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Brian's 1/200 HMS Nelson Build

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I decided to have a go if I cock it up so be it.
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Some rust to be added
Brian
 
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Thanks for following this thread It gave me some much needed confidence more or less finished now :smiling3:

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Had a tidy up (OCD)
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Going to go back and too, the Nelson needs rigging and flags but a bit dubious about the rigging. got some ammo Mig rigging we'll se how it goes :)
Brian
 
Excellent model, Brian. Very nice indeed.

Personally, I wouldn't bother with the 'Real' rigging. Have you seen it yet? :cold-sweat: I would be content to do enough to make it look like rigging and obtain a result you are happy with. It's your model......

I use eezeline for the rigging. It has plenty of of stretch, but can bend masts etc. if you don't keep an eye on the stuff.
The rigging can be a pain. A good tip passed on to me was to try and keep the rigging in one piece as much as you can. Glue at a point and then up, down, along, whatever, tacking as you go. This way you only have one end to contend with. It takes a bit of planning and I hope yer folla!

Crane cables and life raft lashings will be a doddle after. :thumb2:
 
Ive only rigged two builds one a 1/700 and it was a lot easier than i thought it was gonna be, its got a lot of stretch so you dont have to pull to hard on it, my masts were fine.
 
Looks very good Brian. Maybe a trip to a library could solve the problem. Personally £20-£30 on a book to help build a boat that has taken £300 out the beer token collection is a small price to pay.
 
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Personally £20-£30 on a book to help build a boat that has taken £300 out the beer token collection is a small price to pay
Ian managed to get Nelson and Yamato both for £22 (Amazon) :smiling3:
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