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captgino

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  1. I used them to file small pieces of wood, tight areas of the ship, brass, soft metals... etc. For example, I used them to fine tune the gun ports.
  2. Yes, it is a bit if a challenge, especially since you are also trying to get the Clove hitch knotts to be tight.
  3. You are right, Brian. Here is where I am already. Of course, I need to trim and adjust everything.
  4. Small update. I have decided to add some additional details to the build but not as much as some of the other master pieces on this site. It would be a more humble approach. I have for goal to built the Triton cross section later so I am using this built as a platform to test new techniques and concepts. So far the deck beams have not been glued.
  5. Last night progress. This is just some strips of wood that I wanted to put there to see how would look like. But this is not the right size. I'm going to have to trim the wood on the side a bit. I noticed that is quite a discrepancy between the plans and the actual Construction. In one section, the directions /plans called for 10 strips but you really need 7. I think this is something I'm going to have to look out for for the entire build.
  6. It is definitely an interesting kit. The overall quality of the wood is decent. Some of the strips are warped but I can work around that. I am thinking about maybe upgrading the plank on the deck with some boxwood.
  7. English direction or not I am starting. I used an app where you can take a picture of a text. You can extract the text from the picture. After that it was just a matter of using Google translate., there is a few mistakes , but overall it is okay to understand.
  8. You are right about that. It is coming alive. I am always amazed on how much rigging there is on that kit.
  9. Hi everyone. I have decided to start working on this kit to break away from the monotony of working on the same kit from several months. I always thought it would never do that but... I just need a break. First hurdle, I got the old kit version on eBay and the directions are only in Italian. I sent an email to Corel l and they very kindly send me the direction in English. However, this is for the second revision of the kit and I unfortunately have the first one. Bummer... Anyone have this kit and the directions on English?
  10. Any suggestions on how to do the jib boom heel lashing? I saw different pictures and style but I am not sure which one is correct.
  11. Backstay Adventure update. I have been a little bit lazy and did not take pictures of every steps I have taken. So sorry. Sometime you get caught up into building and thinking about the next step that you forget to take pictures. I am currently working on the back stay and will be competing it this weekend. Finger crossed. Here are a few pictures. It is getting more and more difficult to show progress as the ship is more busy.
  12. Yes it is my plan. I am finishing the back stay. The bowsprit is next. I am working on it offline. I will be attaching it in the next few days.
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