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To add to what Gary says..... guns changed (size, caliber, etc.) and what might have been shown on the plans and "Navy Board" model would be upgraded by the time the ship was built. It would seem that many things would not have been done in detail just as stoves due to progress or changes in design.
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Thanks for that explanation. Me old brain just ain't what it used to be.
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I'm hoping Steven @Louie da fly does pop in here also.
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There was a reason for the landing gear being that way and I'm trying to find via Google why as I don't remember exactly why. I do have a vague recollection that it had something do with unimproved airfields, weight at takeoff and landing.
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I doubt you were only one who thought that. I know I did too.
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Wow... what a restoration. Masterfully. For those catenary curves, have you tried flat varnish (clear) or 50/50 white glue and water? I've found (as have others) that it works well and also prevents humidity from affecting the rigging.
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I'd be cautious about the scale. Too many manufacturers for too long would look at the box, put the model in it to check fit and then come up with a scale Seems older kits are all over the map with scales.
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Welcome back home, Denis. As you see, you've been missed.
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It's looking great and I had to look twice at the photos. Given the "floor" and "wall" for a moment there I thought it was the real thing.
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Moving the gunports may be the cause of the problem with the chainplates. Sometimes the best solution is to shave or trim the bulkhead timbers.
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I have a rough time doing rigging at 1:64, I shudder to think what it'would be like trying to do it 1/700. The model looks great, IMO.
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Indeed. MSW is literally a fount of knowledge.
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The design of the model should take care of chainplates not blocking the ports. As for the guns, as far as I can tell, there is no convention on this. Depends on the model and how you want it displayed. Display as you see fit. Most of us do try to have them in a "line" though that looks uniform in elevation from side, front and stern views. During battle, they would have been adjusted as needed by the gun captain for what he thought was needed for range and possibly where on the enemy ship he wanted to target.
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Welcome to MSW, Aeneus. If you have any questions, feel free to just ask. No such thing as a dumb question. And do feel free to start a log as it's a great way to help and meet others.
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Have safe trip home. AMT was known for certain "quality issues" as I recall. Just took extra time and patience to build the model.
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Welcome to MSW. Good advice from everyone else but I'll just add a suggestion..... start a log when you decide. It's the best way to get help and meet other modelers.
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Help in finding manual for Cutty Stark
mtaylor replied to Charles T's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome to MSW, Charles. I'm sorry to hear of your son but finishing his model would be a great memorial. -
The planking is coming along very well. Looks great.
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Do post your results as there;s more than a few who would like to know also.
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Terrible news but on the bright side.. it's wood and can be fixed. B.E. I think is on the right course. The other is simply "wall side/view side" or paint.
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No worries. Real life has to always come first. The work shown on your updates looks great.
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You might try contacting Mantua here: https://www.mantuamodel.co.uk/ They do have a download area on their website that might have what you need.
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BeeWee, I'd take the model with you to the hobby shop for them to advise and help on the right saw or saws. Part of our problem with suggestions is we're not seeing the kit so the concept of "saw" can vary wildly. It sounds like you would need something like Bob Cleek in the photo at the bottom of his post. Or even one of last couple of blades from the middle photo.
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John, I second Marc's request about a build log. Looks to be an incredible work.
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Welcome to MSW, Pocojo. There's a whole area devoted to rigging... https://modelshipworld.com/forum/16-masting-rigging-and-sails/ It's very searchable using search feature here at MSW (upper right side of every page.
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