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  1. The Lazy Saint
    Hi all. Thanks for the kind words Edward. Five planks in and the Gunports + Oarports have been cut. They will have to be done again when the internal planks are fitted but after my experience with the Ballahoo l know it is easier to carve one layer of planking at a time, rather than two. I can hear the purists among you shaking your heads and tutting about my "Round" Oarports, please forgive me but cutting "Square" holes that small (and making them look good) is beyond me. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Well done Jörgen, this is exceptional work. I (and probably most) will never achieve this standard but it is inspiring stuff and, for me certainly, it's a standard to strive for. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, Thanks Edward, glad you like it, however, l can't claim to own it as l saw a similar thing elsewhere. That is of course the beauty of Google and forums like this, it's great for sharing ideas. I started the second planking today and overall, l am pleased with my efforts, however, I did have a mishap. I was trying to force (note to self, never ever force anything, if it won't fit first time something is amiss) the planking into the groove at the top of the keel post. It snapped off, l said "Oh dear what a shame" or words to that effect. I have glued it back on and, with filler and a little luck, l may be able to repair the damage. Fingers crossed. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, A little bit more done, slow but sure. Today l fitted the Stern Counter ready for the second planking and lined up the guns for rigging. I am doing as much as l can off the ship in the hope of getting them exactly the same. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi All, 1st planking completed and sanded smooth, l think l have improved quite a bit from my first effort on the Ballahoo, so it appears the lessons were learnt. No room for complacency though as l shall be starting the 2nd planking next and that, after all, is the most important. Also a little more work on the cannons. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, I am going to paint Edward, for two reasons. Firstly, l would like to keep to the same colour scheme as my Ballahoo, they will make a nice pair. Secondly, l must be honest, l don't think my planking is up to standard just yet. I have now completed the 1st planking and tomorrow, when it is dry, l will sand. As l still had a bit of time spare during this session l thought l would take a look at the guns. Tomorrow l will sand and, perhaps, if l have time, l will do a bit more to the guns. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, Thanks for the kind words Edward and thanks also for pointing out the danger of me knocking off my transom posts, l will proceed with care. l have finished the starboard sides 1st planking, tomorrow l shall finish the port side then Sunday l will sand smooth in preparation for the 2nd planking. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint
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    Hi All, Thanks for the advice Eamonn l really appreciate it, good advice and constructive criticism is always welcom, I am always grateful when someone takes the time to help by passing on their wisdom. I am nearing the end of my first planking, l was hoping to finish it today but as l was getting a little tired (tiredness equals errors) l decided to call it a day, it will still be there tomorrow. I am glad l selected Ballahoo as my first build as the hull was, in my opinion, the easier of the two. I hope l have used my experience from the first build to good effect, it is much better to leave the keel off, it is vital to cut the bearding line and a pin pusher with very fine pins is a great investment. I hope you have as good a holiday with your Grandchildren as l did with mine Edward, good luck. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi All, Today l have started the first stage of the build. I have been away for a few days and have been looking forward to returning and, indeed, to getting a grip with the Sherbourne. Building the framework is very much the same as the Ballahoo, the difference this time being that l have learnt some lessons. 1. I have not fitted the keel, l believe l will produce better results if l fit the keel after l have planked and sanded. 2. I have cut the bearding line so won't have to sand the planks wafer thin. 3. I have assembled the bulkheads before beveling, l was rather enthusiastic with my beveling last time and had to build up some areas. By doing it this way l believe l will be more precise, we shall see. (Fingers crossed) Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Thanks Eamonn, I have started my next build log, it's HM Cutter Sherbourne. I won't be able to get started until l return from holiday but l will be sure to keep watching other builds while l am away. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all. I have just completed my first wooden ship build and, as luck would have it, my second project arrived in the post today. I am hoping for an improvement on my first attempt and, providing l learn from my experience, l am sure l will manage it. I have opened the box, identified the parts and dry fitted the bulkheads. The wood looks in good order as, indeed, was the first project. This build will, l expect, take rather longer than my first as l won't be able to put in the same number of hours per day as l managed on build one. We are taking the Grandchildren on holiday Friday so won't be able to start in ernest untill we return. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, This will be my last entry in the Ballahoo build log as l have completed my project. I have really enjoyed it and will be building another soon. I have made plenty of errors, some l could kick myself for, others are just part of the learning curve but, overall, l am quite pleased with the result. Thank you very much for your kind words Eamonn, ha ha, yours will look far better than mine don't you worry, l consider your build one of the best examples on the site, l have been using it to get ideas throughout. I will finish with a flurry of pictures, including one of my next build. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, Thanks for the kind words, appreciated. Earlier in the build you may remember me saying that l lost parts of the deck pump behind my radiator....... don't ask, please. I had planned to fashion somthing in wood to replace, however, I have taken a lead from Eamonn and his build and installed a pair of Elm Tree Pumps, they look quite smart, thanks Eamonn. They just need painting. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Thanks guys, A long session today, but l have completed the rigging. Its a proper cats cradle, l cant imagine what the victory would be like. Although the rigging has been the most challenging modeling task l have ever had to do, it has also been the most satisfying. My next session should see the completion of the project. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint. PS Last image is the audio book l am listening to during the build, inspiring stuff and l am picking up some nautical phrases.
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    Hi Edward, Great rigging of your guns, well done, l will use your example when l build my Sherbourne. Your re built channels and Chainplates look even better now, l bet you said a few choice words when you realised the Deadeyes were upside down. Keep up the good work. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, Aft Mast shrouds and Back Stays are now rigged and, l have to say, she has started to look like a proper little Schooner. My next session will see me tackling the Aft Mast Boom and Gaff. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi GrandpaPhil, I have really enjoyed reading through your build log, your attention to detail is inspiring l must say. The change of colour, although scientifically accurate l am sure, is rather disturbing. The commentator said "if the great man himself were here he would recognise the colour" (or words to that effect) which l am sure would be true,............... but l bet he would choose the yellow. I am looking forward to you starting your victory again in the near future. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi Edward, Those channels and Chainplates certainly went on well and look good. As you know, l had problems with mine also, l am not sure mine line up with the shrouds as well as yours. Keep up the good work Edward, my next build is going to be the Sherbourne so l will be learning from you and yours. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, Thank you very much for your kind words Edward, they are very encouraging. I have been busy on my next rigging tasks and have completed the Fore Mast Shrouds and Back Stays. I have also fitted the stays from fore to aft and applied diluted wood glue to all knots and trimmed. My next task is to make up rope coils to hook over the belaying points for the Back Stays and to paint the brass rigging hooks black. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, It seems like l have been working on the Shrouds all day, (ha, ha, l have) the time just seems to fly by, l don't know where the day has gone, and it was the Devil's own job getting the Deadeyes exactly level. I have left the tag ends on as l would like to tweak the odd lanyard tomorrow. Once l am happy l will apply a diluted wash of wood glue to seal the knots and then trim. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, Thanks Edward, and l hope you won't be too disappointed in my rigging. To be honest, this is the most fiddly part of the project so far but easily the most absorbing, for me at least. Fore and Aft Masts now fitted with their blocks. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, I Spent the rest of the day tying blocks. Aft Mast Boom. Aft Mast Gaff. Fore Mast Gaff. Very fiddly but very absorbing, no wonder ships like HMS Victory can take a year or more to complete. My next task is more of the same but on the Fore Mast and Aft Mast, but not tomorrow, tomorrow l am going fishing with my Grandson. 🎣 Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, Anchors now completed, although not fitted yet, l don't want to fix them in place then realise l need to remove them for one reason or another. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi Eamonn, I am eagerly awaiting the start of your rigging phase, just in time for me to start mine. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi Edward, Great job so far, l am enjoying watching your build, not least of all because l hope to build that ship myself next. Your cannon looks good to me, but l must confess l can't supply the answer to your question re: the length of rope, as l am trying to address the same problem on my own build. With luck someone will supply us with the correct answer. If l were to guess l would say try 2.5 times length of the gun barrel. Keep up the good work Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.

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