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Old 11-01-17, 12:55
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..well said. Great thread!
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Old 16-01-17, 10:48
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Thankyou Frantisek!
I did some more of the front which now makes it quite ridged and really interesting part is a angle gusset that is hidden from view with the numbers 6 and 9 centre punched in it and it was probably done during it's time of manufacture. There is also a part number as well.
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Old 16-01-17, 10:57
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Time for the other side which created a problem as it is made from 14mm thick steel and it is not available, only 12mm & 16mm which I had both of. my only option was to cut the pieces to the correct size and them mill them down to 14mm. That was no fast process
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Old 16-01-17, 11:00
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Just some more of the same process.
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Old 16-01-17, 11:02
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That's all of the upper plates cut and test fitted.
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Old 16-01-17, 11:07
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And a shot of the inside. Interesting point is when I was cutting the original armour, I thought it would spring open but it actually closed on itself so I had to keep a wedge in it so my grinding blade didn't grab and shatter. Every now and then I just hear a bang when I came across an existing crack.
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Old 16-01-17, 11:27
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Old 25-01-17, 05:30
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Have you seen this one, Colin?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBZD...kpjd8&index=25

You are doing your usual excellent job there. Well done!!

Regards Rick.
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Old 25-01-17, 10:56
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This thread is a delight to read and follow.

Really grand work you are doing.
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Old 16-01-17, 12:43
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Amazing work Colin. Have you worked out what the 69 means?.....
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Old 16-01-17, 21:31
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Thanks jack, I did years ago.
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Old 17-01-17, 03:37
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Restoring the Titanic.....!!!!!


I do hope you took some time off for yourself last weekend.

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Old 17-01-17, 07:18
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Amazing work, machining down plate to match the original, true dedication.

Keep up the great work.

Also, to you Jack, you are a master at the metal work.

Cheers,

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Old 17-01-17, 10:29
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Colin, back to Jack's question. If the number had been 68 or 70, would you have answered differently? ..... Or to approach from another angle, is it because that part was made to specifically fit that hull? Does that number crop up anywhere else on that hull?
It wouldn't be too inconceivable for the British to do things that way???
Anyhow, nice work Colin. Nice to see them getting the surgery.
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