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    Thanks Keith, I've also used the Q-tips.. mostly for applying isopropyl alcohol when I've made mistakes!
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    Thanks Ryland. The glue tips are helpful, as is the description of the laser beam! I'll have to pay attention. I was thinking I was putting too many pictures up... I'm only on step 3, but hopefully the details will help other newbies!
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    Thanks turangi, I'll try that method going forward!
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    Thanks @druxey, @Don, @Keith Black, I really appreciate your advice! I will definitely try some combination of these (my white glue just isn't doing well , and as Don said, doesn't get the initial grab). I'll probably start using Yellow glue on the next steps!
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    Question: When do I use the yellow wood glue? So far, I'm only using Elmers white glue, but it doesn't seem to hold very well. Advice?
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    Thanks, Rob, for this GREAT program! I'm a brand new newbie, and I was having trouble because all my pics were being posted upside-down. But with your program, I was able to load my pics as they were intended! (They are a bit big, so I might resize down a bit, but this is a wonderful tool!)
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    Thanks everyone, for the tips! Ok, I THINK i've figured out the photo issues. Here goes! I've finished steps 1, 2 and 3. I may be overdoing this blog but I've decided to post everything I'm doing along the way, with my thoughts along with it! So step 1 – using the one-piece bottom, I was able to get the cleats attached (this went fairly well) I still can’t really understand how to use “water & brush” to remove excess glue, but my toothpick seemed to work for me! Step 2 adding the stem. I had to redo this a couple times. Glue didn’t seem to be holding. In the forward view, it looks a bit crooked to me, but I’m hoping its just the camera angle! Next came the transom, stern knee, and stern cleat. I did the transom and the stern knee first, and then realized I had forgotten the stern cleat. But it seemed to turn out ok. Side view The next step went ok... And finally, to end my work for today, I curved the bottom. At first, I was worried because the ends of the dory were much higher than 1/8" (as in this pic), but as it dried, the ends came down to where they needed to be! I am very happy with what I did today... lots to learn, but its fun!
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    Thanks niwotwill, and the sawdust idea is great! I will keep that in mind!
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    I finished steps 1, 2 and 3, but having trouble inserting my pics (they are upside down!) Any ideas? I also uploaded the pictures to postimage.org (where they were automatically rotated correctly), but I don't know how to get them from postimage.org into this blog! Asking for help - need advice! Thanks!
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    Thanks turangi, for the sanding advice. I did exactly what you said, that is, I applied more pressure to one end! Oops! But its all part of the learning process!
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    Joseph F, this is an impressive build log! i am just starting out, and reading/seeing your progression from beginning to end is going to be really helpful to me, so thanks for your log! Your Dory looks amazing! Your pictures are great... are they from a phone or a camera? Also, when I tried to upload my pics, they posted but were upside-down. Is there a trick to getting good pics posted?
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    Thanks Ryland, that's good to know! I found a few build logs but I imagine there's many more! The ones I found have been helpful for me to visualize what this is supposed to look like!
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    Thanks, I can't believe I screwed it up, but its in the right place now. All part of the learning process! And I'm really surprised at how much fun I'm having with this!
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    Uh oh. I just posted my build log, but i put it in the wrong place! (I put it in the "Scratch" forum, but I should've put it in the "Kit" forum!) Since I'm just starting, I'm going to delete it and start it again in the right place!
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    Ok, so this is my very first build, and here's what I've learned so far. This is going to be harder than i thought, but surprisingly enjoyable, trying to do this. Also, I've confirmed I am not a perfectionist! (this could be a blessing or a curse!) Step 1: I thought I'd try the harder beginning, that is, gluing the 3 bottom planks together. Apparently I took the instructions to "prepare & sand" the planks too literally, because they don't fit flush together. Not to worry, I used an enormous amount of glue trying to get them to stick. I tried to wipe off the excess with a brush and water, but that seemed to just water down the glue, and the pieces would not bind. So I used isopropyl alcohol, dismantled everything, and tried again. No such luck, but i found that if i placed the pieces together, ran a bead of glue over the top and let it sink in-between the planks, it might hold. As you can see in the photo, although it is "holding", there is daylight between the planks! Although catastrophic if at sea, (and I'm trying to build an "authentic" boat), I went ahead and attached the cleats (one of which is too long), just for practice. Oh, I also found that a toothpick works well in removing excess glue. Not sure if that's the right way to do this, but its working for me! I've decided to call this a 'trial run" for me to practice on, and I will now use the "backup" one-piece bottom to continue (because this first try might fall apart during the rest of the build) but at least I am learning! Next post will hopefully show a completed step one (one-piece bottom of boat with cleats!) Showing my failed trial run here... (not sure why my pics are coming out upside-down!)
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    Thanks for the warm welcome and words of encouragement! I've started (and already made mistakes), but more on that in my blog, which I'm going to go set up now, and really looking forward to this new adventure!
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    Wow, this looks really good! thanks for your pictures... I am just starting out (just opened the box!), and your pics show me what its supposed to look like after planking. thanks!
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    At first I was going to try the Yankee Hero, but after more research, i ended up getting the Lowell Grand Banks Dory! Here i go!
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    Greetings! Love this website. Amazing info. I read several members blogs for the Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways) and the kit looked like the one for me, so I've purchased it and made it as far as opening the box! I'm going to start a build log (although I'm not quite sure how to do that!) Any advice? Meanwhile, I'm going to go read some more logs... I'm kinda scared to get started (so I went out and bought some more tools recommended in the instructions, but now I've got to bite the bullet and start the project!)
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    Bobandlucy, thanks for this build log. Nicely done! I just purchased this kit and I'm looking forward to getting started, and your blog is full of helpful info in knowing what to expect! I am brand new to modeling, having just retired two weeks ago. I was going to start with the Bluejacket Yankee Hero, but this Dory is much less expensive, and will teach me (hopefully) some great skills for future use! If mine turns out as nice as yours, I will try the 2nd in the series, the Norwegian Sailing Pram, next.
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    Thanks for the suggestion! I'm newly retired (as of last week) so I'm very motivated to get started. I ordered the Yankee Hero, but I'm going to check out the Billings also!
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    Hello, and thanks for this informative article! I am a rank beginner, and my first choice was going to be the Mantua Achilles (I love the way the ship looks, and the rigging, etc), but after reading your blog, and some other missives about the inherent dangers of starting above my skill level, I am now thinking the BlueJacket Yankee Hero would be a better choice, and could teach me some basic skills before attempting a more complex model. Thanks! (And any thoughts on what other models I should try, after the Yankee Hero, before tackling the Achilles?)

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