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    Carl: I recall that method. I read about it in Underhill I think, although I believe he was mentioning what Longridge had done on his Cutty Sark model. I have not used it though. Russ
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    Carl: I had thought about using a grey pencil, but I do not have one handy, so I went what I had. On a larger scale, I would take a sheet of basswood as thick as the planks are wide and paint one side of it grey. Then I would set up the table saw to rip planks off the edge of the sheet so each plank would have one edge of the plank plain and the other edge grey. That works really well. Russ
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    Eric: Congratulations on a fine looking model. I am glad you enjoyed it as that is the best part of the experience. Well done. Russ
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    Carl: Thanks. I simply rubbed a number 2 pencil along one edge of each plank and one one end as well. One smaller scales I have used this before and gotten good results. Once the deck is scraped down, it should have a good scale appearance. Russ
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    Pat: Thanks. It is basswood strip from Bluejacket Shipcrafters. Very clear, nicely milled stock. I am trying to alternate here and there, using different strips at random to get some variation in the deck. Russ
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    John: Thanks. It is still a bit rough. I will scrape it smooth once the entire deck is planked. Russ
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    Here is some progress on the deck planking. The hatches and pilot house base areas have been closed in and you can see the detail of the planking where it meest the margin plank near the bow. So far so good. Russ
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    Lawrence: Thanks for your kind words. I am glad to be making some progress again after the holidays and cold weather made it difficult to get anything done. I have developed my plans from a study of tonnage admeasurements from local customs house records, contemporary newspaper articles, and contemporary photographs. It is interesting to see what can be recovered from such research. While there are numerous plans of local work boats from the east coast, there is very little to be had from here on the Gulf Coast, especially in my area. That is not to say that plan material from the Gulf does not exist; it most certainly does. However, from little corner of the Gulf Coast, there has not been much of this research done so I have been at it for the past 20 + years to try and fill that void and to add to the literature on the subject in some small way eventually. For plans of small work boats, you can look at Chapelle's American Small Sailing Craft for some examples. Russ
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    The deck planking begins. The first planks are along the center line. These planks have to be right or it will spoil the appearance of the deck. I am using jigs to represent the footprints of the pilot house and hatches. This will ensure that the deck planks end snugly against the hatch coamings and the base of the pilot house. Doing it this way will allow me to have the coamings and pilot house base sit down into the deck planking, making a snug and seamless fit more likely. I could simply plank the deck and then have the coamings sit on top of the planking. However, that could lead to ugly gaps along the base of the coamings. I am hoping this will make that possibility less likely. Russ
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    Wow!! That is a nice piece of work. Pat is right, it is the future of modeling. Russ
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    Pat: Thanks. I am hopeful that she will shape up into a nice model. Russ
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    Mike: I have looked over your log so far. You are doing good work. On the figurehead, I think you decision is the best solution. Changing the rake of the bowsprit would harm the model's finished appearance. The necessary change to the height of the figurehead would be a much better solution. Russ
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    Mike: Thanks. You are so right about white paint. It shows everything and there are a few places where I see some areas that could be improved. Russ
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    Gary: I think you are not giving yourself enough credit. I have planked a few hulls and I can tell you that there is always something I wish I had done differently or better. Your planking looks pretty good in the photos. I understand the issue you mentioned and I have had to consciously work on not letting the garboard creep too far forward. I like to mark the run of the planks on the frames and along the stem to try and make sure of the space I have versus the number of planks. It is never easy though. I think you are doing good work on your planking. Russ
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    John: Thanks. It is good to make some progress. Hopefully, more and soon. Russ
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    Frank: Thanks. We are getting there. Russ
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    Mike: Welcome. Another source will likely be the National Archives. They will most likely have the plans for the Corwin, if they exist. They would be housed at Archives II since they handle plans, photos etc more than Archives I. You should also consider speaking with the US Coast Guard. They might have something on her, or maybe just some hints about where to look. Good luck. Russ
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    Here she is with her first coat of white. This will need a some sanding before a second coat. Once the final white coat is on, the deck will be planked and that planking will be left with a natural finish. Russ
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    Pat: Very nice details. The life buoy is especially well done. Impressive work. Russ
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    This is very nicely done. Good work. Russ
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    Thanks. Russ
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    Thanks. I hope to have some progress in the next couple of days. Russ
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    You have made a good start. So, far she looks good. It sounds like you already have some experience and that will serve you well. Have fun. Russ
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    Pat: Thanks. I am going to get a first coat of paint on her on Tuesday evening. That should change her appearance quite a bit. Russ
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    The stanchions could be either part of the hull frames or installed alongside the hull frames. In the case of the stern frame, though, the stanchion would be mounted at an angle to continue the rake of the stern frame in either case. Yours looks fine. Russ

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