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more pics of the completed hull

Have the hull built and painted

Built the cradle for the model to set in.

More pics of the main cabin progress

Getting everyone caught up with my progress

Back at the bench. Finishing up more deck items.

As I was looking at the cabin, I decided I didn't like the brown paint I used. It looked to light so I decided to change the brown color to a darker shade. Glad I decided before got to far into the build.

Continued work on deck fixtures. 

I started on the cabin. Taking it slow and enjoying everything coming to together.

I skipped planking until I have enough time from work to complete without distractions. I did start with some of the deck fixtures.

I finished with frames and installed the false deck.

My plan is to build a static model. My focus is on working ships like trawlers and fishing boats. 

Back at the bench. The beginning steps to building the frame.

Colin,      I build my stands myself no plans. I do look around the internet for ideas. I enjoy the build of the stand as much as the model itself. Good luck with your build and I would encourage you to start a build log to share to this community.

If you start a build log and provide so pictures that would help to understand what your struggling with. Glad to help if I can.

welcome Bob j.   Fellow mainer here.    Welcome to this great hobby.

some pic to catch up my photos of my build. I should be finishing this build soon. Got more pic coming soon of finishing touches.

Been awhile with posting on my build. Hope everyone is still watching the Andrea Gail build log. I am at the point with adding deck fixtures and finishing pieces. 

More pictures of building with styrene. 

Got time to get some work done on the build. I scratch build some deck fixtures with round styrene. I think the finished look is more realistic than the kits laser cut parts.  thanks for following my build.

After main cabin is built and painted...next step is to apply decals. Not a fan of decals because I don't think they will age well with the finished model. I decided to use vinyl numbers. Then I installed railings to the Andrea Gail.

Started the build of main cabin. This kits laser cut parts are good which makes each step easy and enjoyable.