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  1. Tigersteve
    Count one more. Steve
  2. Tigersteve
    It's important to get off to a smooth start. Better than fighting with warped plywood. You can email them too. It's not always easy getting them on the phone. One man show over there. jgarcia@modelexpo-online.com
  3. Tigersteve
    Yes, sir. First build so I wanted to stick with as much of the kit supplied stock as possible. Steve
  4. Tigersteve
    It's been a while since I've redone something. So here it is- revised backstay pendents. Smaller seizings and a cleaner rope coil. Steve
  5. Tigersteve
    If it were me I would get replacements from them on all the sheets that are warped. I have this kit too in waiting. I'm sure there's other solutions. They are good with sending replacements. Might take a little time though. Steve
  6. Tigersteve
    Thank you, Per. I try not to use CA at all. Hate the stuff and it dries shiny, which is why I used it under the knot. I'm trying new things and learning a lot! Steve
  7. Tigersteve
    You will see a huge difference when that dries. Check other logs also of this build. Lots of useful tricks. Bob F has some impressive tutorials. Steve
  8. Tigersteve
    Thanks everyone for the nice comments and likes. Shroud pairs are complete. Used a touch of CA on the rope and tightened the two overhand knots for each deadeye over the CA. This allowed me to work quickly and cut excess rope a little closer to the knot. I coated the assembly with diluted white glue. Again, the length of rope was taken from the rigging plan. They will be seized to the mast next. These photos show crazy detail, but it looks clean to the naked eye. Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    Congrats! Can't wait to see the photos. Steve
  10. Tigersteve
    Looping myself in. Beautiful work. Steve
  11. Tigersteve
    It does look interesting. I'll watch too! Steve
  12. Tigersteve
    Looks good! Steve
  13. Tigersteve
    It's coming along nicely. Steve
  14. Tigersteve
    Forestay deadeye is complete. Again, the length taken from the rigging plan. Two overhand knots were used for the seizing. I used mini clothspins for spacers. This will also be presented onboard in the rope coil shown in the photo. (It's much cleaner in person!) The remaining four deadeyes will be seized to the mast. Steve
  15. Tigersteve
    Congrats! Looks great. Steve
  16. Tigersteve
    The backstay pendents make up the last of the blocks. I used brown rope for these, using the rigging plan to measure the length. These will be presented onboard the longboat in the rope coil you see in the photo. Roughly three hours of work. Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    That worked out nicely. Which parts of the build are maple? How is it working with the Maple? I would like to order some for my next project (English Pinnace). Steve
  18. Tigersteve
    Let's decide after she's planked;-) Forgive me- I haven't read all the previous posts thoroughly, but the waterline would be lower, correct? Just curious. If you do paint it, I think it would look better with the white starting lower. Not to debate anyone here. I really want to see it left unpainted though. Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    I'd like to follow too. Steve
  20. Tigersteve
    Nice! Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    Thomas- you are setting the bar very high for anyone's Syren build. I'll say again that I'm really enjoying this log. Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    Erik- thanks again for sharing your methods. Nice jig! Steve
  23. Tigersteve
    If the planking turns out clean, which I think it will be in your case, I would like to see it left unpainted. Just my thoughts. Wish you well health wise. Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    Since you did light it, it would make sense to add a hidden motor to the wheel so it rotates. I know that takes pre planning, but if it's doable, that would be a cool feature. Either way it's awesome. Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    Mike- it's easy to forget when the major focus is bending and shaping planks! I have a 4B pencil for the caulking. I leave it near the glue and toothpick in efforts to remember. It's not old age! Steve

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