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  1. Tigersteve
    Glad you're back at this. Steve
  2. Tigersteve
    My thoughts exactly! Steve
  3. Tigersteve
    Remember- Chuck planked one layer on the prototype and painted it. His end result speaks for itself. Steve
  4. Tigersteve
    Mike has a very good log on this build. I'm sure you've seen it. It should help you. Steve
  5. Tigersteve
    I'm in. Not enough Flying Fish out there! Steve
  6. Tigersteve
    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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    I'm interested! Steve
  8. Tigersteve
    Show off! Awesome work. Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    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
  10. Tigersteve
    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
  11. Tigersteve
    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
  12. Tigersteve
    Looking great! Steve
  13. Tigersteve
    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
  14. Tigersteve
    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
  15. Tigersteve
    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
  16. Tigersteve
    Love it! Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    Is this project still in the works? Steve
  18. Tigersteve
    Very nice work! Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    Beautiful work all around. Steve
  20. Tigersteve
    Just came across this great project of the Mayflower. Like the paint work also. Hope you're still working on it. Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    I'm pulling up a seat. Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    Awesome job, very clean! Steve
  23. Tigersteve
    Regarding the eyebolt- even though I have not thoroughly gone through my set of plans and practicum yet, I believe I remember that there's an illustration on the plans as to how the eyebolt works later on when stepping the mast. I'm actually going through my kit now just to make sure I have all inventory. It's looking good so far, luckily! Not starting this build for a while though. Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    A speedy build is never expected. I shall enjoy following. Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    Beautifully done ship's boat! No shame in basswood. It is wood after all. Steve

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