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Wow Danny, those catheads sure look complicated when you show all the different steps in fitting them, but as usual great work and thanks for the warning for all us future Swan builders. Ben -
Glad you are now ahead of the game, please PM me if you have questions about the Confed, i have some small experience with her! Ben
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Hi Augie, As for upgrading decks to another wood, dont forget to order some sheet stock as well so you can replace the laser cut basswood margin planks at the same time. What wood are you ordering? Holly?? Are you upgrading great cabin floor as well? I would agree with chris on the fancy moldings, much easier and better results with Boxwood, basswood can be a nightmare to use a scraper on if your name isnt Chuck. ben
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Allan makes a very good point, how about a few books into the mix, always a great help to have reference materials, I highly recommend the TFFM set by David and Greg, there is soooo much info in those 4 books its amazing. As for power tools, I would recommend buying what you actually need at the time and not having a lot of expensive paperweight sitting around not doing anything, however I can say that I love my Byrnes tools and my dewalt 788 scroll saw. Ben
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I will happily take the blame if you wish Augie. Ben
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Great to see the wonderful end to this build, she looks great in that case and final resting place. Enjoy looking at her, and a happy beginning to the Confed build. Ben
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Enters, stands at the back of the room waiting for the show to start. Ben
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I will await the festivities, 6 pack in the fridge, passing out the party poppers etc...... Can't wait to see her in the final position, don't get sunburn waiting by the mailbox for Confederacy! Ben
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She is very impressive Greg, I've been looking forward to an update. Are you and David still going to offer her on your website alongside the Swan and Echo?? Ben
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Looks great Chris. Ben
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Echo by Maury S - FINISHED - Cross-Section
Trussben replied to Maury S's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Really nice work Maury, nice to see how you executed these parts. Ben -
Here are the gunport sills/lintles joints being filed into the frames, we shall see how accurate they are! I leave for vacation for 3 weeks tomorrow so no updates for a while. ben
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SWEET! Bob, that's looking excellent, what did you use for treenails? They stand out just enough but not too much. Ben
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Congrats on reaching the century Augie! I cannot imagine any of my logs getting this big. ben
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Damn - 1401 posts!!!!!!!
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Very nice start on the boats Paul, Knowing your work they will awesome. ben
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Congratulations on passing the finish line, she looks awesome, please post some pics when the case is finished and she gets in her final resting place. Confederacy Eh?? Who would of thunk it! I shall of course be around to watch that build, contact me before you start her, I have some small experience with that particular ship. Enjoy the break buddy and see you in the fall. Ben
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Thanks for the comments Bob, Sjors, Greg and Aldo. This version will not be fitted out, just the framing as I said on first page of log. I have still got half the wood left from the package as I didn't make too many mistakes and Jeff supplied plenty, so I will make another which will be fully completed when Greg and David finish the entire practicum and offer a wood package for it. Ben
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Well Done Rusty, Looks great. Almost time for you to start up on the Echo again. ben
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Very nice work on the seizing Robbyn. Ben
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Essex without the rigging??? ben
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