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Hi All, Small update.... Affixed Gunwale Rails, there were issues with the length and width of these, length just shy of 3.0mm at the center join, filled with scrap Walnut. Inside and outside of these, used some 0.5mm Walnut to make good. Stand done, a bit "Kitsch" but will be o.k. Stern Post was sanded back and affixed 1.5 Lime to get the profile correct. Mast/Bowsprit/Yard/Oar Shafts cut to length. (Looking forward to getting the Oars assembled Blades shaped, decking finished, etc,etc. So, that's about it for the mo..... Photos....

Hi Chap, Just found your Build Log again.... Your Cutty is looking superb!! Very nice rigging and awesome attention to detail. (I esp. like the Hermaphrodite Spars attached to the Deck.) I moved out of Wellington to Manaia, South Taranaki about 3 Months ago, couldn't do anything as all my modelling stuff was in storage for one month prior to gaining possession of the house. I got the Cutty Crated along with the Pen Duick and hoped for the best with the others.... I did expect some damage, but none, awesome Movers.... 😀 Anyway, looking forward to further progress on the Cutty. (Have you thought about what you might build next or is it too early to ask?) Cheers....HOF.

Hi All, Small update.... After Planking the Hull, HOF was a little "Over Zealous" with the filler sanding, the Hull was paper thin in places, not good, so what to do? Sanding Sealer to harden the Planking, second cover, 0.5mm Ramin. You can see scorch marks on the Hull caused by my Soldering Iron Planking attachment. These sand out o.k. but what is not completely removed will be covered with Spray Putty/Paint. Die Cut parts removed from the frets and will continue on tomorrow. Cheers....HOF.

Small update.... I decided to install the first Hull Strake, not the A/L tapered ones that came with the kit, but a full 5.0mm width. I have started to taper my own planks for the rest of the Beastie and the second one went on just fine. The Gunwales will be fitted after the Hull is fully planked, the reasoning for this is that with the surface area so small to affix these, they would be prime candidates for breakage/re-attachment while the Hull is handled/planked. That's the theory anyway.... 😀 I'll post some more photos in the coming couple of days. Cheers....HOF.

Thank you Sir. Sanson is left a little "Wanting" at the mo. I have some more photos to post soonish. Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Contact adhesive: apply to one piece, apply to the other, wait until the glue dries off, bring the pieces together and they will hopefully bond.... 😀 I think the reason that A/L suggested this method is to ensure that the Mahogany Decking material and the False Deck didn't warp which might be the case with White Glue. In hindsight, I should have listened to myself and used White Glue and used pressure/weights on the components until they dried off, it worked out o.k. in the end but I found more trouble than it was worth for this operation. So, the Decking worked out in the end. Frames/Bulkheads faired. My next issue were the Gunwales.... A/L called for this to be attached before the Planking Strakes were put on. The problem is that the Gunwales only have an adhesive surface of 2.0mm to attach to around the perimeter of the Deck. I soaked the Gunwales and gave them a bit of "Heat Treatment" to give them some shape. Thinking about things this morning, I decided to install the first Planking Strake level with the underside of the Deck. The theory is that I will have a bit more adhesive area/attachment points for the Gunwales.... (I'll let you know when the Strakes are dry.... 😀) A couple of photos.... Cheers....HOF.

Small update, Assembled Keel/Frames, Planked Internal Decking and affixed in place. Frame/Keel structure fixed in place utilizing False Deck cutouts to square everything up. Mast Step stuff installed now rather than fiddling once the Deck is installed. The Ramin strip-wood has deteriorated and the rest is very fragile, I guess the kit is rather old.... One saving grace, Ply/Wooden parts are Die-Cut, really nice, no char to sand off. False Deck is to have a 0.5mm Mahogany covering, I'll do this tomorrow morning after the construction/glue, thus far, hardens. A/L recommends Contact adhesive for this, I guess I'll give it a go.... 😀 Anyway, a couple of photos....

Hi Paul, I have seen some communications on this site, seems A/L are back!! (In Spain, none the less....) https://artesanialatina.net/en/198-model-aircraft Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Happy to try and help where I can. Cheers....HOF..

Dear All, A new House and a new project, Artesania Latina Fulgaro. This was something that I got off "Trademe" Auction Site, (New Zealand's Ebay), a couple of years ago. (I looked for this under the A/L catalogue but appears to have been discontinued.) I am unsure if I have posted in the correct place but the Moderators can correct if not right. As far as I can ascertain, these boats, "Gozo," are still used. (Sanson will have to take a back seat for the mo.) Two of the three Abyssinian "Helpers" got in the frame, but, as we all know, the Internet was made for cats.... (And Model Ships!!) 🙂 Hopefully, this will turn out o.k. as I intend to give this (When complete), to the owners of a Holiday Park in Opunake who were so accommodating giving us a Cabin to stay in before taking possession of the new House at an absolutely wonderful rate!! The Ship Room is now more or less operational so its time to get Farah-Fawcett, and the Ship Plans, on the wall and do something constructive!! Kit Contents: Usual A/L laser cut wood and something that I haven't seen before in an A/L kit, pre-shaped Hull Strakes, (X6), which go directly beneath the Gunwales. The remainder of the Planking is the usual Lime Strip Wood. Mahogany for the Decking Pre-Sewn Sails Hardware So, it will be an interesting "Smallish" Boat. (It looks like a Happy Boat!!) Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, How did you get on studying the plans? Was my previous post helpful? Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, No Brass Bands on my version.... Brass Rings on the Mainsail. The Junction of the Mainmast/Topmast, (Hounds?), had pre-formed "Caps" and a pre-formed wooden ring for the Mast Coat. A couple of photos.... Could you clarify your quandary? There are Brass Strips which are used to make the fittings to affix "Sheets?" next to the Cockpit. Cheers....HOF.

Yup, Agreed, the Rigging plans are not very helpful. I had specific questions that I asked Mr. Google.... Reefing Tackle - Mainsail/Topmast and Jack Yard Rigging. Just had a "Look-See" for any saved searches, my end, but nothing sorry. Research is rewarding.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, One word, "Nice!!" Your perseverance has most certainly paid off. Are you going to mount the Hull on pedestals/plinth? (Easier to Mast/Rig in my humble opinion.) Anyway, onwards and upwards.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Looks absolutely fantastic!! Just a thought, take it or leave it, try a test piece before you do the real thing? (If your going to get the "Shiny" finish that you desire, spray the clear layers up slowly.... 🙂) Cheers and Regards, HOF.

Hi Chap, How are you getting on with the painting? Looking forward to your progress. Cheers....HOF.

Good on you chap for the perseverance!! I mentioned to you that I had to sand my Pen Duick down to bare wood and start over after the Lacquer I used proved too "Hot" (After that, (Sanding down twice after some Lacquer residue was still present), I decided to leave well enough alone. In total, I painted the Hull three times....) I hope you have more success next Clear-Cote application!! Cheers....HOF.

Thank you Sir.

Hi Chao, Yup, the Rigging Plans are not too helpful, agreed.... The "Standing" Rigging is pretty "Run on the Mill" but the Reefing lines, (Boom) need a bit of research as do the running lines for the Jib, Flying Jib and Foresail. The "Top Sail", Topmast and Jackyard on my version were "Fudged" a little, esp. when it was time to mount these items. Don't worry too much about the rigging at the mo, you haver plenty more stuff to do.... In saying so, there are items on deck that you will need to affix prior to Lines.... (No harm in planning ahead, you need to.) Be confident in your considered decisions/opinions/methods and execution. From what I have seen of your build, you'll be just fine. Ps. If your missing the Forward Hatch Porthole, use a Brass coloured rivet, (Clothing/Boot stuff. (Cheap and Easy... Don't crimp it though..... 🙂)) Remember, I am but a Novice, aren't we all? Every Ship model is so different.... 🙂 As I stated before, look's really, really NICE!! 🙂 Happy to Help if I can. Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Back on-line after the move. (No ships got damaged, careful packing/crating. 🙂) Your Pen Duick is looking rather "Nice!!" Looking forward to seeing your "Paint Job." 🙂 Cheers....HOF.

Nice!! 🙂 If your not completely happy with the Filler, you could use automotive "Spray Putty." My experience is that it fills the Grain and sands effortlessly and gives a "Glass" smooth finish. (once you complete the Bulwarks of course.) (Have a go on some scrap stuff.) Just a suggestion. Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Thanks for asking, it's been a bit of a journey and sitting around trying to keep busy isn't the greatest of pastimes…. 🙂 Settlement tomorrow and move in Wednesday.... Hopefully, there won't be any damage to the contents, (Inc. Ship Models....) It'll be nice to get back into some Modeling once the cats are settled and the house is organised. Cheers....HOF.

Nice!! 🙂

Hi Chap, You rendition is looking really good!! Don't worry about my build in a past life, a few years ago, I am very sure that your Pen Duick will definitely not be an ugly sister!! This is your very own piece of model Ship building/marine art.... 🙂 Take care and take your time.... Always happy to offer advice if I can do so.... (Counting down to Move in date, I just hope the ships come in, in one piece....) Cheers….HOF

Hi Chap, Regarding Glazing, I have heard of others utilizing Microscope "Slide Glass." from my perspective, I didn't worry, just painted the Below Decks Black, you cannot tell, anyway, I can't once its in a Cabinet. 🙂 Here's some photos of the Skylights, Etc. (I'm pretty sure you have these but just in case....) (The Majority of these photos are the Deck Furniture "Placed" on prior to Bulwarks/Hull Planking.) I also "Articulated" Skylights, Forward Hatch and Companionway "Booby" Hatch just because I could and I felt the scale demanded it. (They open and close but the model is in a wood/glass case Can I see me accessing these? Not really.... 🙂 Anyway, Your Pen Duick is coming along really well, looking forward to you next installment. Cheers....HOF.