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  1. SawdustDave
    Now, allow me to brag on Chuck's plan sheets and PDF instructions. My fairing techniques have been pretty much "self developed" over the years. Not bad, but.... This time, I followed his method of fairing and marking the planking to a tee....and must say, this has to be the nearest to perfection I have ever achieved in having the run of each strake lay absolutely perfect to each bulkhead. No waves....no highs/lows....no fighting with alignment. This is one kit I am absolutely enjoying. Chuck.... Send check made out directly to Dave Bullock... You have my address.
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    Here you go....
  3. SawdustDave
    Having issued fair warning.... here is your first view of your beautiful Cheerful wearing bamboo clad. One coat of wipe on poly....and a little more sanding to do. I'll try to save you the pain of seeing the blue hull until the bamboo has time to wear off. hahahaha
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    Very close to finishing the port side planking above the wale.... not too bad so far. Before posting any further progress, I feel compelled to drop a few advanced explanation's. As noted from the beginning, this project is being built in appreciation for a very special physician who has become a big part of my life. Something you must understand about this man, along with about any other graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.... when you cut them open, they all bleed "Tarheel Blue". To the point of being very offensive to everyone else in the world....especially those from any other ACC school. First.... he found my blog site with all my ship projects and has already asked me to do a commission build for him. Which I said I would certainly consider doing something for him once I finished the SOS. Obviously, I do not intend to ever charge him for building him a ship. But, the main point here being, he loves the bamboo skin on my more recent ships. Second.... This is primarily to prepare Chuck, I will be painting the hull below the wales that hideous Tarheel Blue! I know this will make you want to heave chunks Mr. P, but this is a request from his beloved staff members who are in on the project. Also, I am using bamboo planks above the wales because he says he loves the bamboo. So let the shock kinda settle in for a while before I force you to see any of this in future postings. Finally the name.... The UNCENT Cutter - Pillsbury He doesn't have a clue as to why I've now taken to calling him "Captain Cutter"
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    My Dentist is my source for all my carving bits Toni.... I've had the shorter alligators for years and will find these longer babies handy for a longer reach and considerably larger jaws.
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    You're right about the difference between the hobby alligator's and the much longer and stronger ones you ENT surgeon's use. I am laying here right now, awaiting the good Dr. Pillsbury to come by and release me to go home after his second deep cleaning of the left mastoidal area. Guessing you have been there and done that as well Toni.
  7. SawdustDave
    The transom frames ready for the band saw. Using maple, they will be a little tough for the fairing process, but very strong. This appears to be a fun part.... And here's the result.... She's all faired and ready for planking.... I should add, what a pleasure it is to be, once again, working with a great set of plan sheets that can be trusted. A big relief from the SOS project where I have had to fight the plans every step of the way.
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    Gotcha Master P..... Figured the final touch-up's could best be done once I begin planking. Although the thin batten was laying very nicely across the bulkheads, I fully expect to have to make a few tweeks, once I begin fitting the stiffer planking strips. Those last three stern bulkheads are the most obvious.
  9. SawdustDave
    Ratlines....clove hitches.... All ship modelers cringe at the very thought.
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    After several hours of careful sanding, I managed to complete the fairing of the bulkheads and move on to installing the gun port sills. First, seen here, using a temporary batten to mark the smooth alignment of the sills on both sides.... Then carefully cutting and fitting the sills and uprights according to the plan sheets with exactly 17/32nd openings. Also note that all gun port sills have been faired perfectly flush with the fairing of the bulkheads.
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    Hi Brian.... Just now joining this build from your beginning post. Really enjoyed this entire log, along with all the comments and excellent photos. Great job. Dave
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    Here's the great surgical alligator grippers I mentioned earlier, given to me by my surgeon. This is a really handy tool for getting into tight places with a good firm grip on those tiny parts. It should be pretty handy for rigging as well.
  13. SawdustDave
    Spent the last couple of evenings fitting the bulkheads and bow fillers. Began fairing the starboard side bulkheads last night and this morning. After four hours of careful sanding, I am getting very close....
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    I'm also thinking of making a big sign to hang on the inside of the two blocked doors.... "NO EXIT" Problem solved.
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    Nenad.... That too is an option to be decided much farther down the proverbial road.
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    Just beautiful Augie.... Tree nailing.... Got a load of that to do myself.
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    Another issue, as a consequence of using very poor plan sheets, and bashing the flat surfaced bulkheads shown in the plans in order to create the radius shapes seen on most other models..... The forward gun ports of the waist deck are so close to the forecastle bulkhead, the cannon carriage completely blocks the doorways on each side. I considered my options at this point, and concluded this is something I will have to live with considering the only way to correct the issue would be to rip out and re-space every one of the ten gun ports on that deck. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! My bad....
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    I managed to take a shot at creating a smaller cannon carriage to be mounted on deck at the bulkhead ports.... I will not show you the three other attempts I didn't care for.
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    With all the detail I'm seeing, for what it's worth, I only have 6 words of wisdom to offer you Patrick.... "The more bigger, the more better."
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    You are so right about hard maple Chuck. Have used it quite a bit for small turnings and some deck fixtures. In fact, I'm quite sure I still have some in my lumber boneyard. Thanks Frank.... Any time I'm working with the guidance of Chuck's well illustrated instructions, I feel very comfortable. I will always consider him my mentor. (Don't let that go to your head Mr. P)
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    Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent. The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly. The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly... Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
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    I will be building Chuck Passaro's "Cheerful" as a very special gift to my ENT surgeon (Dr. Harold Pillsbury) in appreciation for his outstanding efforts in my ongoing fight with a serious life threatening infection of my left ear. I hope to be able to finish this and present it to him at the conclusion of my continued daily IV treatments as a complete surprise. "Dr. P" is a very special man, going far beyond normal efforts in my case.... Calls me at home after hours during the week to check on me and encourage my wife. At my last weekly appointment in his office, the man gave me a $250.00 pair of tiny alligator pliers because I had made a comment.... "What a neat rigging tool" they would be. His staff knows about this plan but they have all been sworn to secrecy.
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    Carriage progress.... adding the wheels (trucks?) Since beginning the new special build of Chuck's cutter "Cheerful", my progress on the SOS will be cut back to about three hours each morning. The three evening hours will be devoted to the new project. I will begin a new build log for that project. Here's where I am on cannon carriages as of this morning.... Much to do to each unit yet, but must first get them "ready to roll"....
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    OH WOW! Patrick, I am sure you will do a great job on that motor yacht. That will be one heck of a scratch build challenge for sure.... and you know how I love challenges. What scale are you going to build her? Pulling up a chair.
  25. SawdustDave
    Thanks Mark. I'm thinking these carriages will allow a little more space for rigging. That's a lot of artillery to try to fit into the deck areas.

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