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  1. Tigersteve
    Well worth the wait. Superb work! One of my favorite build logs. Steve
  2. Tigersteve
    Very nice work as usual, B.E. Steve
  3. Tigersteve
    I like your homemade waterline jig. Looking forward to seeing it painted. Steve
  4. Tigersteve
    Thank you guys for the nice comments. Mike, back to building the Mayflower. Steve
  5. Tigersteve
    Prior to installing the boat on the display base, strips of brown felt were glued for a custom fit. Three days of rigging the buckets with handles and rope coils using Syren ULTRA scale rope completed the model. I did my best to tie sheet bend knots, although that detail is difficult to notice at this scale. This was an enjoyable project and I learned a lot. Thank you David for designing this kit and keeping an eye on the build. Ryland Craze and Mike Stuntflyer, our exchanges on paint strategies and finishes was invaluable. I hope the rest of you will continue to follow as I get back to the Mayflower- Model Shipways. Steve
  6. Tigersteve
    Looks like your technique paid off. Looks sharp and clean! Steve
  7. Tigersteve
    Yes, agreed. A drill will be necessary, but I don’t think she will need it for quite some time into her next project.
  8. Tigersteve
    Thanks Lynn and everyone for the kind words and likes. She is getting very close to completion. Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    That should work fine. Steve
  10. Tigersteve
    Before installing the rope for the beckets, the holes needed to be reamed out. The tip of the ropes were treated with CA glue to prevent unraveling while passing them through the holes. The instructions advise cutting a 4” piece of rope, but I ended up cutting 6”. After knots were tied, watered down white glue was applied. When dry, the excess was cut with a sharp blade as close to the knot as possible. For the bow, a bit of excess rope was left after the knot. This looked cleaner than when I cut very close to the knot. Watered down white glue was also used to set the ropes into position. Securing the base is next before rigging the buckets. Steve
  11. Tigersteve
    Congratulations on completing your second model. Looking forward to following your next build. Steve
  12. Tigersteve
    A square strip is provided in the kit to create the thole pins. I rounded the strip and pre-painted before cutting 1/4” pieces. Test fitting before applying glue will give you an idea how much time is needed to set the pins. After the glue dries, lightly sand the pins to the same height. Touch up the paint afterwards. It was difficult to capture a good photo of the result. Steve
  13. Tigersteve
    It’s looking good! Steve
  14. Tigersteve
    Lynn, it does not look too complex for you but it seems expensive for what you are getting in that kit. Looks like a solid hull also, which comes with its own challenges. Looking for cost effective options for you. Another option is the Model Shipways Pilot Boat. Chuck Passaro has written a great practicum to supplement the instructions. https://modelexpo-online.com/Model-Shipways-PHANTOM-NY-PILOT-BOAT-196-SCALE_p_1017.html
  15. Tigersteve
    Longboat is a great kit with great instructions, but I have to disagree with that as your next choice. The scale and the planking make it very challenging and it could be frustrating. You have many choices though. Message me if you want specifics. Steve
  16. Tigersteve
    Well, if you got it on the first try that would not be normal! Lol You’ve already learned that the redo will always be better. Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    While I craft the thole pins, here is option #2 for presentation. This was my original idea for the bucket placement. If you are following this log or just came across it, please let me know which one is your preference. Your feedback is appreciated. Steve
  18. Tigersteve
    Here’s a couple of reference photos of the presentation I’ve settled on. Let me know if it’s too “kitchen sink” with the extra oar stowed underneath the thwarts. The rope and thole pins should complete the look nicely. (I hope!) Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    Lynn- I have to agree with Ryland’s recommendation. Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack. It looks like you will get some needed planking practice on this model and you have many different finishing options later in the project. It’s fairly inexpensive and will take quite a bit of time to complete, which is the way it should be. You will know when you are ready for a more complex project. No need to spend hundreds on a kit especially at this moment. Hope this helps. Steve
  20. Tigersteve
    Thank you very much gentlemen! I am not looking forward to creating or installing the thole pins Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    Leathering is completed and one coat of Wipe-On-Poly (second photo). I suppose I will need to eliminate one for the presentation. Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    Looks very neat. I like it! Steve
  23. Tigersteve
    Using the techniques described in the manual, I tapered and shaped the oars. To get a consistent tapering across all oars, I used the technique shown in the first photo where I sanded towards the blade. The oars were treated with several coats of natural stain followed by two coats of golden oak, which were wiped off after about a minute of saturation. Leathering is next. Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    Nice! Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    I think the sail looks pretty good. Shouldn’t the spar be rounded though? That is sticking out to me. Doesn’t look right. Steve

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