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  1. Tigersteve
    It's coming along nicely! Photos are a little fuzzy but it looks very clean still. Steve
  2. Tigersteve
    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
  3. Tigersteve
    Sounds like scratch to me. Looks cool Ken. Steve
  4. Tigersteve
    Looks great. Steve
  5. Tigersteve
    Looks awesome. Steve
  6. Tigersteve
    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
  7. Tigersteve
    Looks great! Steve
  8. Tigersteve
    I'm new to this hobby but your Niagra is the cleanest I've seen. Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    I second that. I'm sure you will elevate that subject to the next level with your build. Steve
  10. Tigersteve
    Great stuff! Steve
  11. Tigersteve
    Very sharp! Steve
  12. Tigersteve
    You're doing an amazing job with the build! Steve
  13. Tigersteve
    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
  14. Tigersteve
    Nicely done! Steve
  15. Tigersteve
    Nirvana- I think you are right about our sole two longboats. I'm sure once they're finished there will come a new builder. This project is a good lure for a beginner because of its price point and nice looking finished model. I'm liking the brass unblackened. I'm in process of constructing the thwarts. Not adding the grooves. They didn't add much to my model and will look better without. Steve
  16. Tigersteve
    Precision is the word you are looking for. Exciting to see this build take place. Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    Well done! Steve
  18. Tigersteve
    Awesome! Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    Nice boat Karl! Steve
  20. Tigersteve
    Thanks Erik. I guess we'll see how correct they are when I install the thwarts! The grooves were working out ok but not as neat as I wanted. Then I was running out of that size strip. Decided it wasn't worth the effort. Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    Risers installed. Another tricky install. They are as symmetrical as I could get them. No grooves. Wasted too much wood. I will try on the thwarts. Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    Nice job, Mike! That will sand out nicely. What finish are you going for? Color of stain, etc. I've been happy with a thorough sanding, pre stain, and natural stain. Then WOP. How was she to plank compared to the longboat? Same or a bit easier? Not looking forward to it myself. Glad you have your eyes on the whaleboat. That looks like a niice project. Steve
  23. Tigersteve
    Mike- just came across this build. Very nice! Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    Thank you for the kind words. They are a great motivator for me. Trying to keep it as clean as possible without going nuts. Although it's easier said than done. This kit looks simple but it's extremely challenging as you know. I look forward to sharing more progress. I'm taking it slow. Life really slows the build down. Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    I like the most subtle option. Try drilling holes, filling them with regular wood filler then sand and stain natural or satin. Take time drilling straight lines. This screwed me up with my build. Steve

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