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  • Birthday 06/09/1962

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    Melbourne, Australia
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    Boating and Fishing as well as Model Ships of course.

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  1.    Aussie048 reacted to a post in a topic: Perseverance 1807 by Rodr - Modellers Shipyard - Scale 1:48 - Colonial Brig - first build
  2.    ringbolt2013 reacted to a post in a topic: HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
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  5. RodR
    Awesome, simply awesome!
  6.    WackoWolf reacted to a post in a topic: Perseverance 1807 by Rodr - Modellers Shipyard - Scale 1:48 - Colonial Brig - first build
  7. RodR
    Thanks everyone for your encouraging comments. Now for the other side of the hull. Pat and Geoff, I hope to have that finished so that I can bring the model along to the next club meeting. Its amazing the sense of satisfaction that you get from doing something like this isn't it. Easy to see why it is so addictive. Cheers Rod
  8. RodR
    Hi Sjors, I would love to start on the Aggie tomorrow but as they say, you must walk before you run. I am very much a beginner and need to get a few easier models under my belt and gain a lot more experience before I tackle such a big and complex build. Thanks for the encouragement though.
  9. RodR
    Hi David, Great idea using the exacto chisel to simulate the butt joints. Looks perfect and so much easier. I have those exact razor blades from my tool store so will give them a go and see if I cant clean up the deck a little. I used a cabinet scraper that I had from years ago but I think it needs sharpening. Thanks for the tips. Cheers Rod
  10.    scratch reacted to a post in a topic: Perseverance by scratch - Modellers Shipyard -1:48 - Colonial Brig
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  12. RodR
    Hi George, Your Aggie looks brilliant. Its so good to see so many build logs for this kit. Keep the photos coming. All the best Rod
  13. RodR
    Beautiful workmanship Pierre, I will be watching closely as I have this kit and hope to start it once I get a few more easier models under my belt. Cheers Rod
  14. RodR
    Hi Sjors, Another great Aggie that I will be watching as it takes shape. By the way, do you have shares in the Proxxon company? lol. Cheers Rod
  15.    RodR reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - FINISHED - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1:64
  16. RodR
    Hi Pat, Glad to see your progressing again after your little mishap. Out of interest did you spray or brush on your clear coat on your hull? Cheers Rod
  17. RodR
    Hi Mike. What a beautiful build. I am watching a number of Aggie builds on the forum. With so much information on hand I should have plenty of tips when I get around to starting mine in 2 or 3 years time. All the best. Rod
  18. RodR
    Hi Mobbsie, Your ship is simply stunning. I have this kit but it will be a while before I have the skills and experience to make a start on it. I have printed out this entire build log for when I do start it. (just in case all the site content is lost again). Who needs instructions when you have a build log like this. THANK YOU. Rod
  19. RodR
    Hi David, I will be watching closely to see how you deal with the plastic boats. I hope you don't mind if I copy your companionways. They look so much better than the way the instructions say to do it. Also how did you simulate the caulking on your deck planking? It looks very neat, especially the butt joins. I did mine with a 6B pencil but I found that the graphite got into the grain on the timber. I guess it gives it a more weathered appearance but the rest of the boat will look brand new. Cheers Rod
  20. RodR
    I still cant believe that this is your first model! Your workmanship is simply outstanding. What's your next model Ollie? Cheers. Rod
  21. RodR
    Didn't get to go fishing today. My wife had other ideas so in between lots of household chores, I managed to finish the second planking on the starboard side of the hull. I ran into a bit of trouble as I neared the end and the last plank had so many undulations in it to fit the final gap, that it looked more like a snake than a plank! I cant believe how long this took me. Either I'm just very slow or there is a simpler way that I'm yet to figure out. I've given it a rough sand but will wait until I've done the other side before doing a final sand. In the DVD instructions it says to give the whole hull and deck a spray coat of satin estapol. Should I do this before adding the wales, stanchions and deck railing caps or after they are all glued on? I'm really enjoying building this model but cant wait to get to the deck fittings etc. This planking caper is hard work! Cheers Rod
  22. RodR
    Finally managed to find some time to continue with my hull planking. After doing the "easy" planks I had to begin the tapering process. I divided the remainder of the hull up into three sections using a planking batten as suggest in the article on MSW and this seemed to make it a bit easier. After what seemed like 5 hours I had completed a grand total of 10 planks! I hope I get faster at this! Anyway, I'm pretty happy with the way its turning out. After a good sand it should come out pretty smooth. If its raining tomorrow, I wont be going fishing so hopefully can finish off this side of the hull, so long as the better half doesn't find a whole lot of other jobs for me. Cheers Rod
  23. RodR
    Hi David I'm building the same kit but for me it's a first build so it's great to see your photos and how you've deviated from the kit instructions. Your model looks really nice. Cheers Rod

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