bigcreekdad

Your fine build continues as  such. I particularly am impressed with the cabin.

PM me...I might...I'll look later today.

We have a cabin in northern Michigan. Our property is quite wooded and there are many downed trees in the forest. There is walnut, oak, and maple, besides poplar, cedar, birch etc. I burn quite a bit of it in our wood stove.

I've often wondered if this downed, long dead, wood could be used for modeling.

Any thoughts?

Your build log will be my guide when I get to the planking stage. Well done!!

How interesting. I always wondered about this. A lot of knowledge in this group.

awesome job!

Remember, you always have the option of not coppering. I coppered my Pickle, and I really went back and forth on it. However, in  the future, if I am very happy with the planking, I will not copper. Especially if I am substituting with woods like cherry or swiss pear ( a really nice look).

You lose the authenticity I suppose, but, for me anyway, that's not of utmost importance.

You are doing well.

Has anyone ever tried these? There are times when I think it would be nice to be working closer to eye level without sitting in a chair.,

Please come back! You are doing so well.

You might find Caldercraft's Pickle a good one to start with. My first was their Sherbourne, another possible first build. The Pickle's instructions are better, but, honestly, there is a ton of info on this site and YOuTube re: planking that might be better than any instruction bo

Let us know what you decide. Have fun!

well done!!

If you have a fly fishing shop near, go there and you will find what will work 

I have been using INOX curved cuticle scissors. I'm very impressed. You get really close cuts on rigging lines, blocks, etc.

However, I fly tie as well so might try the Stellar scissors.

You can never have too many pairs of good scissors.

Some headway since last posting.Deck pretty much finished (other than anchors). Lower main and fore masts installed with first trestles, and onto the shrouds. Been studying the rigging plans, and have a headache.

I've always liked this ship. Looking forward to your build.

RPaul...Although Occre was very quick to send me (free) some parts I broke, I echo your thoughts about the kit, plans, and instruction quality. I'm building this ship now, and no way am I going to try to decipher how to rig the sails. I love the lines of this ship, but the love ends there.

The Chew grew on me. I wish there were more kits of NewEngland fishing vessels.

Superb!!

Nice job on the thinning. My first attempt at a build was the Phantom. I thinned too much, and ended up going right through it in many places later. Ended up as kindling for my wood stove. But a good learning experience.

More progress on deck work, especially the 2000 (or so it seemed) belaying pins. I did not use the kit supplied pins. Also, finished stropping the deadeyes, attaching chains, and mounting on railings. I'd be curious to hear thoughts on using the chain material....positive or negative. I'm likely going to paint them black as I don't care for even the light shine they give off.

This ship comes with sails, which I don't intend to use. However, the rigging plans for the sails are pretty much overlaid with the running rigging...this is going to be a real best when I get that far trying to differentiate them.

Bob...love following this build. Wonderful job.

I have to ask...there is a blue tint to your masts and spars. It's got to be the lighting, but I actually kinda liked it.

I like your progress. Well done.

you may be satisfied with the deadeyes and strops as the one above, but if you want to se another option for these go to my build log of the Dos Amigos. I ended up buying annealed #24 wire and some bracelet making chain from a craft store to do mine. However, I had terrible (IMO) wire and strops supplied in the kit. Jotika's are much better.

In any case, I'll keep following your fine build.

Thanks Popeye

Bob

I realize your fine build is not complete, but I've wondered if you've given any thought to your next build. You've kinda set the bar for yourself ya know...LOL.

John

Awesome...just awesome!