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KennyH78
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I spent most of the day Saturday putting together my build board. Today, I dry fitted all of the frames to the keel and keelson and started gluing them in place. I must say, the build board makes is so much easier to keep them straight and level as the glue dries. So far I got frames A, B, C, 0, and 1 attached. I think I may be able to get 2 and 3 on before I call it a day (got that lovely thing called work in the morning). I am hoping to be able to start the fairing process by Tues or Wednesday of this week. So without further adeui (spelling), here are the pics:
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Just wanted to post a quick update, I got all the frames cut and put together. I just need to do some final sanding on them and then I'll post some pictures. Hoping to get them attached to the keel by the end of the weekend, put I need to work on Fair American some as well ( I think she is starting to feel neglected).
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The detail on this build is impressive. Maybe some day, I can have a steady enough hand and the patience to do all of that. I applauded your work at each update! Kenny
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Been a while since I posted on this build, but I have been working on the Dinghy. In fact, I have just completed it. I used three coats of satin wipe on poly for the finish and feel like it turned out really good. Anyways, here are the pics of my first completed build.
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Looking really good! Your past experience with version 1 and starting all over inspires me to not give up and take my time. I am sure that this version will be ten times better. Keep at it and I look forward to more pics. Kenny
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Looking really good to me, Ken. I just hope that mine looks halfway descent once I am done with it. At least it's a learning experience that I can apply to the MS Rattlesnake kit that I got in the mail yesterday. Keep up the great work! Kenny
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Love your work, Ed. I learn something new each time you post an update. Keep at it and I can't wait for more!
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Ed, I just finished reading through the build log and must say that you do some very beautiful work. As a novice, I hope to reach your level of craftsmanship by the time I am ready to build the USS Constitution. I will follow your log with extreme interest. Kenny
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No, don't think that a real one will be in the works. I wouldn't have anywhere to float it in West Texas.
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Well, I decided to take my chances and go with basswood for the frames. I think it'll be alright, but time will tell. The main reason is funds and availability. I already got 2 of the 9 frames put together and getting ready to cut out the third. I'll sand all the frames fair once they are all put together and installed on the keel. It's a slow process since all I have is a jewelers saw to cut the pieces out with.
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Got some work done on the dinghy today. All three seats are trimmed and fitted. And the breasthook and quarter knees are sanded smooth and installed. Once those are dry, I will install the inwales and cut the frames flush with the top planks.
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That is some pretty awesome work on the bow! I hope that I can make mine look that good when I get to that point.
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Joss, thanks for the advice. I have to go to Dallas this weekend to pick up my mother-in-law at the airport, so I may make a stop at the Woodcraft store for some cherry or something similar. Havering to wait is not a big deal for me since I have three other projects I can work on.
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Thanks, the keel, keelson, and false keel are made out of basswood. Going to use basswood for the frames also. Haven't decided on the planking and decking and what not. I'll have to do some research on that.
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Finally got some time to pull away work on the dinghy some more. I got all the lapstake planking on and plan to get the stern post and some other parts on it tomorrow.
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I saw the topic for the H.M.S. Triton cross section build and thought to myself that I should be able to handle this build. So I downloaded the first part of the plans and went to work. First thing I did was glue to pieces of scrap together to get the correct diminsions for the keel and keelson. Then I cut them out (by hand, I really need to invest in a scroll saw) and did a rough sanding on the three pieces and cut the rabbet in the keel. I'll finish sanding them tomorrow since the Admiral is wanting me to spend some quality time with the family. Anywho, here are the pics:
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Looking really good, do you use a certain program to make the decals or just print onto the decal paper?
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Soaked in water to soften the wood up before putting it on the jig that was supplied with the kit. The instructions call for windex, but I don't have any of that in the house.
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I received the Dinghy kit made by Midwest in the mail today. I bought it off of eBay used for about $10. The previous owner started to build it, but stopped after the first couple of steps. All the pieces were there except for the 2 forward frame pieces, but I had plenty of scrap to make new ones. I used the pre-cut sheet that the frame pieces were in to make a template of forward frames. Here are the templates And the templates traced on to the scrap and here is the completed forward frames The Dinghy with all the frames, stern and transom attached and after a good soak in water. I ended up using some small screws to hold it on the jig because the push pins didn't want to hold at all. Now she will dry over night and I'll try to get back to it tomorrow.
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