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Nice work Alan. I would say plastic kits can take as long as a wooden one but level of detail is far different. Your doing a great job smoothing down the hull. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Looking great on that hull Alan. Top work on the filling and sanding, which I know can be such a mind-numbing and laborious task, but it is one of THE most important parts of the modelmaking process. The end result, after paint, is directly dependant on the level of surface preparation work at the beginning. What you are doing will pay big dividends in the look of the model further down the line, so it will always be worth it.
Well done Alan, following with interest.  
Kev.Per Ardua Ad Astra
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Great work Alan, coming along a treat!  Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Looking very good Alan.  Are you sure this is your first plastic kit?  Mark
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Coming along nicely, Alan!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son)
HMS Victory X-section
Builds started but currently on a hold:
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard)
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Some great work on the Hull Alan. You're really doing this kit justice.
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Thanks guys for all the nice comments, appreciated.... Regards Alan
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Alan, I just received the Takom “Bruno” turret. I cannot think of a better companion piece for this build you have going! I’ll post some pics tomorrow, in a separate thread. Stay well! Mark Mark Adams
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Hi Alan, it must be very pleasing to see how your own work is taking shape after the effort you have put in on the hull thank you for posting. Regards Trev Building: Artesania Stage-Coach H.M.S.Victory / H.M.S. Victory Cross Section / De-Agostini Spitfire. Tombstone Arizona Diorama.
Full Kits: San Francisco. De-Ago Bremen. Sovereign of the seas. Artesania Stage-Coach.
Finished builds: Westland Lysander MK.11 plus large Diorama.
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Thanks Trev, it is rewarding seeing her come together.... just taking my time and learning lots as I progress... all good fun..... Regards Alan
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admin wrote:Alan, I just received the Takom “Bruno” turret. I cannot think of a better companion piece for this build you have going!
I’ll post some pics tomorrow, in a separate thread.
Stay well!
Mark All looks interesting Mark and look forward to seeing your post outlining the kit..... Regards Alan
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Hi looking very good, all the time and effort is certainly paying off on this one.cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Making great progress Alan. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Mick, Garth, thanks for looking in and for your comments.... Moved a little forward with the hull preparation by adding the etch grates. Followed on with attaching the templates and drilling out the holes for the ladder rungs etc. Added the porthole eyebrows followed by the ladder rungs, fiddly work but well worth it. More to follow soon..... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Very impressive Alan. It seems ships really are your forte, no matter what the medium Regards Gray
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All looking fabulous Alan. Well done.
Chris
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Everything looking great, Alan!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son)
HMS Victory X-section
Builds started but currently on a hold:
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard)
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That is some seriously good etchwork there Alan, you are fast becoming a master at that! I like the manufacturers' idea of offering a PE template for drilling the ladder rung holes, very simple but very effective and so much neater too!
A great build Alan, keep it coming. 
Kev.Per Ardua Ad Astra
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Awesome work Alan, those PE parts look great in place. You've mastered plastic very quickly. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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That is some PE work Alan. There was a few hours work there. Mark
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