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davecov · Posted: Mon 16 Oct 2006 19:41 pm Post subject: Fordboy's Build

Progress of fordboy's build can be followed here

Dave
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fordboy · Posted: Tue 17 Oct 2006 14:45 pm Post subject:

I have opened up the kit and reviewed it accordingly.

Planned out the build etc.

Just clearing one current build of the workbench which is a test dummy for some techniques to be utilized on the E-Boat.

I expect to start construction on the project early next week.

I will update progress on a regular basis and some pictures once I work out how to do that.

Regards

Fordboy

davecov · Posted: Sat 28 Oct 2006 22:44 pm Post subject:

Any progress yet, Fordboy?

Dave

fordboy · Posted: Mon 30 Oct 2006 16:07 pm Post subject:

Hi Dave

A little further ahead unfortunately I dont have a digital camera but I will attempt to borrow one and post some shots.

Progress is a little slow.

My progress is pathetic compared to yours well done your one is looking truly good.

Regards

Fordboy

davecov · Posted: Wed 13 Dec 2006 13:57 pm Post subject:

Any more progress....?

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fordboy · Posted: Tue 01 May 2007 18:09 pm Post subject:

Here is a progress update.

The box is open for action.

The stands are prepared and sanded

I suspect my modelling area will soon be covered with a thick layer of blue sanding dust.

More updates to follow.

Regards

Fordboy

Flash Flash · Silver Star Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 2938

7 months late ...

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But good luck

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fordboy · Posted: Tue 01 May 2007 20:15 pm Post subject:

Mmmm well all I can say is that here in the "colonies" we operate at a different pace.

Regards

Fordboy

Ratch · Posted: Tue 01 May 2007 22:10 pm Post subject:

And in a different time zone ROTFL

Good luck

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fordboy · Posted: Wed 02 May 2007 17:39 pm Post subject:

Here is the hull under review

The hull out of the box and the gap reviewed

The Front Hull

The rear Hull

There is a challenge here to get this sorted.

Regards

Fordboy

davecov · Posted: Wed 02 May 2007 18:01 pm Post subject:

Sounds familiar..... I think we all had problems with the hull halves.

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fordboy · Posted: Thu 03 May 2007 18:26 pm Post subject:

Thanks Dave I hope I can sort it out.

Here is the hull ready for action

Here is the hull after I have removed the pegs from the bottom

Regards

Fordboy

fordboy · Posted: Sun 06 May 2007 02:16 am Post subject:

A further update.

Here is a picture of gluing the middle section of the hull.

Here is another picture of the front hull gap

Here is another picture of the rear hull gap

Here is a picture of the hull drying

The next step will be gluing the rear section and stern section.

Regards

Fordboy

feanor · Posted: Sun 06 May 2007 06:15 am Post subject:

Ayup Fordboy...

What Gap?

A bit of liquid poly, capilliary action and all that, and the Job's a good 'un !

ROTFL

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BTW, not sure about those green funnels, though.....

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fordboy · Posted: Sun 13 May 2007 18:25 pm Post subject:

Further update here are some shots of the work on the rear third of the hull and with the bow glued in.

Regards

Fordboy

fordboy · Posted: Mon 14 May 2007 19:31 pm Post subject:

A picture of the stern with the tape removed.

Regards

Fordboy

Ratch · Posted: Tue 15 May 2007 00:16 am Post subject:

Isn't that the stern

You've done a good job on it

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fordboy · Posted: Tue 15 May 2007 00:43 am Post subject:

Oops yes in fact it is the stern.

Regards

Fordboy

fordboy · Posted: Wed 16 May 2007 17:17 pm Post subject:

Here is a picture of the hull taking shape.

Regards

Fordboy

Flash Flash · Silver Star Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 2938

Good job

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