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[modelperry]

Scon10 I do not understand your comment, sorry.

Anyway here are parts 32 through 35.

Greg

[rjccjr]

Hi; modelperry

Look's like a pretty demanding and impressive build. Considering the size, it would be a good idea to put the model on a building board to avoid curling when you get into upper deck work. It would be frustrating to see all that work try to turn itself onto a banana after a few months. Hope this helps.

Regards, rjccjr

[modelperry]

Oh that. Yeah, I could but I'm not. It already has a slight bow like an unloaded flatbed truck trailer. Adding the upper levels has actually flattened it out. The fit issues I have had are NOT due to the slight bow.

But thanks for the tip, anyway as I'm sure it will come in handy for someone reading through this thread.

For what its worth, the troop transport version I did just like this one and it's flat.

Greg

[modelperry]

Originally Posted by Amccombs3

I share the Colonel’s surprise at seeing you take on a ship project. Though I must say, that troop transport livery is striking. And the Mauritania’s red and white is classic as well. Have you built ships before?

Sorry, forgot to answer your question. Yes, I have built quite a few ships but tend to wuss out on the railings and rigging parts at the end. I rarely attempt any sort of sailing ship because of the rigging. I think I've done a few build threads here in the forum. I tend to be much better at starting a ship model than actually finishing one though, there are quite a few sitting around my hobby area awaiting attention.

Greg

[Amccombs3]

The railings and rigging are things I don’t want to do, which are two reasons I avoid ships. I don’t much care for airplane rigging either, though at least I understand it. Reminds me of an airplane (full size) that I was assembling and rigging, that had been disassembled by someone else. They had labeled the flying and landing wires in a somewhat mystifying manner. One was labeled “Upper left lower.” I still don’t know what they meant . . . Anyhow, carry on with your ships, and I’ll sit here and watch. They’re fun when someone else builds them.

[modelperry]

Parts 36 through 70.

First picture parts 36 - 38

Next picture parts 39 - 54

Next two pictures parts 55 -61

Last 3 pictures parts 62 - 70