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    All frames installed. Lots of temporary bracing to be removed as planking progresses. Note shims on frames 14 and 16 Steve
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    The framing continues!! Note lots of temporary bracing....the bracing was added before the frames were placed on the keel. I pinned the frames to the plan for proper spacing, then added the reinforcements. They'll be removed later as I frame the deck. Steve
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    Since this was only my second build, I decided to forego all the interior details and completely close the boat up, concentrating on building my planking and rigging skills. Here are shots of the keel being assembled, the jig for installing the frames, and a few frames installed. I was very particular to concentrate on the frames being at the proper level; note that there will be some shimming needed to have the frames smoothly meet the rabbet. Also note that fairing will be done after all frames are in place, and generously braced. Steve
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    Hello! The Emma C. Berry is my second attempt at a model ship, my first being the Model Shipways Armed Virginia Sloop. The AVS was completed to the rigging stage, then put aside as life got in the way. My daughter recently had her first child, and to provide help to her (my wife and I are both retired school teachers) we were able to "house sit" a beautiful home on a lake near her, up in the Adirondack mountains of New York. No TV, just a big fireplace and a beautiful view of a lake. I had the Emma C. Berry in the stash so I figured getting her planked up would be a great way to spend time when we're not babysitting. So, I packed up a small set of tools and began. She's coming along nicely although I've made plenty of rookie mistakes. I didn't originally plan on creating a building log at NRG but I have taken some pictures and kept a journal, so I thought I'd give it a try! Currently I'm home and the boat and building journal are up at the lake. Attached are a couple photos of her current state. If there's any interest here, I'll dig in! Steve

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