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  1. Tigersteve
    Glad to hear there will be another Mayflower in progress. That will make two of us. Steve
  2. Tigersteve
    That looks great! Steve
  3. Tigersteve
    Before you know it you will be on to the next project. What’s next on your project list? Steve
  4. Tigersteve
    It’s a learning process for sure. You have a lot more sanding to do inboard and you should definitely use sandpaper on the basswood. Look up some images of longboats and alternate color schemes for painting. Try something no one has done before. You will feel better about it after you’ve sanded and painted. Steve
  5. Tigersteve
    I had trouble with this area of the project as well. I used maple for most of the project but for the inboard planking I used basswood. I think I also shaped the wood from a larger piece. That was a difficult curve. See post #116 in my log. Steve
  6. Tigersteve
    Looks really good! Steve
  7. Tigersteve
    Where did you get the new figurehead? Steve
  8. Tigersteve
    Gunports are complete. I used a thin strip of wood to mark the port openings. The vertical sections were cut at a 10 degree angle and sanded to fit. A mini 2” chop saw was invaluable for this task. I created a spacer for the gun port openings to make sure they were consistent widths. A photo is attached of the tools used. Fairing the hull is next. Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    Looking awesome. Steve
  10. Tigersteve
    Completed top and bottom of the gunport framing. The replacement bulkhead 2b is slightly smaller than the kit’s original so the gunport framing curves inward at that bulkhead. It should be fine after the hull is faired. These bulkheads have notches to accept the framing. Be sure to fit the framing strips deep into those notches. The strips were pre-bent with dry heat and spacers were used when gluing the top of the framing. Steve
  11. Tigersteve
    Yes, the seat template was tricky for me also. Looks good. Steve
  12. Tigersteve
    Looks fantastic. Steve
  13. Tigersteve
    Yes- I think you will need to thin those down with water. It won’t change the color. You will just need many coats. Steve
  14. Tigersteve
    All is looking great. Steve
  15. Tigersteve
    I think after you get the sekeleton of the model completed you should switch to a harder wood. Steve
  16. Tigersteve
    What a great first model. You are learning a lot from chuck’s practicum. Before you know it you will be sitting back looking at a completed model thinking to yourself, “I made that!” And then your wife will be asking, “where are we putting this thing? 😉 Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    I don't know. It looks more scratch than kit built to me. You took plans and designed a whole set of bulkheads! Steve
  18. Tigersteve
    Nicely done. This should really be a scratch project. Don’t you think? Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    Nicely done! Steve
  20. Tigersteve
    Finally, a Flying Fish! Best of luck. Sitting in on this one. Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    Very sharp! Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    MS should be paying you to re-design their kit! Steve
  23. Tigersteve
    Received my cherry order from https://www.crowntimberyard.com/. The photos don’t do it justice at all. Jason stated to me in an email that the color is closer to steamed pear. I have to agree and it’s a beautiful color. Two of the sheets I ordered had a couple of small cracks. I did email Jason to let him know. That was my only disappointment. However, I believe I have enough cherry for this project. Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    Take the instructions into consideration also. Unless Chuck Passaro has written the instructions, Model Shipways istructions leave much to be desired. Also, cost should be a factor. Constitution kit is very expensive and that’s a lot to spend on a first ship build. So many options and cheaper. You can supplement better wood on other options for less than the cost of the Connie. Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    Hi Ed-Just wondering if you were going to separate standing and running rigging on some of the rigging plan sheets in the upcoming volume. I’m sure the planning and assembly of this next volume is daunting. Steve

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