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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Tigersteve
    Looking great! Steve
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Tigersteve
    Love it! Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    Is this project still in the works? Steve
  10. Tigersteve
    Very nice work! Steve
  11. Tigersteve
    Beautiful work all around. Steve
  12. Tigersteve
    Just came across this great project of the Mayflower. Like the paint work also. Hope you're still working on it. Steve
  13. Tigersteve
    I'm pulling up a seat. Steve
  14. Tigersteve
    Awesome job, very clean! Steve
  15. 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
  16. Tigersteve
    A speedy build is never expected. I shall enjoy following. Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    Beautifully done ship's boat! No shame in basswood. It is wood after all. Steve
  18. Tigersteve
    Hamilton, just went through your log. Enjoying it very much. Not the issues with the MS plans though. I shall join your audience. Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    Looping myself in. Awesome stuff! Steve
  20. Tigersteve
    That was a very enjoyable post to read. Ship looks great...no CT scan needed! Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    Looks good. Nice photos! Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    Just went through your log. The ship is coming along nicely. I agree with you that the practicum has such a strange deck layout. Steve
  23. Tigersteve
    I'll hop on board if you don't mind. Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    Thank you everyone for such nice comments. I am very happy with the outcome. Hoping I can plank the pinnace just as well or better. After doing some experimentation with a manila folder, I decided on the dimensions of the case. It will be 10" x 6" at its base and 5" tall. This leaves 1" clearance around the base and 2" clearance around the boat. Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    It's nice when you can just visit these places in person. I'm still trying to figure out how much buffer to leave on each dimension. I haven't found any standards on this online yet. Probably a personal preference. I think I need to do a mockup to see it in 3D. Don, thanks for the info. I will think on this. Steve

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