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  1. Chuck
    Make sure you wait until the stem and keel pieces are glued to the bulkhead former and you taper the bearding line before gluing the bulkheads in. You will have a really hard time otherwise.
  2. Chuck
    It looks fine. Just get more frames built and tested in place. For example...all of the one piece frames on both sides. I am also unsure what you issue is. It doesnt look like you have any frames installed on the aft side so its impossible to tell.
  3. Chuck
    Looks good Eric. That old kit is turning into a lovely model.
  4. Chuck
    That looks lovely. I live your frieze.
  5. Chuck
    That will work kind of. But just be prepared to do some extreme shaping when you start building those qgalleries. If at all possible you should try and straighten it Just just a bit more. Less curvy. But you can make it work if you dont.
  6. Chuck
    Very nice so far. Too bad about the warping. But you are well on your way.
  7. Chuck
    Keep in mind the molding has been added in this photo. But it shows the cap pretty well. Its pretty consistent almost all the way to the stem but then just before you get to the stem leave a bit of meat just aft of the stem. Hope this helps.
  8. Chuck
    They are not glued anywhere. Just pinned into the hull. The pins are glued into place.
  9. Chuck
    Everytime I look at your model it keeps getting better. You are doing a fantastic job. I love the base. That will amazing when its all done. Well Done!!!
  10. Chuck
    Mark Contact Kurt. See if they still have a copy or even possibly a digital record.
  11. Chuck
    Actually I would carefully plot the run of your wales first. Then add those. The wales will be a prominent feature and you want the run from bow to stern to be correct. Measure off your plan and mark out the location at intervals along the hull. Then plank above the wales and then start below the wales. If your planking run is off ....especially the wales it will throw off the look of your entire model when completed. Check out the many tutorials on planking in our database as that is a good place to start. Chuck
  12. Chuck
    looking great ....you are doing a fantastic job on that model.
  13. Chuck
    I just wrap the rope around a dowel or the handle of a paint brush. I try and use the smallest amount of white glue...just on the top of the coil. Thats the real trick....try not to handle them too much and certainly less glue is better...watered down white glue. Otherwise the rope gets mashed and you stick to it and pull fuzz up from it. Keep your rope clean. Less handling is key with clean fingers. Then I take one of the hanging coils and wrap it around the top tightly to form the handle....so-to-speak. Wrap it around the coil from the inside. Twice around does the trick.
  14. Chuck
    That looks excellent Rusty. Your model is coming along!!!
  15. Chuck
    Do you mean the laniards between each pair of deadeyes....if so, those should be .018 light brown. The shrouds are .035 dark brown. Lets see some of the progress. Can you post it in your build log.....that is the best place to ask these questions as well. You should post pictures and ask these question in your build log. It makes it easier to answer that way.
  16. Chuck
    satin.....do not use the glossy one. the can is usually gold in color. And also....dont forget to sand off that laser char. In your photos it looks like you havent done that at all yet. Chuck
  17. Chuck
    Ouch!!! Your carvings are coming along beautifully. You are doing an outstanding job on them. They are going to look terrific on the model.
  18. Chuck
    That looks excellent!!! Well done. 😊
  19. Chuck
    For those reference lines for the port framing and wales....just use a sharp xacto blade and score the lines through the paper sheet with a straight edge and into the wood. Its permanent that way. If they dont show up enough after for you to see them.....use some poly over the cut line and they will be. Dont be afraid to make these cuts real cuts....no reason to be delicate with them. Its actually more precise and thinner than a typical pencil line.
  20. Chuck
    Im not sure i understand your question.
  21. Chuck
    Nicely done. Just remember to go slow and have fun.
  22. Chuck
    You dont have a staples or office depot near you? You could even try your public library. You really should get the four large plan sheets done as well. You can probably send them to staples online from their website and they will ship them to you. chuck
  23. Chuck
    Welcome to the project Mark. Its a tough choice but choose the wood you like best. Dont hesitate to ask the group any questions.
  24. Chuck
    No need. I already waxed your rope. Its good to go right out of the package. You can add more if you want to but I wouldnt recommend it. Chuck
  25. Chuck
    That looks great!!!! I have everyone home also.....I hope we dont kill each other. I will just hide in my shop until its over. Chuck

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