Chuck

Thats the way to go. Just add a few drops of CA to the breaks and let it dry thoroughly. It will hold just fine. Reinforce the top edge only. I would even go as far to say that you wont need to reinforce it. But if you do, place a scrap piece on the top edge only. When I say the top edge I mean on the top edge of the sheer. Not on the sides of the break. It will hold fine until you plank it. If you want to reinforce the middle break just add some tape on the one side. The whole length of the frame. Even where the laser cut seam is between the frame and the center which you will remove later. Once planked you can remove the tape before you start breaking away the fame centers. just remember to be gentle and not use sandpaper that is too course when fairing.

More bending the other way....you need to bend it edgewise but also the more typical way at the bow which you see everyone doing. I use a hair dryer for that if its needed. Also not a twist if that is needed also. Its very complex and you should experiment.

Yes ....it looks like you need more fairing close up to the rabbet and stem. More is certainly needed but you also need to pre-bend those strips properly. It sounds like you arent using heat to bend these strips enough before they are inserted into the stem. Its probably a combination of both those things.

One thing I meant to reply to as well. And dont take this personally. But your are not submitting a REQUEST as if this site is some sort of paid hotline or workshop. That is also a mindset that should never be taken. Again, this is an unpaid community of like minded model builders. They are not a customer service department. If some are treating MSW like a personal customer service hotline that wont help to make any friends. Engaging and developing friendships is the way to go. Only creating “requests” for yourself or thinking about them as requests is also part of the issue. I am speaking from experience here as a person who loves to help but with the dozens of “requests” from folks it sometimes feels a bit one sided. Especially when at times, and more often than you might expect, you dont even get a thank you in return. You never hear back from some of these guys. Thats why its easier to spread a little love with your requests. Not speaking about you at all but just making a personal observation based on actual experience here. I am just letting other members know in order to help them if they are indeed in the same situation. Try to engage and give a little as well to the folks you are making requests with. It makes it easier for some to not feel like the “volunteer ship model request hotline”. Once again I would ask yourself (and all members reading this). Those 210 build logs you mentioned....how many of them did you post words of encouragement in? How many of them did you hit the like button for? I encourage you and all others to do the best you can to engage and answer in these 210 logs regardless of your level of expertise. Rather than just hope others will do so in your own logs. Just think about that for a second. Mean no offense by this but you guys know how important this topic is to me. The “2 build log challenge”. And if you dont know what the "2 build log" challenge is then you probably havent ventured outside of your own build log bubble that much. For the best experience in any community....mingle a little bit. Its so much harder to be asked to dance when you are a wallflower.

Very true, but you also post words of encouragement and just friendly comments about other folks progress as well. That is the key!!! And the point I was trying to emphasize. The easiest way to get feedback and engagement is to get out of the “bubble” of your own build logs and topics. Show an interest in others and others will show an interest in you. Its pretty simple really. I can not emphasize it enough.🥰 My mamma always said....show a little love and you will get a little love. Show a lotta love and....

That is a tough call. If you dont get a response in your build log you may want to reach out to some folks by PM and and ask them. This is something we have been trying to improve but you must understand that with so many build logs. Best to just ask one question at a time and not write really long posts. Posing short questions are more likely to get a response For me I know its tough to read every build log. Probably the most important thing is to mingle and also read, post and participate in the logs of others beyond just your own. Folks are more likely to take an interest in you and reach out if you do the same. A quick look at your history reveals that you only post in your own topics and never in those for others. This is a huge part of the issue. I am sure it would be easier to get a response if you pose the question or have participated in the logs of others. Especially those that are building the same kit or similar. This is is best way to create a mentoring cross exchange of ideas. its not a one way street on any forum where one should expect members to flock to them without ever having taken the time to do the same on other members projects and topics. As if it was a paid class or workshop. This is just a community of mode builders where folks are having fun and making friends. No paid teachers here. I hope this helps....If a member wont reach out to others they can hardly expect to get any traction and there is nothing any staff member can do to fix that! So please try to participate in the logs and topics that are not your own as well. Even if its to just say that others are doing a good job. Probably the best advice I can give you. That effort will pay off in multiples. These are just a few things I can suggest to you. Ask yourself when was the last time you posted and took an interest in other projects outside of your own. Just to say good work or ask how they are doing? We dont have paid mentors and those folks are very busy. They have a many opportunities to help others but are most likely choosing to spend their time in logs where those folks also have shown an interest in their work. Chuck

Really making great progress Rusty. That is looking fine!!!

I am just finishing up a new batch of these kits as I write this. You did a fantastic job with it. This model kit is a as close to the contemporary versions you will ever see. And those pictures really show how well you executed. Well done....and straight out of the box. You didnt have to bash or replace any items. That is a testament to your skills.

Those 3d printed parts look fantastic. You should seriously consider trying to paint them. Since the sleds are just red with iron straps and metal work, it should be pretty straight forward. A serious improvement to those crappy guns supplied. Iam glad that they are available. Chuck

Outstanding work...

Yes it is still ongoing and yes the carving blanks are still available here. I encourage all members to join this group and give it a try. https://syrenshipmodelcompany.com/royal-barge-kit.php#!/Extra-Boxwood-Carving-Blanks-One-full-set-of-the-seven-decorations-needed/p/98399892/category=25581355 It would be great to have many members revive and join this group....its a short project and a great way to learn this important skill. Please do also click on the other tabs above in this group area where the "tutorials" and "how to join the group" info are posted. Chuck

There is only one way to find out....give it a try. The proof is in the pudding. Why not just make some and post pics of your results. Any thread has the potential to be very good. But the only way to know for sure is to give it a try.

Looks perfect!!!

That looks so much better !!! Nice fix. Just slow down and take your time with each step. With the planking especially....each strake is its own project. Bend and twist them until you get a good fit. No gaps!!! Chuck

Looks fantastic!!! I really enjoy your updates. 😃

Very nice work. Good to see a rudder not too far away from the stern post. Nice!!!

Hows this build progressing. Any progress?? Chuck

That looks excellent. Well done.

Much better.....well worth the effort.

Honestly i dont recommend them for the deck at all. I would stick to to smallish size treenails for the hull using a #77 or even #78 drill bit.

Nicely done!! Its looking great.

That should be fixed if possible. Remove those fillers and try to reposition. That will give you fits later on. Chuck

So have you started making sawdust yet? What are you working on at the moment.

Looking good Bob. 😃

That is looking simply terrific. chuck