Dutchman
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Now that you mention it, yes, why are the bulkhead tops already cut off? Aren't you supposed to to do that until much later? -
Hi Nick, So you've (re)started your build log here as well I will follow you here as well as on the dutch side/site. Keep up the good work! Bouke
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Nice! Another thread to follow! I'm building her myself right now. Have fun! And thanks for mentioning the Baltimore clipper. That looks like a fine model to build as well. I'll keep her in mind.
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Okay. Well, it looks fine to me! And that for a first build! Keep up the good work!
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@ mtbediz: and this is the albatross as well?
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I use Zapp a Gap (green) CA. I soak the planks a bit, which speeds up the sticking of the glue. Hold the plank in place a few seconds while pressing lightly and it holds! ( it holds your finger as well if dont take care, mind you). Works perfectly with me.
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Great! This one is also waiting for me on the shelf! I visited the ship last year in France ( as well as the Hermione). And as soon as I have finished the Lady Nelson I will take on this one. So it's nice to have at least 2 other examples to learn from. Have fun and enjoy!
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Thanks for sharing, Simon! And keep up the good work. I'm following your build, cause I've just started building her myself, after (almost) completing the Swift 1805. She seems so small after my first build.
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Definitely a result to be proud of! Excellent work! Chapeau!
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Hi Dave. How is it going with the Lady? It's going to be my next build and your log will help me a lot. So, please, sail on! Cheers! Dutchman @Jaxboat; do you mean "super-detailing the cutter Sherbourne, by Gearge Bandurack"? It's a cutter very similar to the Lady Nelson. I bought it directly from the author and got it signed as well. Wonderful book!
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Admirable! But, are you going to build a case for every model you're going to make? I might consider doing it for my ultimate goal; the HMS Surptise (from Jotika/Caldercraft if/when they release it. Or else from AL). But the others are going to collect dust, I'm afraid.
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Oh, lucky you! Wish I had a teacher somewhere near, who could show me some tricks. Oh well. I Guess I have to make do with the tips on the back of the cereals box.
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Well, I have to admit, that was during summer holiday. Now that I'm back to work, building speed has dropped considerably. I just meant to say, keep going and it will work out fine. (I prefer single malt whisky myself, but that doesn't have the jack tar's ring to it)
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Take it easy. I mean literally easy! One step at a time. If I've learned one thing, it's patience. When planking the hull on the Swift (my first), I often did 2 planks a day (later on some more), sighed, gazed and wondered how the **** I was going to get it done! Then read articles and forum posts again and went on trying. When I had finally finished the first planking. I was proud I had done it after all. But one look at the model made me realize that, in water, it would sink within a second. Then I discoverd woodfiller and the sun started shining through the dark clouds. After filling and sanding I had a smooth, looking good hull for second planking. So life was worth living after all. Just endure, keep on sailing, learn and enjoy. (and don't drink to much rum!)
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Good start! Keep on sailing!
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Yes! Don't give up on us/me now! I'm following your progress eagerly, cause this will be my next build (have to finish my Swift 1805 first) and I think I can learn a lot by following your log. So; sail on! (please) edit; photo's will really help us to see what the problem is. So give us a look, please. (If nothing else, we will at least be able to sympathise)
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Great! Looking forward to see the outcome! I'm going to start on the rigging myself. Already seeing some illogical ways of attaching a halliards in the manual/riggingplan (through the mast!!!), so I'm looking for another way of doing that. Keep up the good work!
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Really, Doc, you set a level quite unreachable for me! Still, I find you're work (and help occasionally) very admirable and inspiring! Love it! Cheers!, Bouke
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Maybe mpastel's pictures discouraged him . Still, I hope he will return soon. I'm really interested in the building of this kit
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Very nice book! Very useful and also a bit af a collectors item I'm going to use it building the Lady Nelson, which is a kind of similar cutter. I first have to finish the Swift 1805, though.
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Thanks for the advise. I bought the kit (price/picture), but I'll save it till I'm more experienced. Right now I'm working on the Swift 1805 (with practicum). And after that I'll have a go at the Lady nelson (with dvd). And after that.....who knows
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I was wondering though, when I looked at the earier pictures , I saw the first planking done only half a side (from the middle to the stern/stem). Why was that? Weren't the planks long enough? Or is there another reason? Why not use 1 plank over the whole side (as I did on the Swift)?
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