Hopefully that has answered what you wanted to know - if not will try again . Thanks for looking and now will go and have a see at your build, John.
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