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  1.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Oostends schipje (Ostend shrimper) by G.L. - scale 1:20, building first POF Edition 2
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  4. betamale
    What a beautiful build. The attention to detail and ingenuity is first class.
  5.    billocrates reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Pegasus by betamale - Victory Models - 1:64 Scale
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  13. betamale
    B.E used a perfect method for mounting these cannon. A method I copied, as with so many of his mod's. The difference being in this case mine came out pretty well! I am not sure where it is in his log, but why try reinventing the wheel?
  14. betamale
    Hi Terry, No Fly does not have the coppering. I think the gun carriages are different ( Inferior ) To Pegasus. Obviously the figurehead is different. Overall it is just the slightly budget version as far as I can see. Having said that, the habit is to modify this kit a lot anyway, so the guns etc may not matter and the coppering can be bought for £20.
  15.    betamale reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Victory Models - 1:64 scale
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  18. 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.
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  24. betamale
    This build log is in my opinion the cream of build logs. I have used it extensively. I hope for BE's sake this is resolved. Scary thought if not!
  25.    betamale reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Fly by probablynot - Victory Models - Scale 1:64 - with upgrade kit
  26. betamale
    It took a bit of finding, I have not used this jig for three years, but this is how I drilled my tree nails. I cut a plank width groove in a piece of wood and glued some straps across. I also glued the template for my tree nails on, this was made with scrap brass from the kit. The extension on the tail-end is the correct length between planks, so once drilled I scored them with a blunt knife loaded with pencil lead. I drilled the holes using a drill covered in pencil lead. For me the results look pretty good. The genius builders on here would probably get better results using other methods no doubt. I found one advantage with this method is the planks cleaned up just by drawing through, the jig effectively acting as a draw-plate.
  27. betamale
    Oh,typical. That is a shame. They do look good. I did not change the cannon, I was just building the kit at that point. I changed the cannonade, that is worth looking at as the kit ones are........well, I would not want to shoot one in real life!
  28. betamale
    Hi Brian, I would guess you are referring to Blue Ensigns build for the cannon. Page 1 has a lot of pictures and a link to RB models. Your build is coming along nicely. BE's page 1 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/332-hms-pegasus-by-blue-ensign-victory-models-enhancing-the-kit-a-build-log-of-sorts/?p=3116 The Link to RB Models http://www.rbmodel.com/index.php?action=products&group=011
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. betamale
    An absolute treasure of a ship. You should be very proud indeed.
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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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