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DOH!!!!! That shows you how far I got with the kit.

Hey Chuck thanks! The rail was already curved from the kit. I used epoxy to secure it. The metal mast ring is ready to install. Hopefully San Diego, but transporting it would be a nightmare lol!. I will try and post some more pics after I place the cannoballs!

Hey Chuck thanks! The rail was already curved from the kit. I used epoxy to secure it. The metal mast ring is ready to install. Hopefully San Diego, but transporting it would be a nightmare lol!. I will try and post some more pics after I place the cannoballs!

Thanks David! Just received Syren rigging rope today. (I had ran out) Rigging is done!
Is it best to tie the lines to the cleats like a real situation? I am thinking to Not secure to the cleats with any glue. Anyone
want to give me a tutorial on securing the lines?
Thanks!

Getting the anchors installed. I really like the rope from Syren. Anyway, few pics...

Lots of touch up work to do....

Getting the anchors installed. I really like the rope from Syren. Anyway, few pics...

Getting the anchors installed. I really like the rope from Syren. Anyway, few pics...

Lots of touch up work to do....

Getting the anchors installed. I really like the rope from Syren. Anyway, few pics...

Getting the anchors installed. I really like the rope from Syren. Anyway, few pics...

Getting the anchors installed. I really like the rope from Syren. Anyway, few pics...

Cool. Thanks Brian!

Thanks for the info Chuck! Here are a few pics of Philly as of today..

Thanks David! Just received Syren rigging rope today. (I had ran out) Rigging is done!
Is it best to tie the lines to the cleats like a real situation? I am thinking to Not secure to the cleats with any glue. Anyone
want to give me a tutorial on securing the lines?
Thanks!

The fore rails are not permanent yet. I am going to adjust the rigging, get it solid and then start awning.

Thanks for the info Chuck! Here are a few pics of Philly as of today..

Thanks for the info Chuck! Here are a few pics of Philly as of today..

Thanks for the info Chuck! Here are a few pics of Philly as of today..

Thanks for the info Chuck! Here are a few pics of Philly as of today..

Thanks for the info Chuck! Here are a few pics of Philly as of today..

Thanks for the info Chuck! Here are a few pics of Philly as of today..

I am a big fan of not painting,but in this case I think some painting is needed.  If you go with the basic basswood, golden oak is a good color for above the wales.  Chuck P has had alot of success with that. 
 
     Personally, I would go with boxwood for above the wales and holly for deck.  I have a Byrnes Saw and regularly cut my planks.  However, buying pre-cut 'lumber' is an option in this case.  Generally, in my experience, planks above the wale don't require much in the way of spiling, so no fancy cutting is needed.
 
    What are your plans for coloring the wale (black)?  In the past I have tried wood dye and india ink.  I used the latter for my SULTANA with good result.  For PROVIDENCE I am trying the method Chuck P and some others have mentioned-coachman style. (See his CONFEDERACY and/or WINCHELSEA build logs.  Here, you use many (10 or so) very thin coats (watery) of paint with buffing in between coats.  When done right, it is fantastic.  I tried it on the transom of PROVIDENCE.
 
    Below the wale?  One PROVIDENCE I am experimenting with holly, to simulate white stuff.  Since many ships of this era seem to 'white stuff' below the wale rather than below the waterline, it is a bit easier.  The downside is that you planking has to be perfect.  Planking a ship like RATTLESNAKE is alot harder than PHILADELPHIA.  For SULTANA, I planked the best I could, used wood filler to fill the imperfections, then painted using a cream colored spray paint.  (I don't like stark white)
 
    Anywho, my thoughts.  Looking thru the archives, there are alot of RS build logs. Once you start yours there will be plenty of folks who will tune in and provide input.    

Thanks Chuck! I might pull the trigger on it since seems like a good deal. I was even thinking of Not painting it. Stains only. What do you think?
 Almost done with rigging  Philly. I am surprised, looking better than I thought. I will post some pics soon. Oh and just starting rails and awning. 

I like the RATTLESNAKE a lot.  Really nice lines.  I have the kit, but Chuck said if I start any more build logs, he is going to....  well, it wouldn't be pretty.
 
I would recommend it.  There are enough people who HAVE started build logs on it that you would have plenty of help.