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 Great idea with the jig. Does it hold it down securely, or just resting?
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Held in firmly with six locking screws. Two on each end and two on the sides. Really happy with the results… thus far. I’ll put up more pics after I install the module. Short 60 second video showing making and testing the jig. :-) https://youtu.be/rNYJ9cFeSqw
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All looking very impressive, Simon.
Chris
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This is all very impressive.  Great idea with jig.  Going to be a very nice display piece on completion. Keep it coming.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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AA guns, wing bridges and railings installed. Issue 87. I also added silicon grease to the AA guns and wing bridges to stop them flapping / wobbling around.    BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire
COMPLETED: Hachette Bismarck, Deagostini Millennium Falcon, Deagostini R2-D2
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Hi Simon,
Just loving the detail, especially the weathering.
Your photography is first class too!
Chris
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Spot the difference... First batch of crew have arrived on deck. 20 or so installed, another 100 to go. I've just applied randomly at the moment. I'll set their final positions when she sets sail. Adds another dimension to the build.    BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire
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Hi Simon,
again, brilliant work and the crew figures just enhance it even more.
Chris
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Hi Simon,
I see you have used cable ties for cable management. Is this in the instructions or did you put these on as your own idea?
Regards
Glenn
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Hi Glenn, my idea. I run a tight ship. :-) I just had to give the front gun some more slack in the cable so the turret could turn freely. No probs now. Looks neater, and i like neat things. BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire
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Just starting on the rear of the ship. Looks like a lot of blending to be done on the different deck portions. You can really see the difference between weathered and non weathered parts of the superstructure. Looks like a Xmas job for me. :-)  BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire
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That looks great so far well done Regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Amazing work on this one. Its one of those builds where I can`t wait to see the finished build, but want the updates to keep coming. Quick request, could we have another black/white pic update. Keep up the good work, I`m following to the end. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Stunning work throughout and I really do love those black and white images you've posted up, make the whole build just pop...... Regards Alan
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I love this build of yours Simon, it looks fantastic and those figures just make it look so realistic especially when they are photographed in black and white, very reminiscent of some of those old WW2 period photos!
Well done! 
Kev
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Totally awesome a lot of the photos look like the real ship (especially the black and white) and a Totally deserved highlighted build of the month. Ken's the name modeling's the game.
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