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  1. Tigersteve
    Really fine work all around. Steve
  2. Tigersteve
    Very nice work. Steve
  3. Tigersteve
    The thwarts were recut and scrap wood was used to keep the proper spacing according to the plans. The grooves were made with a hand razor saw and miter box. After all thwarts were cut and placed, I used a scrap piece of the same width to mark the center lines for the longboard. The notches were filed last. Here's a photo after two coats of Wipe-on-Poly. I plan to glue all this together prior to installation. Steve
  4. Tigersteve
    Thanks everyone! I will remake some of the thwarts. Mike is correct. They should butt up against the frames. Installed the stern post, cockpit seats, and seat supports. Steve
  5. Tigersteve
    Thought I'd take a small break from painting to dry-fit all parts again. While there are several more coats that need to be applied, I believe it's getting closer to an acceptable finish. In this dry-fit I am looking at the thwarts and questioning if they butt up against the frames enough. I feel I may need to redo these so they butt up against the frames more. Any thoughts fellow Pinnace builders? Will this be a problem during inboard planking? Steve
  6. Tigersteve
    Keeping an eye out for the updates as well. Steve
  7. Tigersteve
    That looks great. Steve
  8. Tigersteve
    What kind of scrapers are you using? Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    Fantastic! Steve
  10. Tigersteve
    It looks like both frames need treatment. Steve
  11. Tigersteve
    Fantastic work with this kit. I agree you need to make the bucket. Steve
  12. Tigersteve
    Very nice! Steve
  13. Tigersteve
    Volume 3 will be a good investment for many of us. I'm happy to purchase your book in support of your thorough research on this massive rig and to complete the set! Steve
  14. Tigersteve
    Look forward to watching you re-rig this one. Steve
  15. Tigersteve
    1/16" x 1/32" maple strips were soaked in hot water for several minutes to create the curved base moulding around the supports. 1/8" x 1/32" maple strips were used for the vertical moulding. Some minor adjustments are needed before installation. Steve
  16. Tigersteve
    Wow and wow again! Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    Thank you Mike and everyone for the likes. It seems like it should be a quick project, but that's not the case. The modifications I'm adding are not necessary, but I think they add something unique to the project. Can you believe Model Expo has this kit listed as "entry level" on their revised website?! Steve
  18. Tigersteve
    Looks great. I like the pedestal profiles also. Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    The cockpit seat supports were shaped with the rotory tool, sandpaper, and files, With one completed, I was able to trace its profile onto the other to make the shaping easier. The moulding is next before I add any paint. Steve
  20. Tigersteve
    Really fantastic work! Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    Good point! I will omit them. Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    The thwarts were sized and cut after I made templates out of index cards. There will be grooves notched into them and the longboard running down the center. This board will be sectioned off and lay flush, in-between the thwarts following Chuck's Barge example. Under construction are the supports for the cockpit seats. They will be similar to the example shown in my November 18th post. Steve
  23. Tigersteve
    Glad you're starting this one. You are so right- not many logs on this one. This one for me is more difficult than the longboat kit. Both great kits though. Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    The coloring looks good. Don't forget sanding sealer before you copper plate. Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    Best of luck on your project. Great instructions on this one. Thank you also for the kind words. Steve

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