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bigcreekdad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad December 2, 2016

Thanks Popeye....I know it ain't perfect, but I wanted to at least give it a try.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad December 2, 2016

Ok....not perfect, but WAY better than my first attempt. The wood I used is red oak....amazing the different color tones from the same piece of wood.

Time move on to the tricky bulwarks.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad November 30, 2016

Ok....not perfect, but WAY better than my first attempt. The wood I used is red oak....amazing the different color tones from the same piece of wood.

Time move on to the tricky bulwarks.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad November 30, 2016

Did a fairly simple tree nail pattern using Early American Minwax putty. Opinions?....still a little too dark?

Tried some bamboo (draw plating is no fun) on a piece of drilled wood and after you sanded it down it hardly showed at all.

Might sand this and wipe on some Tru Oil to see what this looks like.

I've kinda committed to the tree nailing now, so wish me luck..

BTW...I will likely replace the plank with the gap.

Thanks for your thoughts in advance.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad November 30, 2016

Did a little sampling before I gave up the idea of tree nailing the deck. Looking left to right:
1) Just holes drilled and sealed over with minwax satin

2) Holes filled with Minwax Early American putty, then satin

3) (Darkest) Holes filled with Minwax red mahogany putty, then satin.

Comments?
bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad November 28, 2016

Thanks Mtaylor......I am proceeding as you recommended.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad November 28, 2016

Did a fairly simple tree nail pattern using Early American Minwax putty. Opinions?....still a little too dark?

Tried some bamboo (draw plating is no fun) on a piece of drilled wood and after you sanded it down it hardly showed at all.

Might sand this and wipe on some Tru Oil to see what this looks like.

I've kinda committed to the tree nailing now, so wish me luck..

BTW...I will likely replace the plank with the gap.

Thanks for your thoughts in advance.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad November 28, 2016

Any thoughts on the treenailing options?
bigcreekdad got a reaction from GrantGoodale in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad November 28, 2016

Did a fairly simple tree nail pattern using Early American Minwax putty. Opinions?....still a little too dark?

Tried some bamboo (draw plating is no fun) on a piece of drilled wood and after you sanded it down it hardly showed at all.

Might sand this and wipe on some Tru Oil to see what this looks like.

I've kinda committed to the tree nailing now, so wish me luck..

BTW...I will likely replace the plank with the gap.

Thanks for your thoughts in advance.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad November 25, 2016

New planking laid. Needs some sanding. Still no decision on whether to treenail. Leaning towards not.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from thibaultron in ARGHH! Plans needed for Mortar Vessel Convulsion UPDATED December 5, 2016

Kinda disappointed....no help here, and no response from Caldercraft.

My fault, but I really hate to scrap my build.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in ARGHH! Plans needed for Mortar Vessel Convulsion UPDATED November 24, 2016

Kinda disappointed....no help here, and no response from Caldercraft.

My fault, but I really hate to scrap my build.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from thibaultron in ARGHH! Plans needed for Mortar Vessel Convulsion UPDATED December 5, 2016

My mizzen mast has broken below the trestle tree. I had to remove the whole mast, which necessitated cutting away a ton of rigging. Stupidly, I threw away the plans after completion (BIG lesson learned there). I will be doing a lot of rebuilding here.

Are there any builders of this kit in the USA who still have their plans? If so, would you be willing to ship them to me? I will copy and ship back right away, and pay all expenses.

Otherwise I will contact Caldercraft and purchase a new set.

Thanks Mates.

Update...heard from Jotika today. Plans available at very reasonable price.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in ARGHH! Plans needed for Mortar Vessel Convulsion UPDATED November 20, 2016

My mizzen mast has broken below the trestle tree. I had to remove the whole mast, which necessitated cutting away a ton of rigging. Stupidly, I threw away the plans after completion (BIG lesson learned there). I will be doing a lot of rebuilding here.

Are there any builders of this kit in the USA who still have their plans? If so, would you be willing to ship them to me? I will copy and ship back right away, and pay all expenses.

Otherwise I will contact Caldercraft and purchase a new set.

Thanks Mates.

Update...heard from Jotika today. Plans available at very reasonable price.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 27, 2016

Bill...not my first ship (Pickle, Convulsion, Bluenose., and Sherbourne...all safely in their respective docks). Just my first attempt at treenailing....maybe my last. We'll see.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 27, 2016

I just ordered of bunch of fly tying supples.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from Bill Hime in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 26, 2016

I just ordered of bunch of fly tying supples.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from Bill Hime in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 26, 2016

Jan....I did ask for everyone's thoughts, so I I won't whine.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 26, 2016

I think I now get it... I'll post a pic when I replank...BEFORE I consider treenailing

BTW...the ship is Dos Amigos....kit wood is abysmal...likely won't use any of the kit planking wood.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 26, 2016

Jan....I did ask for everyone's thoughts, so I I won't whine.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 26, 2016

Alas...I just don't get it. I looked at the attachment, and on page 2, version 2 looks like what I did.

I'm just trying to build a ship for enjoyment...maybe I'll stick to tying trout flies. LOL.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 26, 2016

Chuck...after some serious sanding and a semi dark stain, it still looks like crap. I am going to replank.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 26, 2016

Jaager...not understanding your first sentence...please clarify.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 26, 2016

good idea....thanks
bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 26, 2016

I'm going to scrape with the razor blade, as advised, and the apply a medium dark stain. If I'm not satisfied, I'll plank over it.

This is doubly frustrating as I bought and milled my own planks with some very nice maple I got at Woodcrafters.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Live and learn I guess. I do want to treenail my next ship (Fair American), so I will put way more thought into it.

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