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  1. charlessp
    "....report some progress soon." Time's up, its been 30 days. Show us your stuff. I want to see how others do this kit. All the best, Mr Spicer
  2. charlessp
    Well....where are we? Don't tell us you recycled the wood with the grass clippings.
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  7. charlessp
    I say its time for the manufacturers to step up and own this issue. We first timers are not too swift and need good advice. My first kit was a sailing dory and the laser parts were well off the plan. I kinda guessed at the solution. Perhaps there is an industry wide response, "when in doubt, always follow the plans." Or "always follow the laser cut parts." But there has to be a benchmark. Plans or parts?
  8. charlessp
    A second planking? I say Bah! Finally tune the sanding of each plank and then apply a type of primer/sealant. Final sanding prep and then score plank lines with an X-11 blade. Your filler should be able to hold fast. Then paint. My BlueJacket Friendship does not have the curve of a 20 year old, but will have the identity of its planking for all to see (there are advantages to aging). Appreciate your sharing.
  9. charlessp
    What happened to this build? I am working on the same model and can empathize with your concerns. Seems that that most kits assume a basic understanding of construction. However this kit's instructions fall short. They display a tapering chart without regard to bow/stern. How does one know the format? There is a big difference between one's first 3 models and the final 10. A $25 Midwest rowboat verses a $700 USS Constitution? I say that the instructions should reflect the advertised skill level.

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