Wednesday, 13 November 2024

And so it begins….Kind of!


MDF - loads of it! If you expand the picture you should be able to make out some of the hull shapes - note the template second from right on the top row. Five masts! The sweet at the bottom was also included in the box so many thanks to Diane for that methinks!

My order for industrial quantities of bespoke laser cut MDF courtesy of Warbases has arrived! This means that the great 1880 ironclad build can at last begin!

One small problem though. The hatch and ladder leading into the man cave have decided to part company - at least one of the spring mounted brackets has. We have a chap coming around to take a look at it later today so hopefully it will be rectified soon.

In the meantime though, the first chapters of the book have been passed over to the Editor-in- Chief for his perusal so everything is starting to move along.

10 comments:

Ray Rousell said...

Looking good Dave, that lot will keep you busy for a while?

Robert (Bob) Cordery said...

David,

It looks as if you have a busy time ahead of you!

I look forward to seeing the end result of your labours.

All the best,

Bob

Steve J. said...

You are going to be a busy boy for sure David! I look forward to seeing progress updates in due course...

Maudlin Jack Tar said...

That's a lot of ships David!

David Crook said...

Hi Ray,

It certainly will! Looking forward to cracking on with them though.

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hi Bob,

Busy Time? I wouldn’t have it any other way! Looking forward to getting stuck in.

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hi Steve J,

The plan is to get the whole completed before the big reveal - this will maintain the shock and awe factor!

All the best,

DC

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David Crook said...

Hi Maudlin Jack Tar,

I am looking forward to building 23 of the 16 i had planned….. ;-)

All the best,

DC

Glory to Ruritania said...

Gosh that’s a lot of projects! Best wishes to completing the ships! Quinn

David Crook said...

Hi Quinn,

Making a start on the ships this weekend and am looking forward to getting them into action.

All the best,

DC