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  1. DavidG
    I came accross a review of a recently published Lego set of the Endurance. The article is written by a nautical expert, well researched, and contains a number of interesting facts about the ship and the journey. A recommended read for anyone interested in Shackleton's voyage and the Endurance itself. https://brickset.com/article/115678/review-10335-the-endurance
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  7. DavidG
    There are specific paint removers by Tamiya and Revell, both works well. Most hobby shops sell them. Good luck for your build.
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  15. DavidG
    this is very impressive attention to detail, congratulations ! I think to attach the toggle to the sheet line, the long tail should be pulled through the loop for a more secure connection though.
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  21. DavidG
    They annonced a French ship to be released earlier this year. Probably this is going to be the Soleil Royal, previously sold as partwork.
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  24. DavidG
    Hello Peter, good luck for your search for the manual. It may sound silly at first... but if you have the plans and still feel the need to a pictorical manual, look thorugh a manual of a different ship from the website of Artesania Latina or Occre. These type of kits have very similar design, and you may get answers to building sequence, planking tips etc, even it's a different ship. Hope you find what you are looking for, though.
  25. DavidG
    Amati sells such blades like this one, but have a look around as there are different types of them. But this plastic tool is not designed to cut such thick strip as the 4x4. For that one you will need a saw. The use of this is to make repeated cuts by the same length or same angle, like cutting deck planks from thin strip (after adding a stop to the tray). If you can't cut the strip by a handheld knife, neither this tool will do.
  26. DavidG
    you may give it a good sanding, fill the gaps and add a further, thin 3rd layer of planking as an option.
  27. DavidG
    if you look for kits, the new Artesania Latina Victory section is probably the best one on the market now.
  28. DavidG
    you may have a look on the Artesania Latina Hermione kit for a second build here https://artesanialatina.net/en/ships-advanced/484-wooden-model-ship-kit-hermione-la-fayette-frigate-8421426325171.html?mot_tcid=e87a7115-6a0e-4f2d-91d3-dbc3fbc2526a. It's a newer design than the Occre one, and definitely fulfils the need for detailed instructions. Still uses plywood parts a lot, but for the price it seems to be a decent offering.
  29. DavidG
    It wasn't a bad idea but.. Before painting, one-two layers of gloss varnish would prevent the paint soaking into the surrounding wood. Then you can brush paint the letters, wiping off the excess in the process, finally finishing off with flat varnish.
  30. DavidG
    I have one of these. It's made of plastic and not self-centering, the jaws must be adjusted one by one by plastic screws. I didn't find much use of it.
  31. DavidG
    on the Occre facebook page, people post pictures of their numbered Victory kits. Someone posted one with #249 on it. The kit must be a good seller, confirming they are on the top of the marketing game.
  32. DavidG
    Look fore Evergreen styrene strips in model stores. Most model train stores carry it. Alternatively, you can order AK strips from Spotmodel, which is just as good : https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=57771
  33. DavidG
    in addition to the good tips above, you may consider scratch building it from various strips, I would even consider styrene. There are no difficult shapes here, and the decorative trim can be made from brass wire or modified eyebolts. The panes can be built up from segments, glued to a transparent background, or maybe take some overscale kit gratings, and sand it thin.
  34. DavidG
    Then probably you could consider the minicraft 1/350 with the Tom modelworks photoetch detail. A great example shown at titanicmodel.net

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