Cleat
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I cut chunks of the balsa included with the kit to fit the voids. I used a saw, files, and sandpaper to shape the bow. That was a fun step.
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I have never bent wood before so I found a video to find out what to do. I soaked the ends of a couple pieces in warm water for about 20 minutes then used an iron to work the bend. I inadvertently creased the bend with the edge of the iron but that turned out to help the bend. I’d clamp the planks until they dried. Then I’d glue and clamp them again. I noticed that I created different arcs on each plank and I ended up with uneven planking (yellow glue is a structural component in my build).
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Mistake #2 When I test fitted the transom it broke, I should have filed the slot to locate the transom for a looser fit. Planking the bottom was straight forward but I should have trimmed the planks before planking the sides.
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I installed the chine. I discovered that rubber bands work well as clamps.
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The frame assembly is straight forward but I managed to make a mistake. Mistake #1 I didn’t fully seat one of the bulkheads (I discovered the problem when I stated planking). I had to sand down the top and add material to the bottom.
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For my first wooden boat kit I chose the Dumas Chris-Craft 1956 Capri. I wanted a modest kit to learn the basics and the kit offers a good introduction. I really like wooden inboard boats – they have a special sound. As a woodworking hobbyist I’m discovering that I’m not used to working with small parts. Since this is my first build, I am including my mistakes. The Dumas kit is complete, they say there are more than enough planks (I have extra pieces after planking). The drawing is very helpful and the instructions provide enough instruction to complete the kit (I’d like to see more tips). I use the plastic base as a place to store the project as I work on it. I’ll replace the plastic base with a wooden one that emulates a slow wake.
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Thanks for the information. I need to order some chrome paint. I've started a document of my notes and organizing pictures to create a build log.
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I'm glad I found this thread (I wish I'd found it earlier). I'm building the Dumas '56 Chris-Craft Capri - my fist build. I'm overcoming a number of my mistakes but I am enjoying the challenge. Your build is a guide for me to document my build. I noticed an aluminium clamp that you used to shape a plank (post #24 Feb 3), I wish I had something like that when I attempted planking. What is the fixture called and where did you get it? I'm looking into what to use to chrome the plastic fixtures. I noticed the Spaz Stix spray you used and the result looks good, I'm not familiar with that product. Why did you paint the part black before the chrome?
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I've been reading Ship Modeling Simplified and I decided to get a more modest kit to start with. I've also been putting together a tool wish list and like JimJ mentioned, I'll be getting a X-acto knife set and a razor saw set. Plus a couple other tools that seem useful like some small clamps.
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Thanks for the welcome. That applies to me too.
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I saw an ad for a Dumas 1949 19ft CHRIS-CRAFT Racing Runabout boat kit in a catalog I get as a woodworker and I decided I want to built it. I came here to research my project. I read the New to Shipbuilding thread to get an idea of the hurdles. I looked through a build thread for the runabout and it mentioned a book called Mahogany in Scale; I bought the book to become familiar with the process. As a woodworker I’m also trying to determine the smaller tools that I’ll need. I’ve been looking through a Micro Mark catalog trying to decide what tools might be useful. I’d appreciate any recommendations. I’m in Minnesota, US and I’m looking into my next winter project. I think the boat kit is something I can do (but it will probably take longer than I think).
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