Chuck

Oh and two more things...
 
I spoke too soon.
 
I cracked the code...1:64 or 3/16" scale belaying pins are now in stock.  They are 7.4 mm long or 9/32".

In addition...the first batch of chapter 4 parts for Speedwell are also in stock.  Dont worry more of these will follow.

Oh and two more things...
 
I spoke too soon.
 
I cracked the code...1:64 or 3/16" scale belaying pins are now in stock.  They are 7.4 mm long or 9/32".

In addition...the first batch of chapter 4 parts for Speedwell are also in stock.  Dont worry more of these will follow.

Oh and two more things...
 
I spoke too soon.
 
I cracked the code...1:64 or 3/16" scale belaying pins are now in stock.  They are 7.4 mm long or 9/32".

In addition...the first batch of chapter 4 parts for Speedwell are also in stock.  Dont worry more of these will follow.

Extra Large stern lanterns also now available and in stock.  Good for those 1/4" scale 3 deckers.   They are 33mm tall without a crank.
 
Chuck
 

Oh and two more things...
 
I spoke too soon.
 
I cracked the code...1:64 or 3/16" scale belaying pins are now in stock.  They are 7.4 mm long or 9/32".

In addition...the first batch of chapter 4 parts for Speedwell are also in stock.  Dont worry more of these will follow.

Oh and two more things...
 
I spoke too soon.
 
I cracked the code...1:64 or 3/16" scale belaying pins are now in stock.  They are 7.4 mm long or 9/32".

In addition...the first batch of chapter 4 parts for Speedwell are also in stock.  Dont worry more of these will follow.

Oh and two more things...
 
I spoke too soon.
 
I cracked the code...1:64 or 3/16" scale belaying pins are now in stock.  They are 7.4 mm long or 9/32".

In addition...the first batch of chapter 4 parts for Speedwell are also in stock.  Dont worry more of these will follow.

First 3D print test and assembly of two French style lanterns after Boudriot.  There is no glazing insert in these....yet.  Thats a bit more complex than the other Royal Navy shaped insert.
 

Extra Large stern lanterns also now available and in stock.  Good for those 1/4" scale 3 deckers.   They are 33mm tall without a crank.
 
Chuck
 

Extra Large stern lanterns also now available and in stock.  Good for those 1/4" scale 3 deckers.   They are 33mm tall without a crank.
 
Chuck
 

Extra Large stern lanterns also now available and in stock.  Good for those 1/4" scale 3 deckers.   They are 33mm tall without a crank.
 
Chuck
 

Extra Large stern lanterns also now available and in stock.  Good for those 1/4" scale 3 deckers.   They are 33mm tall without a crank.
 
Chuck
 

Extra Large stern lanterns also now available and in stock.  Good for those 1/4" scale 3 deckers.   They are 33mm tall without a crank.
 
Chuck
 

Extra Large stern lanterns also now available and in stock.  Good for those 1/4" scale 3 deckers.   They are 33mm tall without a crank.
 
Chuck
 

Extra Large stern lanterns also now available and in stock.  Good for those 1/4" scale 3 deckers.   They are 33mm tall without a crank.
 
Chuck
 

Extra Large stern lanterns also now available and in stock.  Good for those 1/4" scale 3 deckers.   They are 33mm tall without a crank.
 
Chuck
 

Extra Large stern lanterns also now available and in stock.  Good for those 1/4" scale 3 deckers.   They are 33mm tall without a crank.
 
Chuck
 

Extra Large stern lanterns also now available and in stock.  Good for those 1/4" scale 3 deckers.   They are 33mm tall without a crank.
 
Chuck
 

Lovely!!

Indeed they are....Go here to sig up....then you will be given access.
 
https://thenrgstore.org/collections/plans-and-projects
 
Chuck

I decided to get the Syren Servo-Matic Serving Machine. It needs to be built. 
 
First step is sanding all the cherry wood pieces (except for the gears). 

CA is fine...Its looking great.

Progress was a little slower than I expected this week.  I got the two strakes below the Wales completed after wrestling with a drop plank and getting the planks to meet at the lower counter neatly.  I didn't achieve the perfect seam I have seen on some projects but I think it will work out alright once the 1/8 inch molding is applied.
 
I also received my order of the next few chapters plus the resin castings.  Thanks Chuck!
 
After my first couple attempts at getting the taper correct, I resorted to popping loose the end of the drop plank so that I had some minimal adjustment to get a tight joint both above and below the tapered plank.  
 

 
I struggled with the first strake below the Wales where it joins the lower counter.  I could not get a nice neat mitered joint that also lined up neatly with the corner between the lower counter and the lowest plank of the Wales.  So I resorted to just letting the hull planks lap the lower counter.  I figure I can hide this under the 1/8 inch wide molding that is placed along this seam.  Anyone have other thoughts on this? 
 

 
This is only rough sanded, it will clean up a little more with a final finish sand.
 

 
And of course I just had to get the figurehead placed on the bow to see what it looks like. 
 

 
I'm working today on edge-painting the planks that will be used for the top and bottom strakes of the Wales and will start installing them this week.
 
Steve

So, here's another update after the weekend.
A lot of sanding, and finally, keel mounting.

CA is fine...Its looking great.