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  1. donrobinson
    Good Evening All. Thanks for all the visits, comments and likes it is all really appreciated. This post is about the final stages of the ship's boat, I won't bother you with a bunch of chatter and explanations, however, if you have any questions please ask. I will be happy to answer, even though it maybe just made up. Here we go: There are a few flaws but as they say "she is good enough for me and the girls I go with". Next up is the bowsprit See You soon
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    Congratulations Nils. A fantastic build!! Sharing this journey with you has been very educational and entertaining, I Thank You for sharing.
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    She looks great, you are doing that fine name of yours justice . I'll be watching for more progress
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    My thoughts are with You and Diane
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    Something about these paddle wheelers that catch the eye. Congratulations on a job well done
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    Absolutely a beautiful build EJ, congratulations. A victory drink was very much deserved. Well Done!!
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    This is really starting to look like a cool build, I'll be waiting for more updates
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    Good start, I'll join the crowd too
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    Looking good Julie. Is that a actual router or an attachment for your rotary tool? Either way it looks like it would come very handy.
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    Nice job on the fixes
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    Good to see you back in the shipyard
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    Very sweet model Jacki
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    Get well Buddy
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    Hi Mike, thanks for dropping in and for the compliment. She is getting close to the finish line, target is for end of August. Good to hear from you, haven't heard from you for sometime now
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    Hey Doug, in the picture above the plan is showing the port side of the bow and stern. On the left side, the stern just a rope is going to the rudder, the other side is the bow. In a previous post I showed a picture of the plans that was showing the starboard side of the stern where there was a blocking system, I think it was in post 506. Hopefully this clears things up for you, if not let me know and I can re-post the two pictures side by side which may make it easier to see what I am saying. I don't mind, let me know.
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    Great build EJ, love those stern lanterns. Apparently the fix for the computer, is clearing your cache.
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    Welcome aboard, enjoy your voyage
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    Nice looking model, congratulations
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    Ratlines look good as does everything else
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    Thanks EJ, I appreciate that. She is fantastic!
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    Great job Jerry, I don't put my models in cases either 20 -30 minutes once maybe twice a year cleaning is no problem to me. Plus it brings back memories of the build and at my age anything that can bring back a memory is a good thing
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    Ian: Thanks, it is a good way of making lots of oars in a short time EJ: Thanks, I have been putting off building this ship's boat for sometime now thinking it was going to be too hard, as it turns out I am enjoying building it
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    Thanks Nigel, You'll have to give it a try it really works good
  25. donrobinson
    A short little update, I have started the ship's boat: Here is the balsa blank and a picture in the manual showing how it should look when done. Let's hope! Laminating the top rails Ripping some .5 x 5 mm planking to 2.5 mm wide. The off cuts will be used for the interior ribs. The carving of the boat in this picture is almost completed, shaping was done using a rasp and sanding. Showing how the keel fits on the hull, a little bit of daylight showing there but the fit is fairly good. First planking completed, one more layer to go I have shown this before on another log but I thought I would show it again for those who might have missed it. To make oars I cut the dowels to length, these are 3 mm diameter, give them a good soaking in water then put them in a vice to flatten them. From right to left this picture is showing the dowel, the blade after coming out of vice then the final product after a little sanding. The paint is still wet in this picture but these are the finished oars for the ship's boat Thanks to all for stopping in, for all the likes and the great comments Enjoy Your Day

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