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harlequin
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photo etched bulkhead fitted. Incidently I coloured the windows using a HB pencil after first painting the yellow ochre frames. I am reasonably pleased with the effect the HB pencil has given. It also has the added bonus of not creeping onto the window frame as they are only approx 2mm square and using normal paint and brush is a tedious operation.
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hi Augie.....walnut up next for the second planking.
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some deck planks at the bow and transom area. At the bow are the beginnings of two doors and at the transom the yellow ochre paint will be the same colour as a photo etched bulkhead doors and windows which if I ever get it painted correctly will be fitted to the bulkhead frame.
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I did it freehand using an oxford compass and just transferred the measurements from the plans. Some of the ports need a final finishing off which will be done when the second planking is applied.
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First planking now completed. Not much filler needed to produce a clean smooth hull. The outlines of the next gun ports have been marked out. Now the fun begins. That's a lot of the prep work out of the way. I always find the first planking annoying simply because of the amount of work involved but will ultimately be hidden from view. Some of the deck planks will be added next to the bow and stern transom.
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Hi bill24, I am not overly concerned about how the first planking runs out as long as it is smooth with no hollows, so to that extent I have not followed the plans. The second planking however will be more accurate. Its just the way I do the planking. I am not bothered about the normal rules for planking being the first layer as it is going to be covered anyway. The next couple of days should see me complete the first layer then the real build starts. Post some pics soon bill so I can see how you are progressing.
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stern planking. The small gaps will be filled with slithers of wood, and prior to the second planking the stern planks will be reduced quite considerably in thickness.
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hi Bill.......yes i'll post a couple of pics later today.
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couple of first planking pics. Took a long time coming. Not a lot of filler will be required and the gun ports need finishing.
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hi shihawk.......sorry for the late reply......the quality of this kit seems pretty good to me as are the instructions. I have been kept away from Bellona for a considerable time due to other of lifes various commitments. One of my daughters has made the England girls rugby team so lots of ferrying about, and with three other children to keep occupied. But hopefully once i start to see progress on the first planking i will post a few pics. I would say if you havent already done so, buy this kit as it really is a gorgeous looking ship.
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Looking superb Hamilton. My Greyhound was involved in a slight accident ( wife took it out with a flailing arm whilst drying her hair) but luckily no damage done ( to the wife that is) My new workstation has been located and well underway with bellonas first planking. Pics to follow. It is very interesting to see how we both coped with Greyhounds peculiarities and two very fine models have been the final outcome. Bellona has presented no real headaches yet compared to Greyhound, but I do have a massive infinity with the old girl because of the difficulties. I think you have done a better job than me because of the changes you have made to the original kit.
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Work station relocated and I have added more planks to Bellona's hull. She is up and running again....pics to follow soon.
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here is my greyhound transom......some of the black paint has come away from the brass fitting despite an undercoat....needs a touch up.. I am quite pleased with the finished result.
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Hi Collingwood........check out my transom from greyhound...........I posted a pic on hamiltons build, page 13 or 14 I think.......agree the detail is hard to make out but I went for a black and white effect with touches of gold and it turned out ok. I have since modified the windows to make them more realistic. I'll post a pic on your build log if you wish... great work by the way,
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right, after another false start, my work station is being moved so I have more room and then the build will continue.....
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I built this kit about 20 odd years ago and it still looks as good today as it did on completion. Good luck with the build
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I remember this kit with great fondness, in fact my shrink says I will soon be over the worst of it.......as Hamilton will no doubt testify this kit will drive you to distraction, but stick with it because once the little darling is completed it is actually a very beautiful finished model.
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Right.......kids bedrooms all re decorated...well nearly.....christmas all prepared for....well nearly....now as good as earl scruggs on my banjo.....well nearly.........time for some more of Bellona. I have done some first planking since my last post so i'll post some pics.....i know i said this 2 months ago but i'm a busy man......Four children all with separate interests and hobbies conspire to keep me out of my attic space where Bellona currently resides. All it will take is to fit another plank and i'll be away. Its a bit like when i go for a run.....once i've done 100 yards I keep going forever....well nearly. Fingers crossed watch this space. Happy Christmas to all.
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Hi Hamilton......long time no see......... your build is really looking good now. I will soon be starting on Bellona again.......soon......been mad busy with one thing and another including starting to play my banjo again (badly). Anyway if I dont visit your build before Christmas have a good one and a greast new year.....i've already stocked up on the malt whisky.
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hi all......not done anything on the build as I have been so busy....hope to start again soon.
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season went well for her, its her first experience of a full international team and the fitness level goes up several notches, but its made me train with her too so the old bones are wondering what the hell is going on. The first planking on Bellona is progressing well, i'll post some pics in the coming days. How did you get on with the dead eye strops/chains? on my Greyhound the were forever snapping. If you remember I redid my ratlines 3 times before I was happy with them.....drove me to drink..........Your build is looking brilliant and I think we can each pat each other on the back for turning an awkward model into something we can both be proud of. I imagine several Greyhounds get started and never completed. Anyway more press-ups are looming and .........a large malt whisky too.
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not been on for a while and only just today started building Bellona again after ferrying my daughter around the country playing and training at her chosen sport of rugby. Anyway looking great Hamilton
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I'll order the stuff for you and forward it on, I'll check out royal mail charges as they probably wont be as much as CMB charge.
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Hi Hamilton........not been on your log for a while and your progress is going fantastically. You have used a method which I use in that if you come up against a stopper, there is always something else to get on with. I always build some deck furniture very early on to get a picture of the whole build. Regarding the decorations corel do some decorations for allsorts of ships, Cornwall model boats here in England have a whole section devoted to decoration which you may find something for your build. Actually other kit manufacturers make decorations which would transfer over to your build. Anyway keep up the good work.
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well, so much for getting lots of work done on Bellona. Several things have conspired to halt any progress not least my car pressing the self destruct button. Lets see what the next few days bring.
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