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  1. Bossman
    Congratulations Kathy! Nice work.
  2. Bossman
    Gary, that is correct. It’s coming back to me now. My center line was marked on the top of the spacer between the two frames. This is what I measured from. Using the template and measuring also was how I placed them. They cane out real close as I had no issues with the windows.
  3. Bossman
    Gary, I don’t remember employing any special tricks on the stern timbers. I do remember measuring and eyeballing a lot! I used a string line. I do remember I attached the 2 middle frames first. Then made a spacer to put in between them. Once these were solid I proceeded with the rest using the template as described in the directions. Hopes this helps. Looking good!
  4. Bossman
    Robert, thank you for the encouragement and kind words. Sometimes we all need to remind ourselves that we are having fun!
  5. Bossman
    Looking good Gary. Your moving fast!
  6. Bossman
    Stunning! No other words for your artistry and craftsmanship. Well done Sir!
  7. Bossman
    Gary, looking good! With the guns and longboats finished first, it should be smooth sailing.
  8. Bossman
    John, thank you very much Sir! The junction of the middle rail and cat head supports really kicked my rear. As you know, we see every little mistake in our work. When something as difficult as this, for me anyway, they pile up pretty quick. After the 3rd or 4th time of making a piece and it’s still not right, sometimes you lose the will to do it again. I very much appreciated your kind words and glad to hear you are enjoying the build.
  9. Bossman
    Good day Gents. Thank you all for the likes. I am almost finished with the bow. The headrails and timbers have tried my patience, dedication and skills. I wish I had a magic bullet to give others building this ship some help but the truth is I cut, shaped, fit and threw away more than I can count. In the end, it was all I could do. There were times when I had to remind myself this should be fun! Criticism and hints are welcome.
  10. Bossman
    Welcome Colin! Many more than you have up on their first go. Me included. As has been said, ask lots of questions and have fun.
  11. Bossman
    Beautiful model! Great work
  12. Bossman
    Thanks for the likes Gents! Moving on with the headrails. I have really had to hold a tight rein on myself. You cannot work too slow here. As for the moulding on the cheeks and headrails, I choose to only cut and score with a push pin. When I tried to fancy it up, it just did not work. When you are cutting with an exacto oR scoring with whatever you choose, if you get off track, move ahead and cut back to the line. If you try to correct going in the same direction, your tool just wants to follow the wrong cut. My observation anyway. Also, the photo etch decoration is much easier to apply with the part off the boat. Kind of like going down with a falling horse. Best get your leg out of the stirrup on the downside. You have a much better outcome. I’ve tried it both ways! This has been an exercise in patience and dedication for this child.
  13. Bossman
    John, if you can find some wild bamboo, it is so much better than skewers. Living in Mississippi, I can get all I want. For what it’s worth, I started using bamboo, with a Model Machines plate and soon realized how many I would have to make. I resorted to the drill and fill method. Even doing that it took a long time. I did a rough count and I think it’s in the area of 8000 if memory serves me correct. Good luck!
  14. Bossman
    Allen, you are so right! 99% of my planking problems go right back to poor fairing.
  15. Bossman
    Thank you for all the likes folks! I have started on the cheeks and headrails which is new territory for this child. The bow sprint and figurehead is temporarily placed. It’s not anywhere near perfect but it’s the best bad eyes and shaking hands can do. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking too it. I need to tone down the colour on the figurehead before permanent mounting.
  16. Bossman
    Looking good Tim!
  17. Bossman
    Ronald, I soaked the planks for 2 or 3 minutes. I just used warm water. You will get a feel for heat and pressure. Don’t try to force it. It took me about 5 minutes for a finished plank. If you feel you need during the bending process, dip your finger in water and rub it on the plank. Good luck!
  18. Bossman
    Ronald, in the pics provided you can see I have made the bend with the twist using a candle. I used some old bass or lime wood 1/16” x 1/4”. This took about five minutes after soaking it for 2 or 3 minutes. Twist in opposite directions while putting a bend in it at the same time. Lay against the hull where it fits and trim. Pay no attention to the scrap piece of cherry, it was not used in the process. Hope this helps. In my opinion, soaking for 12 hours is way too long. Wood will only hold so much water. If I’m using boxwood I only soak it 30 minutes or so.
  19. Bossman
    If I may jump in here. Look at a picture of the Victory. It seems to me the last frame, and maybe the next one two it are not faired near enough. Especially the last one. It should more curved. This could be part of your problem Ronald.
  20. Bossman
    Thoroughly enjoying this interesting build!
  21. Bossman
    Bruce, I have a hard time remembering yesterday! I had a look at her and yes, I did file some notches. If you look at my post of April 20 you can see how they were filed. It was only the lower small part that needed notches. I do not remember having a lot of difficulty though. It is very little filing if you look at the post. Let me know how it comes out. mark
  22. Bossman
    I have been asked to show my process for making eye hooks for a 3/32 block. I hope this explains it. It takes a bit of practice to get quick but as my daughter says, “when it clicks dad, it just clicks.” I use 28 gauge annealed wire and a pair of modified hobby needle nose pliers. The last 1/4” of one jaw of the pliers has been rounded Almost to a point. Grab the very end of the wire at the smallest end of the rounded jaw roll it into a loop. The loop should end up on top of the wire. Now put the flat jaw against the loop you just formed and bend back the opposite way and you have something of a figure 8. Snip the end of the last circle you just made and here is what you get. I hope these directions are satisfactory.
  23. Bossman
    Gary, I would stay with the 3/32. The 1/8 look too large. Just my opinion. Chucks blocks were my choice. Have you considered making a hook and eye attached by rope as in the photo below? That is what I used on my Confederacy your cannons came out looking fantastic!
  24. Bossman
    Thank you all for the likes Gents. It means a lot! I’ve made a little more progress on the f’castle. 7 more knight heads and a few other details and it will be time to start on the headrails. My knees are shaking a bit thinking about that. My apologies if I do not go through a blow by blow of the build. I do not use any unique method an nothing I have not seen on dozens of build logs. That being said, if anyone has a question on how I tackled any phase, I will be happy to answer.
  25. Bossman
    Bud, start a build log and start making some sawdust! Slow and steady is the word. You will find lots of willing help here. Good luck.

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