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  1. GLakie
    If there's a mistake made when cutting Ken, can the part be repaired some way, or is it one of those "I have to make a new part" things? I know scotch tape wouldn't be acceptable. Oh and quite a few builds I've been following have DNA imprinted on them. Cheers
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    I know all too well how boring it gets in there Dave. Even with Cable TV (at an out-of-pocket cost of course), I was bored sicker. Used to look forward to the nurses coming in to check on me though. Gave me something to do by telling them a few jokes. Don't think their Supervisor liked it much, but hey, I figured if I could drive 'em nuts, they'd kick my a** out early. Hang in there man. It can't last forever. Cheers
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    Oh yeah - Firefly. I remember now. Cool. I kind of like those old sci-fy shows too.
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    Isn't that the name of a sci-fy program on TV?
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    Thanks for sharing Ed. Always informative.
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    Superb job on the planking and tree-nailing Bob. She looks great.
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    The masts look great Matt! It won't be too long now before the rigging commences.
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    Congrats Danny! She's absolutely a splendor to look at. Cheers
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    Your rigging is looking great Brian!
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    It's a bummer Robb, but I guess it's all part of the process. The bright side is you're getting plenty of extra practice.
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    When I was in the hospital I had to resort to telling R-rated jokes to the nurses just to get an extra desert at dinner. Hope you get well soon and not there long Dave. Cheers
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    Nice painting job Nenad. Having really good eyes and a very tiny brush is always helpful.
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    Wow - that's not good news for sure Dave. I'm praying for a quick and thorough recovery.
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    Nice work on the bobstay and forestay Brian. Not exactly easy steps there, and your making good progress.
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    You've certainly done a lot of research on her Marc, and found a myriad of discrepancies in the kit. I suspect other people that are doing the same kit will be referencing this build for years to come, and Mantua would do well to check it out and make changes. Your Cutty looks great.
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    Glad it turned up. I'll bet Pud was nervous too, out of fear of being blamed.
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    All my hopes for a quick and easy recovery for your Mother-In-Law Nenad. Family always comes first, and "Her Majesty" will be there waiting.
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    Interesting! So this kit isn't really all that different than a POB wood kit then, with bulkheads and all. Besides the card stock absorbing moisture a little faster than wood.
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    Despite the lack of good info on the plans Vince, you're doing a bang-up job, and she looks better every time I check in.
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    Thanks Mark for the link and info. That makes perfect sense. The Cutty should have a nice clean look to her.
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    Those ARE nice! Wish all kits offered them. They look great the way they are, but I was wondering if you were planning on weathering them at all? I know it's somewhat "shady" territory, if they don't come out right, but just wondering.
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    The mounting to the picnic-table was what I noticed first John. Just happens the work-table I'm building right now has a 1-1/2" top, and perfect for clamping stuff to.
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    That's a sweet workshop you've found there John. I see that new little belt-sander is working nicely for doing those hulls. Might have to pick me up one for my build, when I start getting tools again. Last month, and this coming month's allowance has and will be for lumber and supplies, but I'll be done with that by Oct., then later this fall, or hopefully before the snow flies, I'll get with you for that sander.
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    Sounds like having a set of "cabinet straps" would be a handy thing to have for that case during assembly. They're designed to hold the sides of a cabinet together during glue-up.
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    You're making incredible progress on her and it shows. Very nice work Dennis!

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