Chuck
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You should post another topic in the wood forum. You will no doubt get lots of tips from the usual suspects. Probably more info than you could ever want. -
You might as well add the waterway as well. Dont forget that.
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That small bend shouldnt be a big deal at all. But perhaps you should try and cut another if you are up to it. But if the next one bends like that I wouldnt worry about it too much.
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Perfect.....well executed indeed. Chuck
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2021 NRG CONFERENCE
Chuck replied to kurtvd19's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
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2021 NRG CONFERENCE
Chuck replied to kurtvd19's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
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If you can find the black fishing line. Its cheap enough. Get a range of weights. I think 15lb might be a bit small for keel bolts. Probably 20 or even 25lb is more appropriate. I have a large stock of the stuff from 10lb all the way up to 60lb. The brand is Sunset Amnesia. https://www.ebay.com/itm/154155421343?epid=1412250970&hash=item23e4610e9f:g:zHkAAOSw5Z1fkaGO
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Its not anything I can recommend. I use medium CA and that works for me. But it will be different for everyone. You should try all three and then pick the method that works best for you. Chuck
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That looks great. I dont see anything wrong with those at all. Beautiful work.
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Great start.....Remember to have fun with the project. Thank You for starting a log. Chuck
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Jim is correct in that those cross sections are made by Unicorn which is one of the largest pirate mfg’s in China. They have stolen designs from many others such as Amati, Panart, Mantua, Corel etc. And yes the Druid kits you mention are copies and knock-offs of Harold Hahn’s Druid plans although reduced. They are 1 to 1 copies actually. Their kits are not allowed on MSW. Purchasing them means giving monetary support to them. And yes they are cheap, as is typical of Chinese products.
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Its coming along. A little tip...Its much easier to sand both faces of the parts BEFORE you remove them from the laser cut sheet. Its stays nice and flat and you can just run some 320 grit on both sides of the parts to clean them up perfectly. Especially if you wont be removing the char from the cut edges. You can even use a sanding block without worrying that you will round off the edges.
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I agree then....but do remember this when you do them for the qdeck and fcastle. Those will absolutely be visible. Chuck
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Those scarph joints were quite long...yours is nice and tight, but not nearly long enough. It should probably be three times as long. But really nice work so keep going. Chuck
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That looks terrific....I would recommend cleaning that starboard pump of glue stains. That is a shame considering the craftsmanship is so clean. That is if you already didnt take care of it. You are a building a beautiful Winnie for sure. Chuck
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Dont glue the figurehead on yet at all. That wont be until much later after the headrails are all done. Otherwise you will wish you hadnt. Chuck
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That is a beauty!! Thats the way to build it. Careful and neat…i can tell you took your time with it. And it paid off.
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Cant beat that. Well done
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Just a quick photo of work that has been sitting in a dark corner for many years. this is Alaskan yellow cedar on my cross section after mellowing and finding its aged color and tone. It has been sitting on dark shelf for almost four years. No dents….just dusty but it has taken on a warm amber color after using only wipe on poly. Thought I would post as I was pleasantly surprised. compare to the color and tone when I was building it four years ago.
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Hows the planking coming along? So far this model looks outstanding. A beautiful handling of the upper planking.
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You will absolutely regret using birch ply when you get to the point of fairing the hull. Its tough stuff. Lite-ply usually made of poplar is the way to go with the bulkheads if it isnt to late for you to switch. Thats why you are killing so many blades. Just think about trying to sand that stuff. Glad you started work on her.
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Great stuff
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Thank You guys. You all will be up to this point shortly. Just a quick photo to show the fcastle painted and installed. Now to do it all over again on the other side. The qdeck is looking very naked. But that will be up next. Just a few more details to finish up on the fcastle.
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