Guys, I'm gonna need your help.

[Ollyc]

Go with the camper that sounds like fun lol.

[perdu]

.Mark said:

dr_gn said:

Did you have too much paint on the brush?

Yeah, got too cocky. The ladders went really well so I waded in - should have known better. Noticed one side of the hull where I want to paint is quite badly deformed during moulding, that'll be the side that faces the wall I did notice it to start but now it's all painted it has brought it out.

I know dr_gn has suggested using Milliput for the crack/joint of the deck and hull stern but it is also brilliant for the kind of "moulding distortion" you have just described here.

For the sake of keeping her against the wall that side for ever I would consider having a go with some Milliput, it really does work wonderfully when wetted and will even adhere to painted surfaces and sand down smooth afterwards.

I would however take away any paint where the blemish is then repaint, if it were me. On the whole side of the hull a repaint won't show like a patch paint job might

You are doing very nicely, I rather like old Cutty Sark myself.

maybe

[.Mark]

Cheers perdu. Now the wheelhouse is on the deck the join at the back really can't be seen, I'm going to leave it. The deformation is actually over the name of the ship on the bow and would be a real sod to get right, once painted I'd suggest only I would know it's there and may elect to leave it and see how it looks when repainted. I know that sounds a bit defeatist, and non-perfectionist but I sometimes think one has to let these things go or develop OCD about the whole build! You have to get within centimetres to notice it.

Just been browsing the shrouds/rigging and sail fitment. 'kinell - that'll be fun!

One question to the masses, it's really not clear on the instructions or any pictures I have seen how the anchors fit, looks a bit like they are just slung over the side. I have had a look round and will check again on Britmodeller (pretty sure someone who posts here has done this build detailed on there) but if anyone has some suggestions on how they go I'd be very grateful

[dr_gn]

Re the anchors: they are just chained up along the side of the forward hull. This link may/may not work:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/12252628...

The rear is chained around something (perhaps a railing post or bollard would do on your model), and the front is suspended from a cathead. Not sure if catheads are included in the kit?

Edited by dr_gn on Thursday 25th March 22:19

[.Mark]

dr_gn said:

Re the anchors: they are just chained up along the side of the forward hull. This link may/may not work:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/12252628...

The rear is chained around something (perhaps a railing post or bollard would do on your model), and the front is suspended from a cathead. Not sure if catheads are included in the kit?

Edited by dr_gn on Thursday 25th March 22:19

Thanks Don't know why I didn't check Webshots as I have pics there myself! If the catheads are the the parts with the gold end in the picture then yes the kit has those - another dab of gold for me to do!

Hobbycraft etc for miniature chain?

[dr_gn]

.Mark said:

dr_gn said:

Re the anchors: they are just chained up along the side of the forward hull. This link may/may not work:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/12252628...

The rear is chained around something (perhaps a railing post or bollard would do on your model), and the front is suspended from a cathead. Not sure if catheads are included in the kit?

Edited by dr_gn on Thursday 25th March 22:19

Thanks Don't know why I didn't check Webshots as I have pics there myself! If the catheads are the the parts with the gold end in the picture then yes the kit has those - another dab of gold for me to do!

Hobbycraft etc for miniature chain?

I looked in Hobbycraft for chain of the right size, but what they had was too big. Can't remember where I got mine from, but I think it was a model shop specialising in boats strangely enough!

[DieselGriff]

I'm fairly sue that White Ensign do chains but a quick look on their not very good website would say not. Maybe worth emailing them though as I'm sure I've seen packs of chain on their stand at Telford.

[.Mark]

Thanks chaps, will go look around a bit.

Oh and...

dr_gn said:

but I think it was a model shop specialising in boats strangely enough!

[Shar2]

Try here http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/mantu... for ships chains.

[.Mark]

Shar2 said:

Try here http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/mantu... for ships chains.

Cheers, daughter is going to check out the shop at Uni, good link thought thanks

[.Mark]

Need some inspiration lads - not touched it since March!

Keep looking then putting it back down again. Really want to get it done and crack on with another, but need motivation.

Edited by .Mark on Wednesday 21st April 21:52

[perdu]

.Mark said:

Need some inspiration lads - not touched it since March!

Keep looking then putting it back down again. Really want to get it done and crack on with another, but need motivation.

Edited by .Mark on Wednesday 21st April 21:52

March?

not even a month yet then

I do get "something else to do" syndrome myself, but there's no problem

just get on with it tonight don't put down tools til 3 o'clock



or have crack tomorrow instead of watching pollytishuns cock up the country

[.Mark]

perdu said:

or have crack tomorrow instead of watching pollytishuns cock up the country

I think this is the trouble - finding a decent amount of time to dedicate to it - much easier in the winter months when is dark/raining/horrible. Lot more tricky when the better weather comes.

Does anyone else find they do more over the winter months?

[perdu]

MARK!

its raining

get on with it!

[.Mark]

perdu said:

MARK!

its raining

get on with it!

Perdu it's bloody lovely here mate - been outside fettling the TVR

[.Mark]

But thanks for thinking of me mate

[perdu]

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[Ollyc]

Actually if I had a TVR I'd sleep in the garage with it. TBH. lol.

Hope you get going again soon mate

[Shar2]

.Mark said:

perdu said:

or have crack tomorrow instead of watching pollytishuns cock up the country

I think this is the trouble - finding a decent amount of time to dedicate to it - much easier in the winter months when is dark/raining/horrible. Lot more tricky when the better weather comes.

Does anyone else find they do more over the winter months?

I do have this problem with some projects. My current ship build has stalled mainly due to life and illness getting in the way. Plus it's car club season so I'm out in the XK8 a lot more often with the associated fettling in between meets.

[.Mark]

Shar2 said:

.Mark said:

perdu said:

or have crack tomorrow instead of watching pollytishuns cock up the country

I think this is the trouble - finding a decent amount of time to dedicate to it - much easier in the winter months when is dark/raining/horrible. Lot more tricky when the better weather comes.

Does anyone else find they do more over the winter months?

I do have this problem with some projects. My current ship build has stalled mainly due to life and illness getting in the way. Plus it's car club season so I'm out in the XK8 a lot more often with the associated fettling in between meets.

Sad to say I've still not touched it. It is the season to be out and about and that's the problem.