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    Thanks Dave, it is really proving to be an enjoyable and challenging kit. I would also like to mention, that's about enough holidays and kicking back, time to get back into the shipyard
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    Hi Lawrence, Thanks for stopping in. I bought this kit directly from Marisstella in Split, Croatia. You can find their link on the main page they are one of our sponsors. The kit cost a little over $320Cdn and shipping was free so it has turned out to be a real bargain. I am pretty sure the free shipping still applies but that is something that you would have to check on. As for fairing the frames that is coming up next after a few more coats of poly on the interior. I am just not too sure whether I want to add filler blocks between all the frames as it is a single planked hull. The bow and stern call for blocks so I am undecided as to whether to do the rest or not. I followed your African Queen build and you did a fantastic job, scratch building the HMS Bounty will be a real undertaking I will look forward to following that.
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    Hi Mike: Thanks a lot. It is an impressive kit, I was a little scared about the size at first but now I am very happy with the size it is as some of this work would have been almost impossible at a smaller scale.
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    Hey Mike, the wood in this kit really is awesome. It seems Marisstella actually puts pride in their kits something most other manufacturers should take note of. As for clamping permission( ) my navy no longer has an admiral so I was fortunate in this case permission wasn't required. Not to worry all is good only thing that has changed is it is no longer a "honey to do list" it is just a "do List" and it's not getting done either .
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    Hi Ian, Thanks for your comments. Yes I know that "needy" feeling" watching some of these builds here makes it very hard not needing more. I guess maybe the low Canadian dollar isn't so bad in this respect
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    Hello everyone, thanks to all for stopping by and for your comments and likes. Since last update I have been working on the floors and ceiling also the bunk rooms. It has been a lot of work but it all came together, I was expecting the floor to be the hard part, however, the bunks turned to be the hardest(for me at least). The six bunks took me about 10 hours to build even though they were laser cut. trying to hold the pieces in place in such a confined space to test fit proved to be a real test of the nerves. It was a good exercise in holding my breath and stretching my tongue I am really impressed with the planks, so far all have been milled really good and the color variation is almost non-existent I have yet to pick through to find a lighter or darker one. Even though this ship is a single planked hull it feels like I have one layer done already, I'm hoping the outside of the hull is as easy as the inside was to plank. The last 5 pictures show it finished with a fresh coat of brushed on wipe on poly. These are the parts for the bow and stern bunks Next up is several more coats of poly then the hull begins Have a Good One
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    You are too generous with your compliments my friend, but Thank You so much. This is too beautiful of a ship to see sit on the shelf uncompleted, I am so looking forward to seeing more progress in your log and even more anxious to see the kit. The Stefano is well worthy of being in a competition so please keep us updated on the progress of the build.
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    Those overhead shots are incredible, very nice work
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    Looking real nice Mike, good to hear your hand is alright
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    Thanks Chris. You are 17 hours ahead of me so it is 06:15 here and 23:15 there. So right now I am enjoying a morning coffee and you are sleeping Have a Good One
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    The tung oil sure brings out the beauty of the wood, nice work. Rather than lowering the rails, have you thought of building up the balusters by gluing a small piece of wood on each end and then shaping accordingly only drawback is that you would probably have to paint them.
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    Nice work John, what are the holes for? The one I'm guessing is for the for mast,
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    Thanks to all who have stopped by and thanks for all the likes Ian: Thanks, it was hard putting the Mayflower aside being that is so close to being done but I kind of promised myself a two week on and two week off rotation(closest I'll come to the oilfields ) Mike: The instructions seem to be good so far, the book is about 145 pages of which about 134 are pictures and the rest written. Following the pictures, plans and instructions guides you along enough so that you shouldn't back yourself into a corner. The only difficulty I've had so far is the stern floor and that was for the most part my fault trying to complicate things when not required. Overall I am extremely happy with this kit and how it is built, if I do see something I don't understand a quick e-mail to Zoran(MarisStella) and he clears things up for me, MarisStella's customer support is just incredible. Dave: Thanks Dave, yes it is very interesting lots of different techniques and style of building It is making me a real MarisStella fan and with their newest kit, Barque Stephano, coming out soon I'm thinking my kits I have now maybe on the shelf a little longer
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    Some progress has been made on the Trabakul, after taking off two weeks to work on Mayflower I have brought her to the front of the bench again. Since last I have started the ceiling(first four strakes) then installed the bilge keelson. I stopped there then went onto the floor in the fore and aft hatch, very important to do this now as if you were to finish off the ceiling you would have no way of getting fingers inside to put planks on the floor. Flooring in the aft hatch is complete and flooring in main hatch is partially complete, I'm working on the forward hatch now and expect to have it complete today. The aft hatch was done by installing the floor boards first, trimming them to fit stern( sort of a V shape) then finishing off the ceiling to meet the floor. This was accomplished by edge gluing four boards together then cutting to shape(kind of a four sided triangle) then bevelling the fore, back and top edges so they fit flush to adjoining surfaces. This took many attempts and lots of wood to complete and as always I kept my cool . With all frustrations behind me I'm thinking things are going to be all good now. I will add that I am by no means a seasoned veteran but so far this kit has been my most challenging build to date and has been quite the adventure so far. Next up after flooring is planking the bulkheads, will send more pictures soon In these last three pictures you can see the bilge keelson(the oak planks) and also some of the centre flooring(lime wood) sanding is still required everywhere.
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    Good plan with the filler blocks Dave, one I'm sure you won't regret
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    You're planking looks real good, not much sanding is going to be required! Is this this a painted hull or is it going to be natural?
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    Hey Chris, she is looking real nice. You have made some nice choices with your wood and as Ian says once the poly is on she will look real sweet.
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    Hi Ian those wales look real nice that seamless look you have achieved is outstanding. Looking forward to your surprise.
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    Beautiful build
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    Dave, I for one would be interested in learning more about this method Have A Good One
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    Those welds do look really good Dave, seems like that would be a good investment. Great job so far on your ship.
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    Wow what a difference, they aren't even close to being what is shown on the plans. Such a nice kit and they send that with it! My feelings are that trying to build those up would be quite an undertaking. I think making new ones, even from wood if need be, would be a much better option. I'm not sure what you have for tools lathe? dremel? drill press? but using anyone of these could do the job and give you a better result than what you have now. Just my 2(CDN)cents worth(approx. 1.5 US)
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    Great start Dave, not sure how I missed this I seem to be missing lots lately(mostly memory ). Enjoy your holiday
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    Hi Jesse, although I have never tried thickening a cannon I was thinking maybe epoxy glue may work better, letting it partially dry first then apply it. It would dry real hard and stick well would prevent the frayed look you might get from ca and paper. As for the sails I'm not much help there either my only attempt was a complete failure It is all looking good though, keep it up Take Care
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    Good stuff John, I have my fingers crossed for you

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