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  1. donrobinson
    unfortunate, but we have all experienced this sort of thing. It will all work out
  2. donrobinson
    That light looks real sweet, nice work E.J.
  3. donrobinson
    Man you have been busy!! Looks good
  4. donrobinson
    Right on! Let's see her in the water
  5. donrobinson
    She is turning out to be a cool looking ship
  6. donrobinson
    Planking it will look real sharp. What type of wood are you thinking about? Tires are a sweet idea and would look so cool. I would still sand to get it smooth just be a little cautious, it would be about the same as sanding the second layer of planking on a hull
  7. donrobinson
    That copper looks much better, and a little easier than using copper plates. I agree the rub wale will look real good painted white. Nice work
  8. donrobinson
    I'm curious about the rigging, looking good
  9. donrobinson
    To help make stealers look better, try not to use a triangular piece but a four sided(minimum)piece or even a hook or a scarf joint. Make it longer than necessary by cutting into the top and bottom strakes thus moving the end of the stealer forward towards the bow. Doing this will still leave a nice fit at the stem and the site of the joint won't be easily seen. It is a good rule of thumb to try and not use planks with points, although, there are exceptions to this also. What I have done is to measure the length of the stealer I want, cut it, shape it then lay it in place tracing the outline onto the planks it is laying on then trim them accordingly. With sharp knives and chisels(which you have) you cam make a stealer look quite attractive.
  10. donrobinson
    Although there is nothing wrong with stealers, to avoid them you may have to do some spiling and/or some creative edge bending. Spiling is a little more work but does leave a nice finish, and you will need some wider stock
  11. donrobinson
    Mike- Thanks Mike, the hinges were not that bad to make but at this scale this kind of thing is much easier Christian - You are so right saying that, and it is a nice change do a ship such as this. There are a few more MarisStella models I also want to try, they are such great kits. Thanks for for your compliments>
  12. donrobinson
    And she starts, well planned step by step procedure. I wish I could be that organised. Looking good Bob
  13. donrobinson
    Ratlines look super, nice work
  14. donrobinson
    Thanks Zoltan, good of you to stop in for a visit
  15. donrobinson
    I'm confused I'll stay out of this one
  16. donrobinson
    Elijah- Thanks for stopping in, I'm looking forward to your next build log Pierre - The rope for the handles is from Syren(.63 mm) and the the rope tying the lids together is just normal polyester sewing thread that I put a serving on Ian- Hi! Thanks for the compliment and I hope things are going well for you Bob - Thanks, I appreciate you dropping by Dave - I was thinking of your builds when I finally cut up my rosewood board. I bought this board almost forty years ago and have never cut into it E.J. - Hey how are things? Thanks for that, I may just go to my little cabinet and have a refreshment
  17. donrobinson
    Good morning all, Thanks to all those who have stopped by, left likes and/or comments. Just a small update. Some progress such as nailing the main rail(with .4 nylon fishing line) was a bit of a waste of time. I was so happy with the results on the companion way I thought I would do more of it not realising it would be lost in the dark grain of the walnut. Although it may look like what a house fly may have left behind the nails can be seen(if you really look close) on some of the close ups. Breast hooks, knightheads and the aft rail were also completed, I replaced the kit supplied walnut with rosewood for these. Another detail that is hard to notice is the rope used to tie the hatch lids together. I finally put my Syren serving machine together and decided to serve some line for the first time and give it a try. The line served is just normal sewing thread and I used the same thread for the serving, the final rope measures approximately .5 mm and again you have to look real close. An eye was seized in one end of rope then the other end pulled through and tied off with a couple of half hitches Take Care and Thanks for stopping in.
  18. donrobinson
    Upgrades are almost limitless on any kit, the decision will be yours. I have changed every kit I've done in some way, whether big or small you will have to decide how far you want to go down this dark path of "bashing". I'll be watching for some updates
  19. donrobinson
    Thanks B.E. and Blighty, I appreciate you guys stopping in
  20. donrobinson
    I myself would never cover that beautiful wood with anything but a clear finish, but how Steve has said you are the captain.
  21. donrobinson
    Hello Eddie, Thanks so much for stopping in and for the compliment
  22. donrobinson
    Looks nice, I have never used lacquer on a build but looking at your results I just may try it
  23. donrobinson
    Looks like she will be a lot of fun. Good luck
  24. donrobinson
    She is quite the tug Mike, I'd enjoy seeing her run around the lake too. If are thinking about planking Titebond III is completely waterproof and would be much easier to use.
  25. donrobinson
    Looking good E.J., she certainly is a big one

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