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Tigersteve

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  1. I think this kit looks cool as well. I will follow. Good luck! Steve
  2. Very sharp, Erik. Are you going to do the tree nailing when the time comes? Steve
  3. Thanks everyone for your support. Haha- I know that riggging will pose a whole new set of challenges so I will not be finished soon. Also, I have intentions of displaying the Pinnace with this boat so I want to complete all aspects of this build except the rigging and come back to it when the Pinnace is complete. I'm going to have to decide if it will make sense to display these two together. Steve
  4. Some more progress on the metal work. Lift rings and thwart accepting the mast installed. The locker lid is complete and the mast step is also installed. The locker hinges are next. I think she is getting there! Steve
  5. Yes- go with your gut and redo. It looks good in photos but may cause a problem later? Steve
  6. It's coming along nicely! Photos are a little fuzzy but it looks very clean still. Steve
  7. I've been working on shaping the thwart that will accept the mast. Cockpit seats are stained and installed. Here's some photos, which also include the first coat of paint on the metal work: lift rings and metal for the mast braces. Wow- these parts are small! Steve
  8. Looking really good. Welcome back to the 18th century longboat battle. Nirvana will be excited as well to see your build return! It's so much more fun after planking is completed. Still difficult though. Steve
  9. I'm new to this hobby but your Niagra is the cleanest I've seen. Steve
  10. I second that. I'm sure you will elevate that subject to the next level with your build. Steve
  11. Installed the front face of the locker. It's a little less than 1/16" thick. I was out of 1/32" sheet stock from the kit (used it all for the cap rail). It will be covered anyway with the lid. Cut and shaped all the thwarts with the exception of the one that will accept the mast. Left out the grooves. I did a set of thwarts with them but it didn't add much. Boxwood would have looked better with the grooves. This was another tricky production. Installation was easy after they were shaped. Do not doubt- this is an advanced kit for a reason! Steve
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