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  1. Not much change since the last the last pictures I posted, but there has been a little progress.

    The half deck is planked...the fore and poop decks are just loosely sitting in place, but not glued. The inner bulwarks (?) are planked with walnut.

     

    I am thinking about measuring and cutting the gun ports before the second planking...the thought of waiting to do it after the second planking has me nervous. Any tips, pointers, advice before I venture into that realm?

     

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  2. runner63: Thank-you!

     

    Ronald: I think Steve had some good suggestions. My first ship was a kit build and I only used hand tools for that.

    Since this is a scratch build I am using more power tools, but still make use of a lot of hand ones and I can only give advice on that with which I am familiar.

     

    What I have used so far and will use in the future:

     

    • Scroll saw  - especially for cutting keel and bulkheads or frames.
    • Drill and/or Dremel - can be used as a lathe and is great for masts, yards, stanchions, belaying pins and maybe even wooden canons!
    • Table saw (milling some of my own wood)
    • Iron for plank bending 

    I would love to have a micro table saw...maybe in the future.  I hope this helps. :)

     

    Steve and Grant: Thanks for your suggestions and input!

  3. Another "girl" is going to add her two cents worth. :)  Those same parts exist in my brain:

    "creative and aesthetically driven parts of my brain were rebelling"

     

    Mine would probably rebel also...have to say I like the sweeping lines, even though not correct. This is one reason I didn't paint my previous build...dear knows what I would have done with the paint! :P  :D

  4. Thank-you everyone for the responses! It's really appreciated!

     

    Steve: My guess was that the great cabin was under #3 too, but I wasn't sure. It seems that everyone, basically, is in agreement.

    Well the replies are just pouring in!

    LOL. Suddenly I did receive some responses - I think you started something!

     

    Robbyn: I know what you mean about summer - too many jobs and not enough time, especially for model building!!! :(

     

    Piet: I agree with Steve...LOL.
    I agree with you on keeping the deck light. The thing is, I had birch veneer on hand which is very, very light in colour. I still had some deck planks left from my Mayflower kit and compared - the birch looks almost white in comparison. I only used one coat of honey maple and didn't wait long to wipe it off. I'm quite happy with the result. I like the contrast too and can't wait to put the walnut planking on her.

     

    Mark: Interesting thought...I'm sure any Captain, back in the day, would have liked your idea as well! ;)

     

    Augie: First I have to say that I've noticed that the wives here on MSW are referred to as "The Admiral". (No worries...I think it's quite funny) :P 
    That being said, your comment: "Might have depended on who was Admiral" made me chuckle. It would stand to reason, by MSW standards, that I am the Admiral, and in my case the captain shares my quarters (or should that be 1st mate)! This 'cat' let the mouse move up, and in, a long, long time ago! :P  :D  :D

     

    Kevin: Oooops! Thanks for the thought anyway!

     

    Ronald: I'm probably not the best person to ask about model tools. I have a tendency to do a lot of work by hand. We have a fully stocked workshop, but they are full sized power tools and most are not too practical for small scale work. I did buy a scroll saw and think that is a must. If I was to buy another tool now, it would be a hobby size table saw. I do have a dremmel and think that will be handy later on for carving etc.

     

    Dave: Thanks...didn't know that. Learn something new all the time here. :)

     

    Nigel: Another vote for #3 being the great cabin - thanks!

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