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Wow! Very, very nice Mike.  The display with the maintenance crew is perfect 👌 

I like these whaleboats, looks like you've made a good start, despite having little problems to overcome! 

RE wavy plans: give them a once over with the Admirals iron, it works for me to flatten creases in folded plans/drawings. 

This week's efforts were lay some planks, then take some off

The first tabbed planked was removed as I was not entirely happy, I'd been looking at it and the more I looked the less I liked it!

Two planks at the bow also had to come off, they weren't looking good either.

with these redone and fitted I'm slowly  inching my way towards the bulwarks. 

I'm happy with the fit of the tabbed ones around the coamings now and hopefully will make some better progress this weekend. 

I appreciate all the comments, likes and visits, so thanks to everyone. 

Cheers 

Very nice Wimpy Andy, the bomb doors look really good.

Count me in.

A little update in words but a big step forward with the deck for me!

The first tabbed planked done (on the third attempt). Onwards to the next one.

Thanks for the likes, comments and having a look. 

Cheers

I'm loving the uncared for looking roof! Really good work.

Finished it looks

even cooler!!

One cool looking model!! 

Congratulations on finishing Winnie. 

She looks great and the crew put that bit extra to the gundeck!

I shall borrow then stern cover idea if you don't mind!

Your Winnie is looking good!

2 minutes ago, glbarlow said:

It’s a process, tabbing those center planks takes time and the willingness to do it more Thant once, at least for me. 

Yep, that's why I'm lining the whole deck, to take a rest from remaking, for the 3rd time, the first tabbed plank😁🙄. Third time lucky, isn't that what they say!?!

Thank you Frank. 

With the deck I'm 3 days in and not a lot further on, except being in the process of lining the deck off

Cross cut or rip saw, it's looking fantastic!

Very good detail at such a small scale😉

It's no surprise to me, that this dio is well viewed, all down to your skill my friend 😊😁

I've started to add planks to the centre band, I think this may take a while.

The rest of the centre sections have been marked out for the planks.

Thanks for all the comments, likes or calling by. 

Cheers 

I wouldn't worry about Winnie going anywhere while you're in Patagonia. She'll wait patiently 🙂

Enjoy the trip! 

Thank you all for the nice comments. 

I'll leave the cabin floor natural, with a coat or two of WOP,  but I think I shall paint the stove base.

Thanks Chuck, yes, I enjoyed making them up as well.

Thank you Gary. Much credit to Chuck for excellent parts!

The rest of the margin planks have been made, tweaked and fitted. The cabin floor is dry fitted, the coamings and partners are temporarily glued to facilitate deck planking.

This is because I'm bound to damage them when sanding the deck planks.

I've cut and placed the centre plank. Glue will follow when I'm completely happy withe the placement. 

Many thanks to all that have visited, commented or hit the thumbs up.

Cheers

On 1/25/2023 at 5:22 AM, mtaylor said:

Well, every guy has a hobby they spend money.... models, golf,  and/or beer.

All three at times, although golf cannot be played while modelling , or vice- versa😬

Very nice! Camo is especially eye-catching 👀

I'm in!😊

Thank you Glenn.

Made both ladders

they are lovely little projects and definitely worth taking time putting them together. 

the single ladder is sanded and had a coat of poly. Larger one is waiting for the glue to dry.

Been to the library and printed the margin planks. 

Cut out the sections to test them on Winnie. 

With a bit of fettling they will be just right.

first starboard bow section cut out, and sanded to fit

Tomorrow I shall attempt the others and try to match the scarph joints together.

As always thanks for the comments, likes and looking in. Everything is greatly appreciated. 

Cheers 

William, welcome to MSW