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Bob: That paper backing trick is a good one. I had not thought of that one. Thanks. Russ
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Here is a little more "old" progress. The hawse pipe lips for this model need to be very delicate indeed. I decided to see what I could accomplish with making them out of boxwood. The first one is not too bad, I think. Russ
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Adam: This is a really nice kit. It is very well designed by our friend Chuck. You are making good progress with it. I look forward to seeing what is next. Russ
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Bob: The bolts are just right. That is an advantage of the large scale. Practically everything is possible. Great work. Russ
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Pat: Thanks for those kind words. Russ
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Ron: The keel looks pretty good. Nice beginning. Russ
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Shawn: Your Prince de Neufchatel looks very good. I look forward to seeing more progress. Russ
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David: This is a beautiful model so far. I like your color scheme for the hull. It is very attractive. The rigging is coming along great. Thanks for sharing your work. Russ
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Keith: I would have to look around for the dimensions of the formers, but they were spaced at 56 inch intervals. The entire boat is 168 inches long and they were evenly spaced. My templates are made from file folder material. The max width of the stern is about 43 1/2" at the top of the sides. The sides must be a bit longer than the straight line length of the boat, but I do not have the templates handy at this moment. Russ
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Bob: Really nice paint work and decals. Russ
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So far the model looks good. You are doing fine. Russ
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Elia: Beautiful details, especially the windlass. Very good research as well. Russ
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I agree that you could get some sheet wood and trace out another piece. It would not necessarily have to be plywood either. Basswood might do a good job as well. Russ
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It is a good idea to post your progress with photos, and ask questions. Look forward to seeing your progress. Russ
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The ideal method for these plywood bulwarks would be to use heat and/or moisture to bend them to shape. They can be soaked, preshaped, and pinned in place on the model overnight and then glued the next day. You can also make up a bending jig off the model as well. If the piece is already planked, it will be tough getting it to form to the shape of the hull. You can try predrilling some holes and use some small brass nails to glue and pin it to the hull in the correct shape. There will be a gap at the bow large enough for the bowsprit to pass through. Russ
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Elia: Arethusa looks really good. Beautiful work. Russ
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Jarero: You have made a good start on your Swift. I look forward to seeing your progress. Russ
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Once again, it is a beautiful model and great work for a first kit. Russ
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That is a nice piece of work. At this scale you have a lot of great detail. Nice work. Russ
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Kip: Things are recovering around here very quickly. I think it will be no time at all before we are back to normal. Bob: Thanks for those very kind words. It is appreciated. Dida: Thanks. I enjoyed the planking on this hull very much. Bob: Look forward to seeing your build. Have fun. Russ
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Andy: She is looking really beautiful. Nice work on the rigging so far. Russ
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Just looking at the photos, the fit seems to be pretty close. Nice work. Russ
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Dick: Thanks for the kind words. However, I just have the pics and I am reposting. I did not save the entire build log, just the photos. The good news is maybe I can find a spot of time to make some progress on this model. Russ
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Mark: You took a very difficult kit and made a really nice model out of it. Congratulations. Russ
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Sherry: Thanks. I am hoping to get a little more done on this project in the not too distant future. Russ
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