Panart battle deck section x2 kit mash up [COMPLETED BUILD]

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I am currently in the process of building a kit mash up of 2 of these kits. Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. 20211124_034422.jpg
Here I am joining the 2 frames of the kit and adding some bracing with the 2x5 strips.



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Here are all the frames joined together. Total footprint of this one will be 21" x 10"20211125_192616.jpg
Getting frame bracing in and placing a mast section.
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Scratch built a capstan for this model too.
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Getting things mocked up for placement.

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Showing how it will be once it's in place.
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Figured I'd put some bolts in it.
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Laying down some decking
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More decking going down.
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Fitment of the grating is in
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More decking and painted the mast section and have some rope lashing on it. Will be adding spears to it later on.
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Planking on the bottom deck is complete.
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About to get started laying down some wooden nails. 20211207_034253.jpg

Inserting toothpicks
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Bottom deck nails are in
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Just a sea of toothpicks
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Everything is clipped off and sanded down and has a coat of light walnut stain
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Close up of how the nails turned out.
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More test fitting.
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Starting to lay the sides on.
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Side is complete now for the nails

Sanded and stained and even got the rubbing painted and on.
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Got the inside of the bulwarks done.
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Putting the hanging knees in place.
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Painted the inside of the bulwarks red and added some aging with staine
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Now working on the other side.
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Checking to see how the cannon will look in place. Not done with rigging quite yet
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Checking this out
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Jig I made for the cannons
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Same jig
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Starting on the top deck now
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Floor view
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Top deck
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More of the top deck
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Top deck complete now for nails
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More nails
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Fully rigged cannon
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Frame is painted and aged
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Columns are in place
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Spears are on the mast
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So this explains why I hadn't seen the full width kit before.

I do have the basic kit use, never thought of doubleing it up to full cross section.
 
OK your other post on this subject explains how you got where you are on this.

Do you have plans for the cannon rigging station. I have seen others use such a thing on ships with dozens of guns per deck.
 
I have been told to help keep the black in color, to make sure you clean the brass pieces well first, to remove any coating or finger oils that may have attached themselves during manufacture to inspection.

Many have said a good wash and rinse in 70% alcohol works well, then rinse in distilled water and dry with gloves on.
 
I have been told to help keep the black in color, to make sure you clean the brass pieces well first, to remove any coating or finger oils that may have attached themselves during manufacture to inspection.

Many have said a good wash and rinse in 70% alcohol works well, then rinse in distilled water and dry with gloves on.
I will definitely have to try this.
 
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