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  1. captgino
    Thank you for sharing this. I am checked and saw a lot of intersting items. Once I am done with this kit, I will have the equivalent of 3/4 of the same kit left on the replacement sent by billing boat. So I'm planning of making one for myself in the next few years. Maybe at this point in time, I will purchase whatever upgrade of fittings I can find on the site.
  2. captgino
    Continuing to work on the main Mast. The mast is not yet attached to the ship.
  3. captgino
    Thank you Denis ! I do not have a lot of freedom to do changes without affecting the 'original' work. As I was evaluating what was already doneand how to proceed, I came to the same conclusion as you and the previous builder did. This was the best approach.
  4. captgino
    Update time. I am preparing for adding the masts and the rigging. Worked on and completed the back mast with all its fittings. To shape the masts I used my wood lathe. Pretty straight forward. I then installed it. Now attention to the main Mast. Here is where I am so far.
  5. captgino
    Finished and installed the winch system for the different net polls. I would like to save as much of the work done by the previous owner but I do not like the transparency of the cabin. So I will paint it.
  6. captgino
    Continuing installation
  7. captgino
    Working on attaching more deck furnitures. I am not redoing any of them and. Just using the ones provided. I did decide to blacken the brass instead of the paint the previous builder used, I was not able to match the tint. The only part I paint is this one as I am planning on adding rust effects.
  8. captgino
    Continue to work attaching the deck furnitures. Nothing is even but I am trying to conserve as much as the previous builder work. Use some wood putty to fill the gaps.
  9. captgino
    I have continued to restore and repair the kit started by the previous builder. I am trying to keep as much as the original work and color as possible. 1. resanded and stained the deck to match some of deck furniture colors. I am planning on doing one or two of wipe on Poly to blend in everything. 2. Added some trim to the main cabin to hide some of the huge gaps. They were everywhere, all around the pilothouse and base of the platform. 3. Constructed the ropes and nets lifting mechanism. I am planning on painting it black and dry brushing metal and rust.
  10. captgino
    Starting to slowly get back to work on this ship. Fabricated and attached the rudder.
  11. captgino
    Worked on the rigging the rudder Time to start attaching blocks. I am trying to attach as much as possible now. Per my calculation, I have to do 6 more. And the deadeyes. I will have to do a little paint touch-up.
  12. captgino
    The work on the bow sprit continues...
  13. captgino
    Starting to rig the bowsprit. None of the the lines are attached yet to their respective cleats. I have a few holes and lines to prepare before I am able to do so. As I am working on upgrading this build from the standard plan from AL, I need to get more chains. Quite a few ropes will be replaced by it.
  14. captgino
    Thank you.
  15. captgino
    Thank you. I will continue working on Krabbenkutter next week. My daughter is getting antsy so I need to make some progress on the Marie jeanne.
  16. captgino
    Thank Don! Traveler makes sense. It is a very simple term. I was imaginating something super technical.
  17. captgino
    Nice work this far. You are moving along quickly. It's a great model to build and a beautiful piece to display. Enjoy and have fun with it!
  18. captgino
    Working on the bowsprit. I used the French plan to create a rocambeau (French word) not sure what it is called in English. Any idea? Attached the bowsprit. First chain attachment in place.
  19. captgino
    Spend the past few weeks reorganizing the shipyard. I have a few more additions to make to maximize the storage (new workbench) . I will be creating a platform for the table saw to store it below. I created this mini platform with storage from scrap wood to allow me to work standing or to have the ship higher when seating.
  20. captgino
    Yes. I did. I find it easier to have a clean deck line.
  21. captgino
    Just catching up on your log. Great progress. It really like the work on the bow sprit.
  22. captgino
    Work on the bow sprit is starting. Nothing is glued yet.
  23. captgino
    Sorry I forgot to answer your question about the blue. It is called Andrea Blue from Vallejo Paint.
  24. captgino
    Little update. Painted, rusted and attached the anchor winch...
  25. captgino
    Painting done. Clear coat on...

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