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  1. Seventynet
    And here we are right now. Fore and aft bulkheads planked, knees installed and ready to turn it over and start the preparation for the outer planking. Best, Ian
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    This is where I was a few days ago. Floor boards laid, inside planking completed, bow and stern floors constructed and just starting the panelling of the fore and aft bulkheads. Fiddly work. Sanding is very challenging - and nuts to the advice that you should sand before you lay the boards, I just don't see the point. Sanding is only required after you lay the strakes and flooring to flush them up. Oh yes, I forgot to mention that I milled oak for all the floors. The bilge stringers that came with the kit were oak, not mahogany as advertised in the manual - unless I somehow misplaced them . Lots of old oak house flooring lying around so it was no problem to extend the theme to the build flooring. Besides I really didn't like the limewood that came with the kit, it had a green tinge to it (no reflection on the quality of the materials overall - really good). I like the colour of oak and found it generally easy to work with. Seemed to hold an edge pretty well. Ian
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    Greetings shipbuilders, Following is my build log for the Brazzera from MarisStella. I think it will be rather short, at least for the beginning because I didn't take many pictures and because it seems to be well covered by Zoran in his news from MarisStells log and Don in his Trabaccolo log. The Trabaccola is very similar - the Brazzera is a bit shorter and has only one mast. This kit has beautifully prepared materials. It is not an easy kit to build but I am enjoying it. If anyone has comments or suggestions I very much welcome them. Regards, Ian
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    It is starting to look like you are getting closer to the home stretch. Looking really good Don. I'm panelling the bulkheads on Brazzera, dreaming of when I can start the outside hull planking. Best, Ian
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    Really nice work Don. Thanks for showing the step-by-step procedure, it will come in handy for me. I woke up to snow in Calgary as well and it seems like a pretty good reason to spend more time in the shipyard. Ian
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    Thanks for these Eric. After having completed a Dusek kit of the Gokstad I have a whole new appreciation for the art and craftsmanship of these Northmen. If you ever decide to build one of these ships check out some of the videos that are linked to recent posts of the Viking ship Drakken, particularly its building. I hope to see you back at your shipyard soon. Best, Ian
  7. Seventynet
    Pringles and beer Bob.
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    My favorite too - great for big builds. Anyway keep the lovely job going. I've pulled up a chair. Ian
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    Bob, Oh no, I am hardly the one to argue this , except to say that my Victory manual calls it the 4 butt shift system - I can only surmise, if they are correct, that there are 4 shifting planks before the 5th one is again in alignment. Anyway, this is the pattern that I used as well. I guess maybe we can get the popcorn out and watch this debate play out. Best, Ian
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    Nice work Bob! That 4 butt shift pattern looks sweet. Ian
  11. Seventynet
    The getaway was great Don. We are stocked up on wine for the next several months! Funny that you should mention bending. I am currently pondering how to bend, edge bend and twist the first interior plank (number 18) to follow the supporting bilge stringer (17.1) at the bow...otherwise known as wood torture. . ​ Ian
  12. Seventynet
    Don, it looks really, really good. I am sure I am going to have to borrow several of your approaches for my Brazzera build. Thanks for showing me the way. Ian
  13. Seventynet
    Thanks for checking out my build and the kind words Robin. I am enjoying your Greek Bireme project and thinking about putting that one on the list. Best, Ian
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    Thanks Don, I guess I should confess that I deviated from the plans slightly. I cracked the outer lip of the cap rail that is supposed to overhang the hull so I cut the overhang off. Then I realized that the rubbing rail might look odd so I didn't put that on either. I may do something later when I figure out what to do for oars. In any case this will sit for a while as the Admiral and I set off for Okanagan wine country this morning. When I get back it's on to the Brazerra. Cheers, Ian
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    Thanks for sharing Don. The fleet is growing fast. By the way I like the spread. I can see why it takes so much of your time. Best, Ian
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    Good Day Shipmates, This is my one post build log of Daniel Dusek's Ship's Boat. This kit costs 5 Euros and is an incredibly worthwhile, fun build that takes somewhere in the vicinity of 20 to 30 hours to complete. I will hold off painting it until I decide which ship I decide to pair it with. Best, Ian
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    Beautiful boat, fantastic job Don. It's hard to keep up with you! Ian
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    Awesome. Any idea what they used for ballast? Pig iron in the bilge?
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    Thanks for this Jack. After building the Gokstad I have a healthy respect for the craftsmanship that was employed to build these ships. Just look at how the clinkered strakes join the stern post. I envy your being able to see this in person. Regards, Ian
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    That looks very cool Don. I really like the cherry for a change. Did you mill it yourself? And what the heck is that black stuff on the paint stick? Regards, Ian
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    Got it, thanks Bob! Ian
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    Thanks for all of the comments and likes although overly generous I am sure. I am going to call this one finished (and I'll change the title if I can ever figure out how). I offer a few comments (from a novice - 3rd start, 2nd finish - so take them as you will): First off I thank Jack. Aubrey for his amazing build from which I referred to dozens of times and copied ideas more than once. Second, I know I have mentioned it before but the hull planking is challenging and depends on getting the frames square and in absolute perfect alignment. I still cannot see how you would achieve this needed alignment by attaching the deck floor before you glue the frames - as the instructions suggest. You can see what Jack did and what I did - it still wasn't perfect in my case. Errors will propagate as you move from keel down and especially from stem and stern. Carefully line out where each plank will lie on the stem and stern - as the instructions indicate. Figure out how to end the clinker planking at the stem and stern - it remains a mystery to me. The shields were a real chore to paint and attaching the bosses was a lesson in frustration. Choose the right paint and the right glue to do this - I don't think I did. I would do this kit again but I would try to twist Daniel's arm to see if he would cut the hull planks out of some nice, non-plywood species - I'd pay for it. The kit was of very good quality in my opinion. Best, Ian
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    Thanks a lot Joe and Don. It was interesting and fun to build. There is no end to how good a job one can do on the planking. I am sure even a hardened shipwright wouldn't take it for granted. Best, Ian
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    Thanks for following and for all of your likes everyone. Much appreciated. I still need to do a little bit of line "training", affix the rudder once I land on a stand, but here she is. The sail was dyed with tea, rigging was line from Chuck (although the kit line was fine - I just wanted something darker). I think she looks like business. I certainly wouldn't want to be tending my garden with that thing sliding down my coast. Best, Ian
  25. Seventynet
    Thank you guys. That's what I love about this forum - gentle, polite persuasion to get back on track - amongst all the other benefits too countless to mention. Listen, there is no scenario that involves giving up on the Victory. I love that ship. My view of things has changed though. I have really enjoyed building these smaller projects like the Cat Boat and the Gokstad and they help improve my skills. Now that I have family members clamoring for a ship of their own the motivation to build these smaller craft has increased and the pause has become longer for the Victory. Best, Ian

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