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    Still here! Ive been out of town but finally got back to working this weekend. I do have to take quite a few breaks to let the filler dry, so progress is slow. I definitely have been reminding myself that it does not need to be perfect. I started building back up the part that I over-carved and I was pleasantly surprised that it worked really well! I still wasnt happy with the shape of the stern, gave one more stab at it, and it came out so much better than I had hoped. I still have the add back 1/16th of an inch to create the shelf. Planning on doing that tonight. I know that pictures are much more interesting, so I will add some tonight. Really excited about this progress but know that I still have a lot of shaping to do!
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    @John Allen @Overworked724 Thanks for your encouragement guys. I have taken a breather and my frustration has dissipated. I'm definitely getting caught up in the perfection aspect. Im going to take another stab at it (literally... with some blades) tonight. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it!
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    Im still trying to get the stern to work. Nothing seems to be working out. At this point, I havent even made it past the first step and I dont really know what to do. May be another defunct build over here guys. I definitely understand why most people dont finish their ships.
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    @Overworked724 Thank you for all the tips! I went to the store and got some dowels to strengthen the templates. Also starting to make a builder board based off what I saw on some other blogs. I think I have the same issue you had with being to scared of making mistakes. Unfortunately, I think I may have already made one lol. When setting up my builder board, I went to add in the station lines and I realized that I made a dumb beginner error. There are 2 station lines for 4. When carving down the stern, I merged the two #4 station lines into 1. Welp. Now, I think this can be saved (not easily), specifically if I follow Chuck's method of carving down the stern and adding back wood to create the ledge under the counter. I have to think about it for a bit and decide how to tackle it. I don't think ordering a new hull from MS is the best idea; I doubt I do any better with a new hull.
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    @Overworked724 ok I answered one of my own questions. I have discovered the camber template. 🤦‍♀️
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    Just found Charlie's log and I'm hoping this will help me a lot. He asked a lot of the questions that I need to know!
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    @Overworked724 Do you have any tips for shaping the hull? It's not going well for me and I can't seem to find much detail on how to do it. It seems to be a step that most people finish and move on from. It's important for me to make sure my deck is completely level right?
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    Every time I start working, I realize that another tool would make the process much easier. I wasn't making much progress and so I decided to borrow a Dremel. THIS HAS HELPED SO MUCH but I now realize that my stern may need some filler. Specifically right near the top of the deck. I need to study Chuck's manual a little more to understand how he handled the stern. I think it would be totally possible to shape the stern without any filler, but since I am such a beginner, I think it will be easier to get the exact shape based on the templates and then carve out the 1/16th.
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    Part of my delay was moving to a new apartment. This is my new work space! Hoping that once I get over the hull-carving/centerline frustrations, Ill work more consistently. The bow fits relatively well right now. A little bit of shaping needs to be done. The stern, similar to Chuck's practicum, needs more work. I think Im going to end up needing to use some filler. I'm blindly carving the stern down because I definitely don't have an eye for this (yet). I I really don't want to mess up, but I guess that's the point of a first build. You learn and perfect. I've finally resigned myself to just trying and if I fail, there's always wood filler. -Andrea
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    Hi All, I have been avoiding my ship because I truly don't understand how to draw a centerline correctly. I've perused the message boards and have not really found any answers. I must me missing something because people seem to slide past this step. Does anyone have tips? I have calipers but I don't understand how to use these to draw it, especially down the keel. SOS!! -A
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    Hi Pat, Thanks for responding. Im currently setting up my work station after an apartment move, so I haven't been building. You really seem to know what you are doing more than I do. Even with Chuck's practicum, I often find that I have no idea what the next step is. Apparently "find the centerline" is a lot more than just drawing a line down the center of the hull 🤦‍♀️. Thanks for the encouragement! I hope to be back to building this week. -Andrea
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    Chuck you model is BEAUTIFUL! I can't even fathom creating something so amazing. I hope I make it that far! -A
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    @vossiewulf I have mostly been using sand paper. Ill try some files. I had glanced at Patrick's build but was intimidated by his set up and knowledge. I think I have a bit more understanding of what the first steps are, so I will definitely reference it. Thanks for the recommendation! @Chuck Seiler Good to know! I will get a set of calipers asap. Luckily, I dont think I am far enough along to have messed anything up too badly yet. Thank you!
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    I worked on my model last night, starting from the bow. It definitely helped. I think I have the bow well shaped but the stern is a bit more difficult. I definitely am feeling a little bit more confident though. Really really excited to keep working on it.
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    @vossiewulf great point! I will start with that and see where it gets me. 😄
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    Hi All! I started my log but decided to go with the Sultana. It can be found here: I'm already a bit stumped 🤦‍♀️. So if anyone wants to ride along this journey with me, I would GREATLY appreciate some help.
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    Hi All, My name is Andrea and I have finally started my journey to build the Sultana! This is my current workstation. I know it is a bit messy; I am moving in 3 weeks so this is as good as it will get for now. I built the (crooked) happy hour sign that is above my desk. It brought me a lot of joy and satisfaction to complete a project and I am hoping to find that in this ship build as well. I've always been somewhat crafty, but I am worried that I may have underestimated the amount of experience needed to build one of these models. The Sultana is supposed to be a beginners build, but even with Chuck's practicum, I am already very lost. I've been looking at other logs of Sultana builds and it seems like even the beginners have it figured out. I got to page 5 of 70+ pages and I am already frustrated. To draw the centerline, do I just eye it to the best of my ability? Above you can see how the template fits the stern of my hull. It seems to fit a lot better than Chuck's did. I'm not really sure what steps to take to make this fit better. Do I need to sand it down or do I need wood filler to fill in the gap? Thank you in advanced for your patience. I think this is going to be a very long and slow build. If anyone would like to join me on this journey, I would be very grateful. Best, Andrea
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    Hi Chuck! I am in the LA area. A club would be awesome! Where can I find more information? My ultimate goal is to build the blue nose but hopefully I catch the model bug once I get going. I'll be ecstatic to finish one and even more so if I can finish both Sultana and Phantom. -Andrea
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    Thank you for all the welcomes! I think I am going to go with the Phantom. There is another new member planning to start on the Phantom and I think it will be fun to go on the adventure together. Is there anything you all wish you had known before you started?
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    Hi Everyone! I joined this forum a few years ago after I had purchased my first kits. I was in college at the time and did not realize the commitment these ships take. Without a reliable work space, I just never really got going. Now that I am well into the real world, I am thinking about opening those models back up. My grandfather built a few model ships and I think it would be a great way to connect with him as he is getting quite old. I know there are SO many incredible logs on here to reference. Before I start, I want to do a lot of research and ask a lot of questions. I am as GREEN as they come. I have both the Model Shipways Sultana and Phantom. Does anybody have a recommendation of which one to start with? Ive seen great logs for both but would love input! -Andrea

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