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Hi, Nick. It is in 1/250. There's an embedded link in my post (click the underlined name).

Go easy on tools at first. I've never used a keel clamping tool for a build, nor a pin pusher. In fact, I rarely use the brass nails in kits at all except for purposes other than serving as nails. Most modelers end up with drawers full of tools they never actually use. It's not a bad idea to start off with some basic cutting, shaping, and clamping tools and then buy what you need only if and when you discover a need for it.

Welcome aboard! We tell this to all the beginners, but whatever you choose, make sure it is a subject that has a lot of appeal to you, personally. When you arrive at tricky or tiresome construction bits, and you will, you will be much more motivated to do them if you really like the subject. Cheers!

I'm quite impressed by your skills, Nick. I have been following your build with interest, having recently completed a card model of USS England (DE-635). I also had a 3rd cousin aboard Samuel B Roberts at Samar.

Thanks, Tomek. I think I will proceed with Marcel's suggestion and add the second layer of planking up to the level of the cockpit benches, which should provide more gluing area for the inner bulwarks. Cheers!

Well, I finally got the inner bulwarks completed. But now I'm afraid I may have created a bit of a pickle for myself, and I'm hoping that @0Seahorse and @Marcel1981 can advise me on how best to proceed. The problem hinges on the fact that I did not get the outboard edges of the cockpit benches flush and level with the tops of the bulkheads in that area, nor did I get the hull skins flush with the bulkhead tops, either. Thus, that outboard edge is neither straight nor at the correct height all along its edge, creating a gap, as you can see in this test fit of the inner bulkhead: This is something for future builders to be aware of. In hindsight, I should have added some stringers made from scrap pulp board at bench height between the cockpit bulkheads; this would have ensured a proper seam between the outboard bench edge and the bulkheads themselves. In fact, I have even mulled over buying a second kit and starting over just to add this step. 😬 There are small notches in the bulwark piece that fit the covering boards on the decks at either end, so I can tell that the bulwark is at the correct height. So one option for fitting the piece is to force the bulwark down until it contacts the cockpit bench edge (not the best option, IMO). The other option is to glue the bulwark in at the height shown in the photo and then add a little filler material to the gap along the bottom edge. You can see in Marcel's photo that this entire joint will be covered over by a piece of planking on the inboard side, so I'm not really worried about cosmetic damage at this juncture. Thoughts, gentlemen?

Anytime anyone mentions a steam donkey, I have to point out that John Dolbeer invented it for yarding redwood logs in my native Humboldt County, California. Photo via The Humboldt Historian

Welcome aboard!

Congratulations on the new addition to an impressive gallery!

That is a lovely finished product, Karl!

Is there a compelling reason for wishing to have the Dumas kit built for you? For the price of a commissioned build, you could probably purchase a ready-made RC tug.

Also Syren. https://syrenshipmodelcompany.com/miniature-rope.php

Glad to have you along, Michael. I've nearly got the inner bulwarks and frame extensions complete - will post an update when I get those done.

Welcome aboard, Rick!

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Well, that is impressive!

Welcome aboard! I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that your grandfather's model is the old Artesania Latina Harvey kit, a generic Baltimore clipper. Plans for her are probably easily obtained on eBay (the kit was very popular back in the day). You might also find the book Rigging Period Fore-and-Aft Craft by Lennarth Petersson valuable.

Great model, and I love the photography, too!

I have always used CA for attaching eyebolts. My oldest models are a quarter-century old now, and so far no eyebolts or any other parts have pulled loose.

I have now completed 58% of the frame extensions. I can only do about eight of these in one session before my brain dies and I no longer remember who I am, where I am, or why I am. 😯😬😵‍💫😵

Nope, it's right here: I'll lock this topic, and you can continue in the original. Cheers!

Handsomely done! Congratulations!

Welcome aboard, Felix! We are an English-language forum, so please post in English. An online translator will do the job nicely.