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Nicely done Sjors. Using shims to get the cannon to the right height has worked very well for you. -
Hi all, A bit of progress to report at last. First up, the re-do on the paint job. As you can see from these first few photos, I've managed to get it back to where it was, but this time with successfully applied DullCote finish (four coats). Then at last it was time to install the previously made footwalling, along with the risers and some framework to support the grating in the bow and the stern platform: I then made up some grating using some Boxwood pre-milled for me by Jeff at HobbyMill. I gave the grating a contrasting border in Swiss Pear. Note the larger square hole in the grating - this is to take the bowsprit step and will have a matching hole in the thwart above it. In the stern, you will see the step for the davit. This was made from walnut, with a Pear frame around it. Here you can see the first thwart installed, with the square hole cut into it for the bowsprit step: And finally, the addition of the rest of the thwarts. Note the third thwart from the bow with the mast support and four holes for belaying pins. All of the internals have been given a coat of sanding sealer. That brings me up to date - with enough photos to keep you know who happy for at least a week! Next job will be fit the stern sheets, knees (maybe!), windlass, and then the cap rail. I made a windlass today, but I guess it says something about the size of this little beast that I now can't find it!!!!!
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Hi John, You're certainly moving along quickly. I understand the urge to get to a certain point before your trip but I recommend resisting the urge to rush - you'll only end up regretting it later on. Take your time - it will still be there when you get back. What Sjors is referring to is known as "the shift of the butts" - this refers to the pattern formed by the plank ends (ie how many planks before a plank end falls on the same beam), and should be consistent. Depending on the ship, either a three or four plank shift is normal. Yours seem to be somewhat inconsistent at the moment. I hope this makes sense to you.
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Looking good Augie - almost there! But we all know you're slowing down in order to keep the log alive for more tall tales and true from the Wild Kingdom and even Wilder West!
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Looking great Clare.
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Very nice Rusty. Thanks for the tip.
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Nice progress Sjors. That camera almost seems to be habit now!!!
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Great work Mobbsie - your cannon with their "trademark" look superb. Enjoy your holiday.
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Hi John, I know nothing at all about decal making, but did find this rather interesting site after a quick search: http://imansolas.freeservers.com/Creating_My_Own_Decals.html
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I'm so desperate to have more time for "other things" that I pay a "chap" to mow mine (and weed the garden!)
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Cannons look great Danny - well worth the wait (and expense).
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Glad to hear of your delight with the book Brian, but Mark is right.....
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Outstanding Ed. You raise the bar ever higher!
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Happy Birthday John! Planking looks great - well done!
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And how WAS your conversation with the moose Augie? I'll wager HE didn't keep asking for pictures! :P
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Fabulous work there Sherry. Love the stern work, and the gunports look spot on too!
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Thanks for that advice Andy - especially on the shelf life of an open can!
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Thanks for all the encouragement guys. The re-do on the paint job has been progressing slowly but steadily, and it seems successfully. After four coats of yellow ochre, I unmasked this evening and after a tiny bit of cleanup was able to apply a new coat of Dull Cote. I hunted down the Testors Dull Cote on Monday afternoon and, with some trepidation, applied the first coat this evening. So far, so good. No puckering or lifting. Will leave another 24 hours and apply a second coat. Will post some pics when that's done successfully, then should be able to add some of the previously made bits on the weekend.
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Very nice Mark, But you didn't need to flip the picture for we Southern Hemisphere folk, it was already the right way up! :P
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Just fabulous Paul, as always.
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Very nice Rodger - almost there.
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Nice work Robbyn. I see you're well and truly on your way to the darkside when you pull off pieces you don't like and remake them. Good for you!
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Proxxon transformer - speed control for Pen Sander?
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