trippwj
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The hull itself. Once you have the keel flat and centerline marked, then you want to start from the midship templates and work outward. Getting the waist (midship) fared then gives you a solid starting point working toward the bow and stern. For the #5 template (which is the midship template), you would want to sand the hull where the template is in contact which should in turn bring the rest of the template into fairly good contact with the hull. You will want to be checking the next templates fore and aft (#4 forward and #6 aft) as you work on shaping the hull to get the right curvature without overdoing it. Sanding and shaping these solid hulls is a repetitive process - take off a little, check the fit, take off a little bit more. When they come into true, though, it feels sooooo good!- 85 replies
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Looking pretty good so far. Getting the keel flat and the center marked takes awhile on these solid hulls. The "C" on the template should be at the centerline on the keel when the hull is shaped correctly. In your last picture, you can see where the hull needs a bit more sanding to allow the template to fit correctly (note the part of the template along the side that is in contact with the hull while either side shows a gap). Have you gotten the midship sections faired already?
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Hello, Thomas - look forward to following your build as well as Anthony's. This is one that sits on my "someday" list!
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I just saw this one somewhere! Now I just need to remember where it was.....
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Fantastic job, Russ. Not only a great client, but a boat type that is near and dear to you as well! Have greatly enjoyed learning about these beautiful schooners through your builds. Just wish we had been able to visit the museum when we were down last year. Also wish we could make it down this weekend, but doesn't look like we will be able to get away. Are you going to have this one in the display?
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This must be some sort of record - seven pages into a log and not a single splinter nor drop of glue! Albatross...Eagle...minor difference. It's a ship - why doesn't anyone use a sea gull for the figure head?
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That looks fantastic with the lights - I am with Robbyn - Colour me impressed as well!
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Nice work on those, Sjors - now only 30,000 or so left to reeve!!! Dang, some of these ships just have so much rigging on them!!!
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Looking very good, Ron - I may not comment on it, but I am taking copious notes on how you have approached some of the parts and pieces. Also, before I forget, Happy Birthday!!!
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Wicked nice start, Dennis. Will join the crew to watch this one as well!
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Hello, Scott - will also be watching for ideas - my two sons each have a Phantom - one has just started and the other continues to circle the box warily!
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Good answer, Mobbsie - solid story! Given the acre of planking you have to do, I am not at all surprised it is taking awhile!
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Popeye - your AmericA is looking fantastic! Are there any skills related to these models you don't have?
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Sigh.... Ambitious approach, Adam, and looking very nice!
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Have fun - glad to hear you are supporting the wild creatures of the frozen north!
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Looking good, Craig. Looking to you for ideas as I have just started the framing on mine.
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Welcome aboard, Jim - look forward to seeing your Conny!
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Nice job on the channels and chainplates - they look very good!
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Looking good, Kevin. How many finger nails did you pull before confessing your sins?????
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Sjors - I do not think that Google Translate would be able to provide the translation of the phrases and specific words used by Andy - at least, not on a page accessible to someone as young as you. Definitely into the "R" rated verbiage! I also suspect that the moderators would frown on the use of subtitles for those terms.....
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Mark - OUCH seems the word of the day! Glad it was not worse - did the liquid libation soothe the aches adequately? On the bright side, no one has asked for pictures!!! Best wishes for a speedy recovery and return to building the pumps!
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Is there a difference? Nice job on the replacement replacements. They look very sharp - getting ever closer to that day when you need to hide the wabbits so they don't scare the ratline gnomes away!
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Thanks, Adam - glad to have you back aboard! Good to see the progress on the Mayflower as well. Captain Augie, Sir - going to stick with it and give it my best shot! I think I can fix the bevel on frame 2 without any major re-constructive surgery (in this case, I need to take a bit more off - the best kind of mistake to make!! Would hate to need to add more meat to that bone!)
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Dangit, Andy - maybe you need to tackle them thar minuterer masts during the evening? They seem to be somewhat off-colour and not receptive to abrasion during the morning. :( Or, perhaps, use a more ninja like approach when you sneak up on the buggers. :ph34r:
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