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Fordboy
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 11:30 PM UTC
Ahoy Shipmates

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





Hey Joe I am not sure if my hull is actually warped but it lined up very poorly and vaguely. I would appreciate your valued opinion on good reference books for the S Boots.

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Sean
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 02:34 AM UTC
Looking good Sean.
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 05:18 AM UTC
Howdy Fordboy,

I have also built this kit and am surprised as most of the others at the hull misalignment.....I didn't have as much trouble as you seem to be having. The important thing is that you've not allowed it to slow you down one litle bit....good on ya!

Tread.
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 07:45 AM UTC
Hey all,
Got some of the putty work finished and put on a quick coat of primer to see the spots that need some extra work (around 2 of the bildge holes and around the torpedo openings need extra sanding).






Mainly waiting on my PE order now....
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 02:31 PM UTC
Progress, progress...keep the perseverance, mates! Sean, Frank, thanks for the updates, so far so good, eh?!
Keep Modeling!
~Gunny
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 06:24 PM UTC
Looking good guys.
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 10:28 PM UTC
Ahoy Shipmates

Here is a picture of the hull taking shape.



Regards


Sean
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Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 03:42 AM UTC
Coming along fine, Sean...have you conquered the hull warpage 100%?

How's the mainseam?
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Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 05:34 PM UTC
Frank, Sean,

Great work so far, Seeing you getting on makes me so

Still waiting on my order from WEM.

Ciao
Luciano
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Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 06:05 PM UTC
Littorio,

I might beat you my WEM should be here tomorrow (fingers crossed). To bad I have to work the weekend then next week I will be out of town for fire training (work related).
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Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 10:16 PM UTC
Ahoy Mark

I have made excellent progress on the hull and trial fitted the deck. I think it will all look good. I am quietly confident I am on the right track.

There is a bit of work on the main seam but overall its looking pretty good.

Here is a shot of the bow with the tape removed



Here is the bow gap to be attacked:






Regards

Sean
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 07:39 AM UTC
Littorio,

Did I beat you???? I recieved my WEM today, now I can get into the build full steam.
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 10:47 AM UTC
Frank yep you beat me.

It's been over a month and still nothing in the post

Ciao
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 01:31 PM UTC
littorio,

Thats weird, mine took one week.I went through "Great Models" for my WEM. Maybe you should try to contact WEM to see whats going on.
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Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 10:33 PM UTC
Ahoy Mark

Heres an update the bow is glued and the tape removed.

Here are some photos.









Regards


Sean
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Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 11:03 PM UTC
Hi mates!!! I'm not at all in ships but I have a couple of subjects at hand:
- the SLC 200 "Maiale"
- the "Barchino" that is a single manned explosive speed boat
I'ts a PT only campaign (I've already done my 596) or do you think one these subjects can be "enlisted"?
Thanks
Ciao
Fabio
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Posted: Monday, May 21, 2007 - 09:01 AM UTC
Hey all,
Here are a some pics of my first time at detailing a kit.







I still need to finish painting this stuff but I wanted to let all of ya know I'm still grinding away.

P.S. I will be away out of state training for work. I'll leave tues and be back thur night.
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Posted: Monday, May 21, 2007 - 02:03 PM UTC
Progress, for sure mates, looking good!
Keep the updates coming in as you go!
Leep Modeling,
~Gunny
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Posted: Monday, May 21, 2007 - 05:21 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Hi mates!!! I'm not at all in ships but I have a couple of subjects at hand:
- the SLC 200 "Maiale"
- the "Barchino" that is a single manned explosive speed boat
I'ts a PT only campaign (I've already done my 596) or do you think one these subjects can be "enlisted"?
Thanks
Ciao
Fabio


Hi Fabio,
The Maiale would not count as a PT but the Barchino, I don't know. A one shot PT?

Gunny thats one for you I think.

Ciao
Luciano
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Posted: Monday, May 21, 2007 - 06:02 PM UTC

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Quoted Text

Hi mates!!! I'm not at all in ships but I have a couple of subjects at hand:
- the SLC 200 "Maiale"
- the "Barchino" that is a single manned explosive speed boat
I'ts a PT only campaign (I've already done my 596) or do you think one these subjects can be "enlisted"?
Thanks
Ciao
Fabio


Hi Fabio,
The Maiale would not count as a PT but the Barchino, I don't know. A one shot PT?

Gunny thats one for you I think.

Ciao
Luciano


Hmmm....
Technically, to quote Admiral Lachino, in his book "Sunset of a Great Navy" describes the M.T.M. as a "small motorboat-torpedo (M.T.S.M. invented by Capt. Guido Cattaneo), and commonly known as "barchini", piloted by a single man who would bail out of the vessel about 100 meters before hitting the target, abandoning the vessel in full speed," ...................

SO....
Is it a boat, a motorized torpedo boat, a motorized torpedo, or a boat carrying a torpedo?... (which I guess would make it kind of a PT -Boat!)


Fabio, my friend, I love the Barchino as a vessel, and I do believe after careful consideration, this would technically qualify as a PT type boat, being manned, a vessel capable of hunting and seeking it's target, and carrying a torpedo-like charge to extinguish said target...(whew! )

So, if you would like to enter this campaign with this entry, Fabio, (or anyone else that would like to!) then sign up, and get busy!

Cheers, and Keep Modeling!
~Gunny
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Posted: Monday, May 21, 2007 - 10:23 PM UTC
Ahoy Shipmates
Another update shot with the portholes in place.



Regards


Sean
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Posted: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 02:14 AM UTC

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So, if you would like to enter this campaign with this entry, Fabio, (or anyone else that would like to!) then sign up, and get busy!

Thanks a lot Gunny!!! Hopefully I will receive the "barchino" by the end of the week and I'll start putting my hands on it asap!!!
Ciao
Fabio
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Posted: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 04:44 PM UTC

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So, if you would like to enter this campaign with this entry, Fabio, (or anyone else that would like to!) then sign up, and get busy!

Thanks a lot Gunny!!! Hopefully I will receive the "barchino" by the end of the week and I'll start putting my hands on it asap!!!
Ciao
Fabio


Great News, Fabio, welcome aboard!
It will be a real pleasure to watch this kit unfold, please keep us posted of your progress, mate!
Cheers,
~Gunny
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Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 01:17 AM UTC
Ahoy Mark

Here is an update.

A couple of photos of the insertion of the portholes under the deck





The next job is the insertion of the deck. I have trial fitted it and it looks tight but pretty good. Nothing a little tape and gentle persuasion wont fix. LOL The next update will cover this work.

Regards


Sean
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Posted: Friday, May 25, 2007 - 05:34 PM UTC
Well I've been in touch with WEM and it appears that my Fairmile's are caught in the middle of change of casting supplier, why they could not let me know when the order was placed or even put a note on their website I don't know.

Looks like I have to wait several months for these

Ciao
Luciano
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