bigcreekdad

First build?....very nice planking job!

Chuck....you are beginning to sound like my wife! LOL.

Thanks for all the replies.

I'm just starting the hull planking on my Cheerful. I milled a quantity of planking strips using AYC, and find them very easy to "dent". Even light fingernail pressure seems to leave a mark. Is this more common with AYC vs cherry, pear, or boxwood?

That may be the finest decking job I've ever seen. Masterful!!

I've used cherry, oak, and maple from our local woodcraft store for both deck and hull planking. i've attached a pic of one.

VERY impressive!!

don't waste your money

I've got this ship on the shelf. May be awhile, but you've pretty much set the standard when I start it. Just a spectacular job!

Every time I try it crashes. Hate to call as i have a vocal cord problem that makes phone calling a last option.

Any thoughts?

Just curious...were gun carriages actually painted red? Not criticizing, just wondering.

BTW...your carriages look great!

That's a real bad story!! Wow! 

Druxey...Thanks for the concern. I did not at all think you were being flippant. I was wondering if there was something in my writing that caused you specific concern. Actually, I've had, and used, this saw for years. I'm pretty darn careful. Honestly, the thing scares the crap out of me! ...and I give it due respect.

Kurt...and the blade is not damaged by raising it up and through the plate?

BTW...you've been a big help.

John

Druxey...specifically, why are you suggesting this? Not being flippant....I really want to know. Thanks.

Any recommendation for a new blade? I'm assuming you can't sharpen it.

Kurt...I ill follow your advice. However, I don't know how you get a zero tolerance?

I'm cutting Alaskan yellow cedar for myCheerful build. I'm using the sliding blade on my Brynes saw. Please look at the output in the attached pic...very rough and splintery. These are small pieces with ...1/4" x 1//2"x smaller. I did some same size cuts with cherry, and they were slightly better.

Do you think this what to expect from AYC, or is my slitting blade the issue?

Thinking of buying one before I take another plunge into a scratch build (Halifax). Harbor Freight has one for less than $60 that has pretty good reviews. Any other suggestions?

Way confused guys...argh!!

I'm at the sealing stage of my Smuggler build. Before moving on to deck work, I need to seal the hull to protect it from stains,dirt etc until I paint it later on.

First...any thoughts on sealers? I have some water based Varathane Poly. Is this OK? Also, it is water based. As such, does this limit me to water based paints?

Sorry if this is stupid question...it's my first ship that I will not plank, and I don't paint my planked models.

Thanks/John

Does anyone use that foam cradle from Micromark? Or, if you have any suggestions foe one, please let me know.

Thanks/John

Jason. Your build makes me want to burn all mine. LOL. Seriously...awesome job!

Nice job. 

I toured this vessel in Toledo a few years ago. I couldn't get over the amount of ropes on the ship.

Question...what gauge wire were you using to make the eyebolts? Yours look great!

Also...on my Dos Amigo build, I got so frustrated with the, IMO, lousy chainplate stuff that came with the kit, I eventually used hobby jewelry chain from a local hobby store. I painted it black, and I think it turned out well. See my build log if your are curious.

In any case, I quite like your progress.

I hate em!!  Just venting.

Thanks Jaager

I am curious....I have a cabin in northern michigan with a lot of cedar trees. While this is not AYC, might it be a good wood to try? There are many dead, but still standing, trees I could readily harvest.