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  1.    Smokietoon reacted to a post in a topic: Free. HMS Pegasus incomplete. North Essex U.K.
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  6. betamale
    Morning all. I have decided to crate Pegasus up and store her ready for a time when I will have the space to carry on. Thanks TMJ for the kind offer to complete her in the U.S, but the hassles around U.K Brexit and shipping make that a tough one. At least I will get to finish her myself at some point in the future.
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  12. betamale
    Hi Chris, yes it is exciting. But also a little overwhelming how little time and space we now have since we committed to the move. Our boat Ruby needs some TLC on the outside and a fair amount of upgrading with solar, batteries and WiFi, washing machine, 12v fridge etc. but she is a cracking boat and as solid as can be. The rest just takes time and money to fix up.
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    Hi, due to circumstance and a lack of progress I have decided my long suffering HMS Pegasus model will need completing by someone else. I don’t think I have done too bad a job on it so far. I am at the rigging stage and dithered too long as it looked daunting. I have now ran out of time as we are moving onto our own narrowboat full time and space is at a premium. So if anybody can collect from my home by the end of the month it is theirs. I am not sure if that idea appeals to anybody. I recently bought new brass parts as the Saracen was lost from the stern. These are unopened. Paints, rigging, pulleys etc all included. I think everything necessary to finish the model.
  15. betamale
    What a beautiful build. The attention to detail and ingenuity is first class.
  16.    betamale reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale
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  19. betamale
    Words do not cover my appreciation and the pleasure it is to see your log back is genuine. I will devour the new log as I did the old one. Well done pulling up your boot-straps and starting again. What must have gone through your mind in the last week can only be imagined.
  20. betamale
    Hi Paul, Looking very good so far. Very nice to have another Pegasus build on here as well. I second what Anarfather says about Blue Ensigns build and log, well worth bookmarking and referring to constantly.
  21. betamale
    Another addition to my extremely sporadic log and build. I had a very relaxing few days making and painting. As always I have used Blue Ensigns build as inspiration.The next step is making the hearts for masts as suggested 6 months ago! Luckily this is not a time dependent hobby. Happy New Year everyone.
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  23. betamale
    An absolute treasure of a ship. You should be very proud indeed.
  24. betamale
    I got busy elsewhere again! But I am back and have just finished the top masts. Rather than make the topmast gallants I am going to get my head round the hearts and then the standing rigging as BE suggests.
  25.    betamale reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Pegasus by betamale - Victory Models - 1:64 Scale
  26. betamale
    Ha, I am terrible! I have not really touched Pegasus for a few weeks. Work has been mad and I have spent more spare time with family than with the shed. Which is exactly as it should be. Thank you for your kind words. I will look at the order of build as you suggest B.E. In fact I very much appreciate your suggestions as I do not have the same grasp on this as you do.
  27.    betamale reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Pegasus by betamale - Victory Models - 1:64 Scale
  28. betamale
    Progress has been slow in the ship yard. I find that only having an hour or so at a time is not long enough to get your head round what you are doing, then you have to start again next time.I have made a start on the lower masts and made up a fishing davit. Again a combination of kit and following Blue Ensigns mods. Not anywhere near his standards, but inspired by. I am not sure what to make a start on once the lower masts are done. I need to get my head around or of build again after the long lay-off.
  29. betamale
    Hi Doug, It looks to me like you are making a fine start to your ship.I look forward to following your build.
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  31. betamale
    She looks great. Well done. Your build brings back fond memories of an enjoyable build. In hindsight the kit is not great quality, but Ladysmith is a wonderful and unusual ship.
  32.    betamale reacted to a post in a topic: Lady Smith by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Constructo
  33. betamale
    Ladysmith was my first build. It was a bit like pulling teeth at times but the end result is, in my opinion, a really good looking and unusual boat ( unusual in modelling to see a fishing trawler) I gave the boat to my Dad as a present along with the plans. But I do think I still have scans of them on my computer as somebody on here asked for them a couple of years ago. Not sure how much I can help but I will keep an eye on the thread.
  34. betamale
    Hi Doug, I hope you enjoy the build. It is a great kit. I would pay close attention to how Blue Ensign has gone about it personally. If I had realised the little tricks he employed when I started, my build would have been better. It is also a very complete and easy to follow build log.

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