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Seventynet

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  1. Thanks Chuck. Sorry to waste your time. I’ve located a bunch of parts that I cleverly squirled away in a place I’d never find. I think I’m good on the organization of parts. Ian
  2. Greetings, Could someone confirm whether the 2 top timbers for Ha are in the template shown below? I have no idea where they have disappeared but if someone could confirm that they are in fact what I have shown I can simply trace and cut new ones. It shouldn’t be too hard to interpolate the notches. You can see that I cut the top timbers out of card and they seem to fit but it is hard to know for sure. If these are not Ha top timbers can you show where they are? Thanks in advance, Ian
  3. Hi Paul, I don’t know how I missed this build. What organized, precise work you are doing! I need to take lessons from you on how to do a great build log. Keep it up! Ian
  4. Greetings, Let the real work begin! I am ready to start the frames. I realized that the keel I had made a year ago is slightly thicker than Chuck’s but I think I can get away with a little tapering at the stern when the time comes. The rest of the fittings were straightforward although I had my fair share of screwups. I decided to employ a higher build board jig so that the stern and stem posts were clasped at their tops - though I know that these extensions will get in my way later. I will interchange the lower jigs when the time comes. Cheers, Ian
  5. Hi all, Here is my slightly modified version of Chuck’s Speedwell based on Greg and David’s plan. Over a year ago I had planned on upscaling David’s drawings to the same scale as Chuck’s and proceeded to build the keel assembly. After I made some headway I got wrapped up building a CNC mill and learning how to program it. A year flew by as I watched Chuck’s genius in putting together his kit. I could not resist the temptation and decided that I would go the kit way instead, except for using the boxwood (Castello) keel I had already gotten a good start on. Although Chuck’s version of David’s drawings (scaled up) are very similar, they are not identical. However, the keel assembly is close enough (I hope 🫣). I used a router to make the rabbet. The false keel is ebony. I have used a Mylar copy glued onto my building board. Cheers, Ian
  6. I puzzled over this for a long time as well but for the life of me I can’t remember what the solution was. I am away from home until next week and will get back to you when I have a look at my model and plans. Hopefully David will lend his guidance before that. You are doing a great job so far. Best, Ian
  7. Welcome back Eric. You are doing an outstanding job on the Cheerful. And your photography is second to none. Love it! Ian
  8. Beautiful job, Doc! I greatly enjoyed watching this progress. Ian
  9. Paul, just a beautiful job. You should be very happy with the result. Can I ask what’s next? Ian
  10. Honestly Chuck with these endless innovations you are making it is hard for me to continue with my nascent build of the Speedwell. I think I may just have wait until your kits are available. Outstanding work! Ian
  11. Beautiful work! I enjoyed following your progress. Thanks for sharing. Ian
  12. Thank you, Bob! Every time I visit my daughter’s place and see the model displayed I think it has to be one of my favourite builds. Ian
  13. Beautiful work Chuck. So innovative. I’ve started mine but not enough work to report yet. Ian
  14. Well I think I know you Todd! 😀 My current project which you made possible is coming to fruition, at least on the mill side. Thanks for the comment. In
  15. Very, very well done, Bob. Congratulations you should be very proud. Ian
  16. Absolutely masterful job, Greg and beautiful carvings David! I look forward to building this and hope I can come anywhere close to this. This build log and your books will certainly be a massive help. Ian
  17. Thanks Bruce, Kevin, Jean-Paul and John. Your comments are greatly appreciated. And thanks for all the likes! Ian
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