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Post by RetiredMike Wed 18 Jul 2018, 2:59 pm

A little update after doing some rigging.  There's one drawback in rigging ships compared to biplanes.  When you apply taut EZLine to masts, it tends to pull the mast a bit, unlike rigging planes.  This can result in leaning masts or previous lines becoming slack when an opposing one is placed.  But, it's fun.

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Post by Skid Wed 18 Jul 2018, 4:27 pm

Good point Mike.

Looks brilliant with the rigging. SMS Emden - Revell 1/350 - Page 2 1705482731

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Post by kpnuts Fri 20 Jul 2018, 8:46 pm

Looks amazing mate

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Post by GaryDainton Sat 21 Jul 2018, 12:11 pm

That looks absolutely superb.

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Post by Geezerman Sat 21 Jul 2018, 12:51 pm

That is a sweet looking model !
To me, being an old relic myself, I find the older the form of transportation is, be it a plane, train, or automobile, the more it seems to have 'soul',or interest ! Modern stuff just seems so 'sterile' in comparison.

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Post by Guest Sat 21 Jul 2018, 2:33 pm

Looks real good Mike, I really dig this.

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Post by RetiredMike Sun 22 Jul 2018, 12:00 am

Calling this one complete.  Rigging is done (I guess).  The last little bits have been added and the ship is now manned.

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An enjoyable, problem-free kit.

Thanks for your comments - A completed thread to follow soon.
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Post by Guest Sun 22 Jul 2018, 12:27 am

That is one great looking ship. Well done Mike!

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Post by GaryDainton Sun 22 Jul 2018, 5:49 pm

Its a cracker.
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