HMS Blandford POF by Keith [COMPLETED BUILD]

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Hi All. I have been making wooden plank on bulkhead ship kits for some years now and, after seeing some of the POF kits featured on this site, I was immediately smitten and decided a change of direction is called for and so l have entered the world of POF with the 1:48 scale HMS Blandford kit from Modelship Dockyard. I would like to share with you my experiences, good and bad, as l progress along this, for me, totally new path. The kit arrived on 13th April taking 13 days from initial order to delivery to my address in Spain. l enclose a quick overview of the contents, which on first impessions appear to be of excellent quality.

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Hi, Keef. What is a web site you purchased this kit from? I cannot find a webpage for Modelship Dockyard at all.
 
I started with assembling the building cradle which is of 4mm plywood, laser cut on several sheets and it fits together very accurately and tight. After assembly it was give a coat of tung oil for protection, as I think it's going to around for quite some time during the construction of the ribs and decks of this model

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I don't want to miss this build log for sure! This carving Lion is of superb quality and will require some minor cleanup.
 
I am very happy, that you started your log of the Blandford - I will follow your work with big interest
BTW: It is really a very good kit Thumbsup
 
I am very happy, that you started your log of the Blandford - I will follow your work with big interest
BTW: It is really a very good kit Thumbsup

Thank you Uwek. It certainly is a great kit. I hope I can do it the justice it deserves
 
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