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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

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.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 24, 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.
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 Ryland Craze in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this October 24, 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.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from Bill Hime in What is your favorite wood to plank the deck? October 20, 2016

Thanks to all.I've picked up some maple. I'm going to partial plank it...treat it (maybe gun oil) and see what it looks like.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from CharlieZardoz in What is your favorite wood to plank the deck? December 28, 2016

Doesn't mean I don't want to hear them. C'mom man!
bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in HMS Convulsion kit September 5, 2016

I've built 4 ships....the Convulsion was my favorite. Go for it!!
bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Convulsion kit September 5, 2016

I've built 4 ships....the Convulsion was my favorite. Go for it!!
bigcreekdad got a reaction from Keith Simmons in What is your favorite wood to plank the deck? July 23, 2016

Thanks to all.I've picked up some maple. I'm going to partial plank it...treat it (maybe gun oil) and see what it looks like.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in What is your favorite wood to plank the deck? July 23, 2016

Thanks to all.I've picked up some maple. I'm going to partial plank it...treat it (maybe gun oil) and see what it looks like.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from WackoWolf in What is your favorite wood to plank the deck? July 23, 2016

Thanks to all.I've picked up some maple. I'm going to partial plank it...treat it (maybe gun oil) and see what it looks like.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from WackoWolf in What is your favorite wood to plank the deck? July 23, 2016

Thanks Grope....oak was on my list.

John-Wilmer...perhaps you should send me that piece before ages too much.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from Bill Hime in What is your favorite wood to plank the deck? October 19, 2016

Doesn't mean I don't want to hear them. C'mom man!
bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in What is your favorite wood to plank the deck? July 22, 2016

Thanks Grope....oak was on my list.

John-Wilmer...perhaps you should send me that piece before ages too much.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from WackoWolf in What is your favorite wood to plank the deck? July 23, 2016

Doesn't mean I don't want to hear them. C'mom man!
bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in What is your favorite wood to plank the deck? July 22, 2016

And how do you finish it?
bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Wood quality on Occre Kits July 18, 2016

Actually...didn't sleep on it. Decided to quit whining and proceed. Keel has no warping, and half the bulkheads are installed.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Wood quality on Occre Kits July 18, 2016

I just finished the Pickle, and after cleaning up, thought about my next build. On the shelf were both the Fair American and the Dos Amigos. I decided on the Amigos, and pulled out all the box contents. I was quite surprised at the wood quality of the laser cut parts....seemed thin, flimsy, and....well, cheap.

I usually read a few build logs of others of the ship before going too far. I found only two for this ship, but both builders seemed to echo my thoughts. It appears that other wood was substituted in some cases.

I have a bit of pear and boxwood that I plan to use on my Triton cross section build, as well as to plank above the wales on the Fair American, and I really don't want to use it on the Dos Amigos.

I'm half tempted to put it all back in the box, and switch to the Fair American. However, I know if I do, the DO kit will remain on the shelf.

Been used to the higher quality (IMO) of the Jotika kits (Pickle, Sherborne, and Convulsion), and Model Expo (Bluenose).

Gonna sleep on it.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Wood quality on Occre Kits July 18, 2016

Actually...didn't sleep on it. Decided to quit whining and proceed. Keel has no warping, and half the bulkheads are installed.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from WackoWolf in Wood quality on Occre Kits July 18, 2016

I just finished the Pickle, and after cleaning up, thought about my next build. On the shelf were both the Fair American and the Dos Amigos. I decided on the Amigos, and pulled out all the box contents. I was quite surprised at the wood quality of the laser cut parts....seemed thin, flimsy, and....well, cheap.

I usually read a few build logs of others of the ship before going too far. I found only two for this ship, but both builders seemed to echo my thoughts. It appears that other wood was substituted in some cases.

I have a bit of pear and boxwood that I plan to use on my Triton cross section build, as well as to plank above the wales on the Fair American, and I really don't want to use it on the Dos Amigos.

I'm half tempted to put it all back in the box, and switch to the Fair American. However, I know if I do, the DO kit will remain on the shelf.

Been used to the higher quality (IMO) of the Jotika kits (Pickle, Sherborne, and Convulsion), and Model Expo (Bluenose).

Gonna sleep on it.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from puckotred in Wood quality on Occre Kits July 17, 2016

Actually...didn't sleep on it. Decided to quit whining and proceed. Keel has no warping, and half the bulkheads are installed.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Wood quality on Occre Kits July 17, 2016

Actually...didn't sleep on it. Decided to quit whining and proceed. Keel has no warping, and half the bulkheads are installed.
bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Wood quality on Occre Kits July 17, 2016

I just finished the Pickle, and after cleaning up, thought about my next build. On the shelf were both the Fair American and the Dos Amigos. I decided on the Amigos, and pulled out all the box contents. I was quite surprised at the wood quality of the laser cut parts....seemed thin, flimsy, and....well, cheap.

I usually read a few build logs of others of the ship before going too far. I found only two for this ship, but both builders seemed to echo my thoughts. It appears that other wood was substituted in some cases.

I have a bit of pear and boxwood that I plan to use on my Triton cross section build, as well as to plank above the wales on the Fair American, and I really don't want to use it on the Dos Amigos.

I'm half tempted to put it all back in the box, and switch to the Fair American. However, I know if I do, the DO kit will remain on the shelf.

Been used to the higher quality (IMO) of the Jotika kits (Pickle, Sherborne, and Convulsion), and Model Expo (Bluenose).

Gonna sleep on it.

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