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  1. Chuck
    this is how I will probably show the barge. I agree that skid beams were in use but it was hit or miss. It also doesnt look as pretty. In addition only one boat like this one is the best approach for me. More than this and the boats just take up all the interest and become the focal point. Something I would like to avoid. The contemporary model pictures is from the era. A real good match to what we are doing with Winnie.
  2. Chuck
    Actually you have a choice. You can use skid beams or you can use two spare topmasts. Its up to you. I am gonna use two spare topmasts.
  3. Chuck
    I am really not sure what you are asking. It depends on what I am using it for. For planking sheets used to rip planking strips ....yes I will cut cherry or AYCedar that way. But other types of wood may be different. But on Cherry and AYC that is the best way to get grain free clear strips for planking....
  4. Chuck
    Its getting crazy now…yellow cedar used to cost me $10 per bf. As of this week after placing an order it has shot up to $19 per bf. This is for the primo stuff which we need. You can buy garbage Cedar wood cheaper but would have to throw half of it in the fireplace. boxwood and pear is way up there in the USA. Its actually cheaper for me to order a few hundred pounds of pear from Europe and have it shipped to me than buy it in the states. Its nuts. I havent raised my prices for my products yet over the last six years but sadly after the wood prices almost doubled now…I may have to. Chuck
  5. Chuck
    Very nice save. That is a very tricky part of the build. A square tuck is always a challenge and yours looks really good.
  6. Chuck
    I just lifted the stern and put the buildboard on a six inch block. That worked for me.
  7. Chuck
    Ihave no idea...but let us know how your experiments work out.
  8. Chuck
    I use either regular copy paper with my ink jet or when I want to go really thin so you cant see the paper at all I use tissue paper. Chuck
  9. Chuck
    Yes...they work great BUT.....BUT, the adhesive is very strong and it isnt easy to reposition and slide them into place nicely. Thats why I prefer to use a glue stick which has an open time and lets you slide them around. Chuck
  10. Chuck
    That is better answered by the others. But every part or nearly so is laser cut.
  11. Chuck
    Slow and steady…they will fit. You just have to get the knack for it.
  12. Chuck
    Nicely done...
  13. Chuck
    https://modelshipworld.com/forum/93-general-project-discussions-on-planking-fittings-and-monograph-chapters/ That link above takes you to a tab that can be found above the build logs.......see it highlighted in white below in this screenshot. There seem to be a lot of folks who have forgotten about this areafor the group or recently joined and didnt see it mentioned on the "how to join this group" topic. So browse anything you might have missed and feel free to join any of these IMPORTANT discussions. Also start new ones if you need to because its easier to find a discussion on a particular Winnie topic here than hunting through all of those build logs. This area is being way under utilized as a source. Chuck
  14. Chuck
    Looking good....dont forget to simulate the caulking between deck planks. You are well on your way.
  15. Chuck
    Nope I dont actually know. But its not anything you will need. But I am sure you can figure it out from the original draft if you find a reason to need it. They are NOT level across that bulkhead and are purposely at different heights and angles.
  16. Chuck
    Some of you guys are way overthinking these stern set ups. The best way to line things up and get things level is to work from the other side. View the stern frames and fillers from the outboard side. One step at a time working from the inside two stern frames placing the fillers and frames in position. Use the template to mark the heights ahead of time. I see so many errors in your placement you will certainly have issues with the way you are proceeding. Just attach each template to each stern frame to establish the heights for the sills and fillers. Then proceed to place each filler and sill between them working from the inside out.... Place the number 3 filler first and then the sills above and below it... Then proceed to #2 and #4 And lastly 1 and 5. Getting a visual from the outboard side at each step. Chuck
  17. Chuck
    Looks great Fred.
  18. Chuck
    Yes they do...they will be able to mill to the sizes you need.
  19. Chuck
    That looks exceptional…really nice work
  20. Chuck
    That will happen sOmetimes. But you recovered nicely. Onward and upward as they say.
  21. Chuck
    It looks OK. Its hard to tell in photos if everything is lined up where its supposed to be but it looks just fine. Chuck
  22. Chuck
    Looks nice...one thing I do recommend is that the blue paint on the stern transom shouldnt be used at full brilliance or saturation. Its too bright and blue....Before you add anything else I do recommend that the blue paint there be toned down with just the smallest amount of white mixed in to it to lighten it up. Iamof course suggesting some white mixed with the blue on your pallet before you paint. Just a smidgeon....it helps a lot. Chuck
  23. Chuck
    I am a big proponent for not mixing wood types. My preference is always to use the same wood for hull and deck. But I am old school and tend to look at and admire the contemporary models which mostly did the same.
  24. Chuck
    Beautiful work. A very nice planking job indeed.
  25. Chuck
    That looks great Ben....how did I miss this post. Wonderful progress. Chuck

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