Tigersteve
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I apologize in advance that I'm not in full Mayflower building mode yet to work through these challenges with you. I actually ordered William Baker's book- The Mayflower and Other Colonial Vessels that Chuck referenced in the build. Regarding the stain- I would sand and stain after you've applied the planks to the ship. I think you should also modify the ship to suit your taste as no one really knew how she looked. Again- I want my gun ports open ;-) Steve -
You are in the groove. Keep it up! Can't wait for the fully planked hull. Steve
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You're making this look easy! I'm sure it's not. Steve
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Received the display case from Kreative Acrylics today. I'm very pleased with the end result. The dimensions worked out perfectly. Enjoy! Steve
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Glad you're back at this. Steve
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My thoughts exactly! Steve
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Remember- Chuck planked one layer on the prototype and painted it. His end result speaks for itself. Steve
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Mike has a very good log on this build. I'm sure you've seen it. It should help you. Steve
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I'm in. Not enough Flying Fish out there! Steve
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Robert, I appreciate the compliment on the 26' longboat. Below is the order I placed. I went through the practicum and parts list to determine what I would order to supplement the kit. I did my best to calculate extra material for mistakes. Also, Wood Project Source included extra strips in every dimension. I suppose it was the remaining wood from the sheets they used to mill the strips. Steve 1/32" x 3/16"x 24" 40 strips for planking and risers 1/32" x 1/4"x 24" 10 strips for floorboards and aft platform 1/32" x 1/8"x 24" 5 strips for inboard planking 1/32" x 1/16"x 24" 6 strips for outboard mouldings and inboard panels 1/16" x 5/16"x 24" 3 strips for thwarts and front platform 1/16" x 1/16"x 24" 2 strips for stanchions 3/32" x 3/32"x 24" 3 strips for oars 1/16" x 3" x 24" 2 sheets for cap rail
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Tigersteve replied to marsalv's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Show off! Awesome work. Steve -
I have to say that Wood Project Source has earned my loyalty. A very well packaged, accurate order of hard maple has arrived. Thank you, Roman, for the quality cutting and extra milled strips! Steve
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Welcome aboard. This kit design, although similar to the longboat, provides its own challenges. I suspect planking will be equally difficult. The longboat is a more complex project and very tiny (6 1/2 inch hull). Parts just kept getting smaller as I progressed in the build. My order from Wood Project Source has shipped. Also, the display case from Kreative Acrylics for the longboat has shipped. Stay tuned... Steve
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Sorry, Captain- not even close to starting this kit. Chuck's pinnace first. I have to guess though that the cannons were included to give us the option of how to display the ports (open v. closed). I don't know if I would spend the time on the cannons if the ports were to be closed. Steve
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Its not a race, gentlemen! 😀 My plywood is also white in color. I don't think it's basswood. Sounds like you got what they usually include in their kits. Glad you can start now! Steve
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Yes, I saw those "dummy" cannons in the kit when I verified all contents. I would like to present my version of the Mayflower with gun ports open. The reality of construction could always change my plans though. Look forward to your photos. Steve
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After completing the English Longboat, this build of the English Pinnace seems like the next logical project for me. I placed an order with Wood Project Source for some hard maple. This order covers the planking and various other aspects of the build. The laser cut parts from the kit will be used, of course. I'm very curious how it is to work with hard maple. A photo of the plans, practicum, and my planking fan is included for your enjoyment while I procrastinate on creating a building board for this project. Welcome! Steve
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Love it! Steve
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Is this project still in the works? Steve
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Very nice work! Steve
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Beautiful work all around. Steve
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Just came across this great project of the Mayflower. Like the paint work also. Hope you're still working on it. Steve
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I'm pulling up a seat. Steve
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