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    Lincolnville Wherry by John Gummersall - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - SMALL

    in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1901 - Present Day

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    I have decided to take on the Lincolnville Wherry...  Seemed like a good one to start with....being a rank beginner,,,,
     
    This is my first build log, so hopefully I will make it informational and interesting for other beginners that would like to build the Wherry...
     
     
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    Be sure to read instructions carefully and try to build the entire model in your mind before you begin.  
    Wherry is built from  a jig, and instructions start out explaining the jig build process and showing pictures of the completed jig.   One issue (if you did not read the instructions first) is that, after the jig is built it mentions that you should mark the Stem, frame J5, and the transom pieces with a pencil where the tops of each planks are to be placed.  These marks show the position of the planks before gluing.   It would be very difficult  to use the sketches and mark the frame J5, and the transom pieces with the jig completed.  
     
    I suggest marking the frame J5, and the transom pieces before you build the jig
     
     
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    Below is the completed jig.  You can see it would be very hard to mark the Stem, frame J5, and the transom pieces from the completed jig,
    Die cut parts for the Jig were very good.  Only a little sanding required to make the part fit the jig diagram.    
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    Next step is building the Keel and backbone.  Ran into my first issue.  Note in the next two photos that the stem piece (K1) does not match the plans
     
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    Note the Stem (K1) piece seems to be about 4 mm short.  I called BlueJacket and brought the issue to their attention and they said they would cut a new piece and send it out.
    I know,,, you more experienced folks probably would have blown right by this and either built an entire new part or added the 4 mm piece at the end, but I wanted to follow 
    the plans and at least bring this to the attention of BlueJacket,,,
     
    At this point I am in limbo waiting for the new stem piece to arrive,,,  Hopefully it will show up in the next few days,,,,  🙂

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