MikkiC

Well, I've been browsing, learning, snooping, and admiring here for several years. I think I had a build log a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away for the first ship I built. Anyway....an incomplete Dusek San Martin kit fell in my lap a few years back, and I decided to construct it and a build log since my search yielded no results. Furthermore, I alway appreciate help which people here readily and kindly give. For me, the kit has the important items: the frame and plans. My reasoning was I have a lot of parts and wood from my past builds, and I have enough experience to build what is missing (or buy if need be). I can see by looking at the plans and the parts, that the premade decking isn't there. I wouldn't have used it anyway as I prefer to plank the deck one plank at a time. Many other missing items are of the same insignificance to me. The kit is a single PoB, but despite all of my research, I found no rule that states "after building 5 double PoB's, you must attempt a single." : ) Can I do it correctly and well? Maybe? I don't feel confident enough yet, so I'll be doing two layers. I have the wood for the first layer, but I need to wait for AoS to restock walnut strips for the second. The instructions are clear enough, but if you're a beginner, they may present a problem if you choose this kit for your first build. I would advise having some experience and/or do a lot of research before attempting. My favorite part thus far is: plank the entire hull. This is a seemingly simple instruction, but the process can be complex and take quite some time (depending how long and often you are able to work on your project). I work FT, so the hull may take me a month or two - probably longer depending on what house projects need attention. I will add pics as soon as I send them from my phone to my Surface. So far I only have the frame built and am currently bending wood by soaking in water and clothespinning to a mason jar lid. The bend is tight, but it's easier to unbend than bend more. Hmmm....the latter half of that sentence could be a book title. I tried a plank bender once. I prefer the soak and clothespin method.

San Martin Dusek

Wow! First of all, after looking at the boxes of parts, I was quite intimidated. I guess any novice would be. You're build is VERY IMPRESSIVE. Will be watching your progress. Mikki

Nice build Anja. Glad to be back and see familiar faces. As I learned much from your Albartos build log, I am learning from this one too. I'll be starting my second build soon and will start a log then. Keep up the good work and posts, Mikki

Nice to see everyone and the build logs again. Looking good Anja. Keep posting. As with your work on the Albatros from which I learned much, I am also learning from this build too. I'll be starting my second build soon, so I'll start a log then. Mikki