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  1. Tigersteve
    Coming along nicely, Mike. Steve
  2. Tigersteve
    Significant progress on the blocks. I used the method described in the article below, but I used white glue and a simple overhand knot for the seizing. There's a bit of excess rope because I didn't want to cut too close to the knot (done this already!). A thinner line for the seizing would make the excess rope invisible. The rope coils should hide some of this. Steve http://www.modelboatyard.com/stropping.html
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    Welcome back! This kit is really difficult to plank. Took me a lot of time. Chuck's planking videos helped a lot. Plus all the great build logs. Good news is the build moves along after the planking and fairing inboard are done. I'll follow along. Steve
  4. Tigersteve
    Thanks so much, guys! Sam- I am excited I can present the longboat in a different way. I really like your unique presentation of it as well. Karl- the hooks are made from 28 gauge wire that came with the kit. Scratched them up a bit so I need to do some touchup before install. I just realized today that I need to make two more hooks so the lashing of the boat can take place. Steve
  5. Tigersteve
    Agreed Steve
  6. Tigersteve
    This is awesome. Steve
  7. Tigersteve
    Getting interesting! Steve
  8. Tigersteve
    Excellent recovery! Excellent work! Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    Just a small update. I stropped these four blocks with hooks. Two 3/32" blocks for the staysail and jibsail halyard and two 1/8" blocks that will hook to the mast. The two hooks below will be stropped to 1/8" blocks with rope to hook to the backstay chainplates. Roughly four hours of work. Good practice making hooks. Oh, did I mention they are tiny? Steve
  10. Tigersteve
    Looks good! Steve
  11. Tigersteve
    If you can learn from my mistakes, I'm good with that! It would have worked also to remove it after the glue dried, but yes, I'm sure it was easier before it dried. Look forward to more updates and photos. It's a difficult kit. Take your time and redo what you're not happy with. Steve
  12. Tigersteve
    Been enjoying your build. You are moving right along! Steve
  13. Tigersteve
    No surprises here, Erik. Another superb planking job. Well done! Steve
  14. Tigersteve
    I would suggest gently wiggling the bulkhead forward and aft while holding the keel to remove it. You need all the bulkheads square before planking. After you free the bulkhead you can gently file the excess glue and reset the bulkhead. I used Elmers wood glue throughout. It makes redoing things a lot easier. (I did this a lot!) Steve
  15. Tigersteve
    Looks like a solid start, Per. I will follow along if you don't mind. What a change in size from the longboat! Steve
  16. Tigersteve
    Congrats, Per! I have to agree with Erik. More photos needed to see the details. What's the next project? Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    Very clean, impressive work! Steve
  18. Tigersteve
    Learning a lot from you, gentlemen. Erik, nice tutorial. You are helping a lot of folks. It's going to turn out great. Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    Looks great! So, what's the surprise you mentioned? Steve
  20. Tigersteve
    Very nice result on your model. Fantastic! Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    Thank you, gentlemen! I have all the plans for the rigging and layout running through my head. Needed to get a reference photo out here. I'm unsure if the rudder will be installed or stowed. I don't want to obscure the details inside the boat. The windlass handles will most likely be installed as well. The oars will need to be kept on the gallows bits. Yes, the ME line looks like a lost cause. I will use Syren rope for the Mayflower. Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    Paint touch up and refinishing some parts before stropping blocks, seizing line, and creating rope coils. In the meantime, I have been planning the layout of all parts inside and out of the boat. I took my first reference photo. All parts are not included yet. Steve
  23. Tigersteve
    I agree with Erik. Three days was quick. Fine work! Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    I appreciate all the feedback and likes. I remade one chainplate/deadeye as I did not like how it was sitting higher than the other deadeye. Found a better way to make it by wrapping the wire around the deadeye and making the seam near the opening for the nail. Decision made about the rigging. I will present it partially rigged and lashed down (mast and oars on the gallows bits). Thank you, Cathead, for the encouragement! I think I was leaning towards this from the start. I unraveled the ME line. It seems useless for the tasks ahead. I picked up some poly/cotton thread. I'm going to get a spool of brown as well. Take a look at the line that came with the kit compared to the spools I purchased for about $1.50 each. Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    Nice! Your photos are clear. No worries. Have not forgotten about your surprise.(missing windlass) Glad you're enjoying rigging. I'm looking forward to mine as well. Steve

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