stripehunter
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I wasn't sure how much extra wood I'd have, otherwise I would have done some more finish work around where the frames meet the inner decks, laminating over the plywood edge, etc. Considering it won't really be seen anyway, I just added some red dye over the plywood edges and tried to fit the decks as snugly as possible. After gluing the inner decks, I decided to add some hot glue in the hidden areas for added structural strength. Was it worth the hassle? I don't know if I would do it again or not. Works well in electronics work I do, so figured it couldn't hurt. Tried to trim and shape the edges of those inner decks to match the future planks as tightly as possible.
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Though most don't seem to do it this way, I followed the directions and planked the deck before gluing it to the frame, as well as the inner decks. I'm still unsure if that was a good or bad idea. I think it was easier to plank with a flat deck, but I can see how planking after application would make it easier to bend the decks, as well as not open up gaps between the planks. I decided to not do any trenails. I plan on adding them to my next build.
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You couldn't be more right. I spent many weeks reading all sorts of logs before even deciding what kit to start with. Though not supplied in my version of the kit (I've seen at least 3 different variations out there), I added filler blocks at the bow and stern.
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I decided some months ago to expand my fascination with the age of sail into wooden model building. With no experience I spent much time reading and researching to be certain of what I was getting into. I haven't started this log earlier, as I wanted opportunity to make a bunch of mistakes on my own first. Picked up this swift kit open box but unstarted and complete for a song. Looked like a perfect 'starter' kit. I have my next two kits on the shelf already, each a step up in complexity. Makes me even more anxious to get this one done. Sometimes I follow the directions, sometimes not. As I progress I find it easier to pay less attention to the instructions.
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