Kenneth Powell

Aren't we our own worst critic?

But that's the only way to improve.

Keep on goin Russ

Kenneth

Very, Very Nice, Russ

Looks like you've taken up any room for improvement.

Kenneth

Thanks guys for your input.

I did try the clamp-to-jig approach but they popped too much once released.

When I tried to cut directly they broke.

Maybe I need more practice, but I have them now.

Painting is next then attaching.

Thanks - Kenneth

Pieces Parts. I tried to cut these out but the kit-supplied basswood kept splitting. I then heat bent them.

Let me know what you think

Kenneth

Looking Good, Russ

Just like all your work.

Kenneth

Moving right along, Russ. Always a pleasure to see your work.

A few of the older boats with similar lines were out at the annual Blessing of the Fleet yesterday in Biloxi. I was on the 1931 Doris Mae.

Keep up the good work - 

Kenneth

Thanks guys.

I will add a thin coat of satin finish to match the other decks and move on the head rails. Just following the book.

Kenneth

Outstanding building technique and patience pays off with great looking margin planking.

Keep up the good work

Kenneth

Please let me know what you think

Photos I said I would post. I got busy.

Trimmed and sanded with my little boot. Then a little stain - just like the other decks

Well it's been a while, work has picked up a bit and I added more exercise time for better general health.

I was at a point of rigging 2 of the guns under the upper deck and just got stuck. I don't like the rigging line that came with the kit - it has a memory and is not very flexible. I did well on the breech lines and may do those only on the model to reduce clutter on deck. Please tell me what you think. I planked the upper deck but I will pull a few off and add more nibbing. My photos are blurry so I will take more soon (relatively).

Comments Welcome

Thanks - Kenneth

Russ - It was good to see you at the wooden boat show last weekend. I really like your use of building jigs you had on display. Too bad the rain put a damper on the sailing.

Everyone - This is a great little lugger. The lines are clean and hull shape shows the fine lines of an original Biloxi shrimp boat.

Thanks - Kenneth

Russ -

I'm sure Mr. Baker would enjoy going over a set of lugger model plans. He hopes to build one someday.

Kenneth

Very Good, Russ.

She does look polished up for the regatta. And what a wonderful gift.

Same question ... What's next?

Kenneth

She really looks good - an excellent representation of a working vessel with pretty lines.

Kenneth

Another good use of a jig, Russ.

You say it became easy, but it started out smart.

Kenneth

Very nice use of a building jig - even for a small boat.

Now you can pop em off as often as you like.

Kenneth

Russ -

It was good to see you at the wooden boat show in Biloxi yesterday; once a year is not often enough.

Everyone -

The photos are nice but nothing is like seeing this little schooner up close and personal. The decal work is amazing for this scale and so is the deck planking. You almost need a magnifying glass to see the hardware (I used my reading glasses) and it is top-notch.

Kenneth

Good Luck Guys.

You're right, it is brave

Kenneth

Looking good Russ.

Nice precision work.

Kenneth

Thanks Russ

I hope to varnish the deck sometime this week when the stain completely dries.

Kenneth

Hello Everyone -

Just to let you all know what I've been up to the last few months:

My son is now an official BSA Eagle Scout. I didn't do any of the work on his 39 merit badges but as a dad I pushed and worked him right up to the end. He's much taller than my 5'1"

Also:

Once again, I didn't do any of the work but keeping a teenager focused through graduation is a real challenge. The admiral and I are very proud.

I would steal a few moments at a time and work on my Rattlesnake. I realized I need to put a finish on the deck before I can mount the guns and I need to build and place the gratings and such before that. The guns almost completed and set on the deck:

I want to put a light stain on the deck to minimize the differences in the color of the kit supplied wood. I made a little test sheet:

The stain is drying and I will apply a coat of satin varnish on that. More photos to follow.

Comments and suggestions welcome.

Kenneth

Russ -

It was good to see you at the Wooden Boat Show in Biloxi earlier today. Also nice to see this little gem of a model schooner.

Everyone -

Photos can't do justice to the intricate detail in this build. Too bad I didn't have a magnifying glass 

Kenneth

That is bad news. But, if you want, and you have the rest of the kit, you could use the templates and cut out new parts. Of course, that's up to you.

Kenneth

Just to repeat the obvious - GREAT looking deck.

Kenneth