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Trussben

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  1. Trussben
    That's some great thinking there Rusty, the mortars really look the part. I think I may get a few hours to get back on the Echo tomorrow, have you done any more in yours? Ben
  2. Trussben
    That looks excellent Augie, you are flying along! Planking her will slow you down a bit I hope. Ben
  3. Trussben
    Nice Rusty, the experiment on treenail sizes is always fun! I personally prefer the smaller ones but that's just me. Ben
  4. Trussben
    Haha! Only 1/64 out!!! But it played a part of my QG's were all screwed up! Take your time Augie! She is a big girl and 1/64 will show if your not careful while you are framing it all. Ben
  5. Trussben
    Very nice Augie, everything looks perfect from what I can tell. Now now Andy, I can't remember how long it took me but now I can't get 5 minutes modeling time on anything. Ben
  6. Trussben
    Seems like you are over a hurdle Bob, very nice indeed. ben
  7. Trussben
    You will get there Chris, I can't imagine what it's going to be like when I do that in basswood! A bloody pulpy stringy mess is what I'm guessing. Ben
  8. Trussben
    That's some impressive cad work Joss. I'm sure I will be contacting you for help when I start drawing up the plans for Indefatigable. Ben
  9. Trussben
    Sweet! Ben
  10. Trussben
    Very nice rusty, the cherry really does look good in the pics. Enjoy your vaca. Ben
  11. Trussben
    Oh! So much fun fun fun!!! ;-)
  12. Trussben
    Hi Jax, Looking good there, I hear you about the amount of planking, she is a big beast, wait until you get to the lower hull planking - thats a whole heap of fun Enjoy the journey. ben
  13. Trussben
    Augie, I give you fair warning now, you will become addicted to Jeff's product, it's fantastic! Look forward to seeing your version of the great cabin floor in the future!! :-)) Enjoy the perfect material, you are now sliding down the rabbit hole! Ben
  14. Trussben
    Yep, he looks great up there! I'm still fighting with my QG's this weekend, tricky little buggers for sure. Ben
  15. Trussben
    Well JP, you have jumped in the deep end of kit building that's for sure :-)) I'm sure with the lessons you have already learned you will do a great job. I will follow with interest. Ben
  16. Trussben
    Augie, did you remember to add some support for the false deck behind the beakhead? As you begin the gunport framing make sure to use the temp batterns to get a good and smooth/even sheer down her length, mine matched very close to the laser marks but still needed a lil but of adjustment. Enjoy and I look forward to seeing your next steps, brings back great memories. Ben
  17. Trussben
    Looks good from here. Ben
  18. Trussben
    Chocks look really good Rusty, guess the experience on the Echo has helped with that. Ben
  19. Trussben
    Glad to see you back at it JP. Ben
  20. Trussben
    Hi Augie, I have a pen sander but it's the proxon version, much the same I would imagine. Mine came with a few different pads of different shapes and grits but the paper itself doesn't hold up so well I find, wears out real quick, so I just use some normal 80/150/220 grit paper and double sided tape to make my own pads, lasts longer too and much cheaper than buying them. Ben
  21. Trussben
    Looks like you are doing well with the Stern framing Augie, Well Done. ben
  22. Trussben
    Always nice to see another Confederacy, I look forward to when you get to start on her. ben
  23. Trussben
    Got to agree with the others Andy, very nice rigging work. ben
  24. Trussben
    That will make a big contrast if you leave the basswood planking natural, I like it! Ben
  25. Trussben
    That's some interesting stuff that I've never even heard of before Ed, thanks for the enlightenment. Ben

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