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  1. Tigersteve
    The series of sub-assemblies and the final construction in your last post really illustrates how complex the rigging is on these ships. Beautifully done. Steve
  2. Tigersteve
    The first six bulkheads were shimmed port and starboard. This allowed the next plank from the garboard a better fit into the rabbet. The port side plank remains to be fitted. After this is complete the hull will be lined off. Each plank fitted is a small victory. Steve
  3. Tigersteve
    Echo Dirk here. Save your energy for the carvings, which are coming along nicely. Steve
  4. Tigersteve
    Ed, That is good to hear and do not doubt, your YA series of books is my next book purchase. As you know, I had my eye on the Flying Fish model from Model Shipways, until I came across this project of yours. Steve
  5. Tigersteve
    So what you're saying, Ed, is I need to acquire a mill! :-) Steve
  6. Tigersteve
    Congrats on everything and welcome back. Good to see this build resume. Steve
  7. Tigersteve
    Wow- precision! Steve
  8. Tigersteve
    Agreed- nice work. Congrats! Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    Thank you! The basswood parts are fragile- especially at this thickness. The hard maple strips I'm using for this project are much better for creating the severe curves required for this boat. However, I have broken a couple in discovering the breaking point of the strips. Steve
  10. Tigersteve
    I'll follow. This is a nice ship and from seeing your building board, you'll do well. I'm sure! Steve
  11. Tigersteve
    This is great! Nice work. Sorry about your injury. Steve
  12. Tigersteve
    Glad you're back. Excellent build continued. Steve
  13. Tigersteve
    The garboard was formed by edge-bending the neighboring streak. I used this plank to trace the curve onto the garboard, cut, and sand into shape. These streaks were easy to form and glue into place. What has been stunting progress is the installation of the neighboring streak. Having trouble getting a tight, flush fit and getting the proper shape into the rabbet. I believe a couple bulkheads are over-faired and slight shimming needs to take place. You'll notice tick marks placed, but these will be redone after the next streaks are in place. Side note- at this point this project is more difficult than the longboat. ;-) Steve
  14. Tigersteve
    Shaping up nicely. Steve
  15. Tigersteve
    Ken, Setting the bar high for this model. Nice! Steve
  16. Tigersteve
    Mike, Same diameter rope. Think about the line coming down from the mast. It would be belayed to the belay pin. I would use the good rope for that. Test out some rope coils and you'll find the amount of loops that looks best for your ship. Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    I'm in. Steve
  18. Tigersteve
    A beautiful thing when things fall into place like that. Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    Cool looking kit. Steve
  20. Tigersteve
    A privilege to watch this project come together, Ed. Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    B.E., Don't get frustrated just yet. Your Pinnace looks better than most at this stage. There is a lot of sanding inside and out ahead for you. What follows will be a much better looking boat. I think the colors of planking v. stem and keel contrast just fine. Enjoy your trip! Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    Really nice work. Steve
  23. Tigersteve
    That looks much better! Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    Interesting you say that. I was wondering how a darker blue would look. Chuck, the model is looking sharp. Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    Thank you for all the likes and comments. The port side plank has been shaped and installed. I spent a lot of time trying to get these two planks symmetrical. After installation, I removed the braces at the transom. Additional fairing in this area will be next along with lining off the hull. Shims were created and faired with the bulkheads to repair a piece that broke earlier in the build. Steve

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