Gregg's Corvette. Revell 1/72

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After attempting to fit the bilge keels as per instructions/parts numbers E20-J61 & E1-J62, and failing to get them to mate up properly. I reversed to the opposite sides of the hull and Viola, they fitted perfectly.
Anyone else had this problem??
 

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Hmm now that you mention it my one might have been the same. Cant remember for certain though.
 
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Only managed a little work recently, busy with family matters.
Opened up rear hatch for access to rudder linkage, raised a framework around main hatch to prevent water ingress.
A little primer blown over to highlight imperfections.
 

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Coming along nicely.
If you need any info just let me know. I have a very good book on the Flower Class.
Are you going to do the hull rivets?

Not doing the hull rivets as too time consuming and modelling time for me is scarce.
 
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Started on the wooden decking tonight, easier than I thought it would be.
Instead of trying to apply as full sheets, I cut them into sections so it was easier to ease out any trapped air bubbles.
The decking will get weathered later as it looks too new to be a working ship.
 

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made a start on some of the superstructure and first piece of PE
 

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Starting to go up now. That's always a good point to reach.
Great idea chopping the decks into sections, I will try to remember that.
 
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Loosing the will to live tonight cutting out and placing the PE portholes (all 45 of them.
Not sure if worth it yet, might look better after a coat of paint.
 

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I have been trying out the Gator Thin Glue for the first time, must say I'm impressed so far.
I have been using it on the 2 pounder PE set from GLS.
Not my best work but struggling with fat numb fingers and dodgy eyesight, so started on the larger parts first.
Still lots of smaller items to add yet, also cut off the kit platform pillar and filled with plasticard and green stuff.
Photo's are captioned incorrectly, told you my eyesight was u/s.
 

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Looking good, a vast improvement over the kit supplied parts. Is the gator glue a PVA glue?
 
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Looking good, a vast improvement over the kit supplied parts. Is the gator glue a PVA glue?

Not sure if it a true PVA, however I have found it to be very useful already.
It allows you time to adjust the part you are fitting, and initially it is quite flexible, but left to dry it becomes solid.
You must keep the bottle agitated as it does appear to separate if left to stand for any length of time.
 

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You must keep the bottle agitated as it does appear to separate if left to stand for any length of time.
I use this as well and can say that even if it does separate a good shake and its as good as new. I have yet to try the thin but watered down the original one is just as good. Might take a bit longer to dry though.
When I did my GLS sets all the larger parts got soldered up.
 
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Finally finished the pom pom and bandstand, not perfect but good enough for me.
 

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Just a little update.
On New Years day while walking our little dog, I found 20 or so expended rockets laying around from the New Year celebrations.
I collected as many stems as I could find and put them in my modelling cupboard, thinking they might be useful sometime.
Well that time came a couple of days ago when I decided to make some waterproof internal decks/partitions.
Waste not want not!Bracing for Waterproofing.JPG Bracing For Waterproofing 2.JPG Internal Decking..JPG
 
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Managed to get some work done over the last few weeks in between moving and family matters.
Using the GLS pre-rolled funnel I incorporated the Graupner smoke unit. I also decided to weather it before fitting.
I also made a start on the bridge assembly, but left out the windows to allow through flow of air to the motor and NHIMS.
 

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Great work don't know how I missed this but will be watching future installments
 
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