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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
Done some research and all manuta kits will have the same problem with channel alignment.- Bri62
- Post #413
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
Turns out your both correct :) Historically, the gun port hinges on the Sovereign of the Seas (1637) were made of iron and blackened with tar (or painted a dark charcoal/black) to protect them from the corrosive salt sea air. [1, 2] However, because it was the most ostentatiously decorated...- Bri62
- Post #412
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
This morning I made a start on the gun port hatches/covers, going to take a while I guess, having to shape the hinges and pin each in place. Don't know if I should black/blue the hinges or leave the bling ?- Bri62
- Post #409
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
I have had a look and moved mid and aft channels it's the best I can get them as the notches are all pre-cut.- Bri62
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
John, It wouldn't surprise me at all but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it, looking at it even if I move them either way I'll still have the same problem ! I'll run the chains either side of the ports. The deadeys are more of a problem- Bri62
- Post #406
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
This morning finished the channels and broadside guns both sides, next is the raised gun covers which is quite involved/fiddly :)- Bri62
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
Cheers guys I'm happy how it turned out too.- Bri62
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Off to a heart specialist!
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
Thanks John glad you suggested it, I agree looks great- Bri62
- Post #399
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
Broadside guns installed and what a pain in the a*s nothing lined up and had to fit lots of blocks to mount the guns in. This kit is absolutely the worst fit ever :(- Bri62
- Post #398
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
Did an hour this morning on the channels but not feeling too good, so not a lot done (I hate getting old).- Bri62
- Post #396
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
Over night to dry fully then back in it's stand :)- Bri62
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
First coat of off white went on nice, second coat to go on today then a clear varnish to protect it, then back to building :)- Bri62
- Post #391
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
Going to make my own scale ropes Joe.- Bri62
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
Doing some work getting ready for my new rope walk.- Bri62
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
Morning, first attempt went ok ish but not happy with the first coat, some slight bleeding occurred so I will give it a light sand and re-do the masking with better tape then re-paint, It's got to be right :)- Bri62
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
Just waiting for the paint, feeling a bit nervous ! lets hope it all goes to plan :)- Bri62
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Brian's Sovereign of the seas
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