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02-06-2007, 11:34 AM
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Help reqd with New Maquettes 'Le Surcouf'
Hi evry1!
I was wondering if anyone can help me with some info' / tips / advice on my first ever build. I'm currently building 'Le Surcouf' a French destroyer for my son - the problem I have is the instruction sheets are in French  and none of the parts are labelled which is a bit of a pig because the instruction sheets (some of which I'm sure are missing!) refer to part numbers and have very poor - if any - diagrams.At the moment the hull planking, deck and formers have been built -without twisting!!  I've been told that I need to coat the inside with resin and to seal and shape the outside with body filler (automotive??). Do either of these procedures pose a risk of warping the hull, and if so, how do I avoid it. Oh and I've already done the easy bits (superstructure, life boats, guns etc!) |
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02-06-2007, 04:11 PM
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Re: Help reqd with New Maquettes 'Le Surcouf'
You can type in French words at this website and get a rough translation...
http://translate.google.com/translate_t As for your other issues, I cannot help you because I have never built such a model before! I hope the translate site helps you. Clayton
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02-22-2007, 12:54 PM
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Re: Help reqd with New Maquettes 'Le Surcouf'
I've tried that, most online translators do not accommodate technical / nautical terms?!?!?!
 Anyway, most of superstructure is now built, along with the 'armament' - the hull has been treated to a healthy dollop (or six) of body filler. Will upload progress photo's when I can find my camera Is it just me or do things always go missing at the most inopportune moment in a 'cluttered' workshop???)  |
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02-22-2007, 09:33 PM
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