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    "No way around building Kufu's boat now. It will also serve as an 'extension' to my review, e.g., the kit calls for rounding the provided square stock to support the canopy framework over the cabin. This seems a lot of work - so they could have provided round stock, since MANY of these verticals are needed and individually rounding them can result in irregularities unless one uses a draw-plate (presuming the square stock is straight grained). As mentioned, the original posts have lotus heads that I'd like to include - ergo the idea of turning bamboo skewers. Obviously the kit can be simply built 'as is' and get a nice looking result, but I'd like to do better." Round tooth picks worked well for the supports, they are slightly tapered and I found give the right effect.
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    Glad to see that some you are doing a detailed view of the build and that the summary I posted peaked your interest.
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    Even here in Arizona with very low humidity rigging can sag during our Monsoon season (rainy season). What I learned to do is let the line stretch out, I hang mine with a light weight on the end. As well as a 50/50 coating of water and white glue. Seems to work for me.
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    Hi all, I responded to Mike about the article which I hand in my file. I checked with Kurt about posting it, he in turn checked with the author. The author has granted permission to post the article. I hope it proves helpful with your decking questions. I've attached a PDF, enjoy. Deck Planking Forrado de cubiertas permission to post by Ulises Victoria first appeared in January/Enero2008 DECK PLANKING.pdf
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    Mike, I have it and I'll PM you. But I have a suggestion for the moderator... If possible can I post the article? I'm sure others would benefit from it as well.
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    Mike, are you looking for the 2008 article by Ulises Victoria? If you are, I printed it out back then be glad to share it with you if you can't find it. I just have to pull it from my files and scan it. This is for private use only.
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    Cirdan, thank you for the like, you can order the kit directly from Woody Joe; https://www.zootoyz.jp/contents/en-us/d2045761060_Wooden-Museum-Model-Woody-JOE.html They are located in Japan, the shipping to the US was fast and not expensive at the time. Good company to work with and they have a nice product line.
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    Thank you for the likes and nice comments on the build.
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    I just posted a summary of the build. Enjoy!
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    OK fella's, here is the summary of the build. I did this during the pandemic so I was able to accomplish a lot over a relatively short time. As I said I do not post often but I'll try to get the images in order. I'll be glad to answer any questions
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    I am not in the habit of posting builds but if you like I will post some of this build process.
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    This is a fun kit to build. Easy but not to easy. All laser work fits well, some delicate handling, but not too much. I did not to stain the model. The wood finish is very pleasant toy eye
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    Welcome, what a beauty!
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    Good luck and

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