Jim T

I like that scraper ('s). Gonna have to learn about that. Jim

Thanks. Got a little more done today. Cut out the station templates and got everything done except for the bevel on the sides. I'll wait until my new Byrnes Disc Sander gets here in a couple of weeks to do that part. Then I was able to get the material milled out for what will be Building Jig #2. I'm really impressed with how easy it is to add pics to posts in this website. Gotta try and not get too carried away! Jim

OK let's see if I can get this picture posting thing figured out. Got the Building Jig #1 cut out, along with the Support Blocks for the Station Templates. Glued the paper patterns onto 1/8" aircraft plywood. Milled the slots for the Station Bulkheads. My first time milling wood with my mill.........worked great! I was able to custom fit each Station Template as I went along. Moved the Building Jig and finished up the slots. PS: Here's the link to DocBlakes Sharpie build thread that I had to delete from the previous post:

This is the first post in my build log of the construction of the Generic Sharpie, based on my recently received NRG plans (ordered last Monday and received on Thursday). It was designed by Bill Strachan with the plans drawn by Al Saubermann. The scale is 3/4" = 1' (1:16 scale). Bill also wrote a 277-page, step-by-step monograph to go along with the plans. This was the deciding factor in my decision to do this build. Before moving on, I'm posting some background info from my introductory post a few days ago: Lately I've renewed my interest in model boat (notice I said "boat" and not "ship") building. I've been around boats pretty much all my life. I owned a commercial salmon troller (37') for 29 years and did extensive rebuilding of it (steel) during that time. I built a 16' Hartley Trailor Sailor (double chine plywood) some 40 years ago now. Also an 8' sailing dingy during that time. Since my teenage years my I've been in and out of building and flying model RC airplanes. A couple of years ago, I fulfilled a life time desire to learn about machining metal and purchased a Sherline lathe and mill and have built several model steam engines. I've been a lifetime woodworker and still have a fairly complete woodshop. As I eluded to, my main interest is in smaller boats that can be built in a larger scale (1:24 on up). Some years back (about 8 ) I purchased the Model Shipways "Glad Tidings" kit. After looking at it, I decided to get my feet wet with something simpler and started on the Model Shipways "Speakeasy" kit. I recently got back to the "Speakeasy" kit and am just now starting the planking process. I'm currently thinking about getting involved in Chuck's Medway Longboat group build and doing a build thread representing the bottom of the skill level ladder. I've done several build threads of my engine builds over on Model Engine Maker and they're quite fun to do. Plus, they're such a great platform for getting input, support and guidance from more skilled folks. Also, I'm going to order the plans for the NRG "Generic Sharpie" to look that over as well. OK........ I received the plans, have been reading Bill's monograph and have decided this is the project for me. I'll keep pecking away on the "Speakeasy" build, but my main focus will be on the Sharpie. Here's the link to the plans: https://www.thenrg.org/plans-and-projects.php#!/Plans-for-the-Generic-East-Coast-Oyster-Sharpie/p/102467696/category=13294033 Here's the link for Bill's monograph: https://www.thenrg.org/resources/sharpie/nrg-sharpie-monograph-updated.pdf I tried to add a link for DocBlake's Sharpie build thread, but got after I added it I couldn't add anymore to this post so I, unfortunately, had to delete it. Don't want to get too windy in this post, so will end it and add more in future posts. Jim

Thanks for the welcome. I ordered the Generic Sharpie plans from NRG on Monday and they arrived yesterday............impressive delivery! Also included was a complimentary copy of the "Nautical Research Journal. What a nice magazine. It is the Summer 2018 issue and the very first article was about Yard Mine Sweepers. Back when I owned my salmon troller, I used to have it hauled out for bottom work at the Astoria Marine Construction Company (AMCCO) http://historywithheart.com/astoria_marine.htm They built minesweepers during WWII. When I was there in the 70's, 80's and 90's, the shipyard was just a shell of it's former glory, but in the buildings there were still a lot of patterns and staging left from the minesweeper days. Anyway, what a nice set of plans. I spent yesterday afternoon looking them over and have spent the last few days reading the Monograph of the build. Between the plans and the Monograph I can envision a successful outcome with making this a first scratch building project. I was also considering Chuck's Medway Longboat group build, but am presently thinking that the Generic Sharpie will be a better project for me to start with. Plus, I'm really enthused about milling my own building lumber and setting up the building jigs. i have lots of questions, but will save those for when I get a build thread set up. Jim

I've been perusing this forum for a few weeks now and thought it time to introduce myself. Lately I've renewed my interest in model boat (notice I said "boat" and not "ship") building. I've been around boats pretty much all my life. I owned a commercial salmon troller (37') for 29 years and did extensive rebuilding on it (steel) during that time. I built a 16' Hartley Trailor Sailor (double chine plywood) some 40 years ago now. Also an 8' sailing dingy during that time. Since my teenage years my I've been in and out of building and flying model RC airplanes. A couple of years ago, I fulfilled a life time desire to learn about machining metal and purchased a Sherline lathe and mill and have built several model steam engines. I've been a lifetime woodworker and still have a fairly complete woodshop. As I eluded to, my main interest is in smaller boats that can be built in a larger scale (1:24 on up). Some years back (about 8 ) I purchased the Model Shipways "Glad Tidings" kit. After looking at it, I decided to get my feet wet with something simpler and started on the Model Shipways "Speakeasy" kit. I recently got back to the "Speakeasy" kit and am just now starting the planking process. Hopefully this introduction doesn't sound too much like a job application. However, in a sense I guess it is since my goal is to become a working member (apprentice) of this fine forum. I'm currently thinking about getting involved in Chuck's Medway Longboat group build and doing a build thread representing the bottom of the skill level ladder. I've done several build threads of my engine builds over on Model Engine Maker and they're quite fun to do. Plus, they're such a great platform for getting input, support and guidance from more skilled folks. Also, I'm going to order the plans for the NRG "Generic Sharpie" to look that over as well. Best Regards, Jim