BobG

Really great job of detail painting, David!

Maybe try a little test area first to make sure it works and doesn't stain or cause you other problems.

Looking great, Tom!

Really well done, Tom!

Nice job, Rich. With a little bit of filler and some careful sanding she'll be ready for some paint. It's always exciting to get to this point.

Hi Harry, I have used CA debonder but I believe that acetone and nail polish remover work also. Good luck!

This is a wonderful looking model, Will. I love these fishing vessels and I'll be following along on your build with great interest. Good luck!

On 6/11/2021 at 2:51 PM, drobinson02199 said:

It's my first Caldercraft kit and I'm interested in the comparison with Amati and Vanguard -- my gold standards up to now.

 

I just read through your log, David. Great job so far on this impressive model!

How has your experience been with Caldercraft compared to Amati and Vanguard?

I love these working vessels. Looking forward to following your build. Good luck!

Wonderful work, Derek, and an excellent, informative build log as well.

Floyd, I got liver of sulphur on Amazon. Here's a link:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004PLZ4SS?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-ypp-rep_ypp_rep_k0_1_10&crid=1K34ZJ9IDH5N6&sprefix=liver+of+s 

Nice work, Harry. It looks very good!

5 hours ago, bruce d said:

Think of it as adding 'character' to the model.

Well then, in that case, I'd say that many of us have a lot of models with plenty of character!

1 hour ago, Tomculb said:

Clearly this was going to be, and proved to be, the easiest hull planking I have ever done.

Very nice, Tom. I might even be able to plank a hull like that without messing up too badly! 🤣

Simply stunning, Jean-Paul. The finish on the cherry planking is incredibly beautiful. The cedar may be easier to work with but I think you will be rewarded grandly for the extra effort of using cherry. Well done!

24 minutes ago, Landlubber Mike said:

How was the workshop?  Unfortunately I couldn’t attend due to a bunch of kid activities today.

Kurt did a great job explaining the necessary basics. He went over safety, setup and adjustment, various blades and accessories, different kinds of cuts and cutting lap joints. It was especially helpful for those of us who are new to table saws but also a good review for those more experienced. He said it will be available to NRG members on the website soon. He also said that there will be a part 2 workshop that will get into more advanced techniques. 

I'll add my positive vibes being sent your way along with all the others, Mark. I've been enjoying following your build very much and I look forward to you getting back at it real soon.

2 hours ago, hof00 said:

(As mentioned to Mark, (Above), I'll try thinning white glue and see how it performs, "Off-Ship."

Good idea just to test this on some scrap wood that's similar to the veneers that you'll be using to make sure it doesn't warp the wood. Good luck, Harry!

I think you're right, Grant. I just wasn't sure how much time he was thinking about when he said he needed a "bit of a safety net."

On 12/8/2021 at 4:02 AM, Blue Ensign said:

The face says it all, and the perpetrator is confined to Quarters for the present.

I think he was just trying to help you out by finding the missing part for you...and got a little bit carried away with his excitement when he found it! 

11 minutes ago, AJohnson said:

Putting the 0.8mm ply deck in also needs a bit of care, I followed the instruction and dropped into the bulkheads slots on one side, but obviously didn't "flex" the deck enough to let in into place and a couple of the mdf bulkheads flexed a bit too much as I ham-fistedly shoved the deck down!  Luckily these get removed later on in the build... Phew.

 

Flexing the deck like that would have made me nervous. Sounds like it is a very tight fit.

1 hour ago, yvesvidal said:

A good compromise between CA and regular glue.

That's been my experience as well, Yves. I also like the fact that it isn't runny which makes it nice for vertical surfaces too.

I've found that Titebond Thick & Quick very useful when I want a quicker grab than regular Titebond or white glue but still have some time to make adjustments. I've also heard of folks adding a bit of CA to regular Titebond to help it set up a little faster. You might want to try some tests on scraps with the Thick & Quick, if you can find it, and some combinations of regular PVA with CA added to it and see how much wiggle time you have with these various glues.

5 hours ago, hof00 said:

I'm reasonably happy with the result and realized that I should have done this years ago.... 🙂

(Cest la vie!!)

This is the only way to think about it...hindsight is always 20-20...she looks really good with the primer...

I just got caught up on your log, Mark. Wow...she's really coming along nicely and quickly! Well done!