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  1. Duanelaker
    After recently finishing my Carronade I took the Phantom out of the box and took a look at it....I then decided to place it back in the box. I might do another Midwest kit in the meantime. I think working on multiple projects caused a Log Jam. I would like to finish what I have started, I am about 80% done with the Taurus, I have a few planks on the planking exercise and I also have the Phantom going....
  2. Duanelaker
    After realizing that I can’t put a pin through the block due to the fact it will block the rope from passing through, I had to redo all my blocks again...haha! Anyways I am considering this project complete as the tools do not really interest me.
  3. Duanelaker
    I screwed up the windows on my tugboat Taurus and I told them I’d pay for the windows and door (probably about 10 pieces total)...it took a while but they sent them free of charge! Great customer service for sure 😊
  4. Duanelaker
    Slow but steady...made some hooks for the blocks. Would there be hooks on both ends of the blocks?
  5. Duanelaker
    Thanks Bob!
  6. Duanelaker
    I have used it with success, applies nice and sands easy.
  7. Duanelaker
    Thanks Phil!
  8. Duanelaker
    welcome to the site, your dinghy looks great!
  9. Duanelaker
    Welcome to the site!
  10. Duanelaker
    I assume you emailed them? I usually got a response within 3 days and would receive the part that was missing within 7-10 days in the mail.
  11. Duanelaker
    Thank you so much! I was nervous at first, but I am happy with the decision 😊 Thank you for your compliments!
  12. Duanelaker
    Calling this project complete...
  13. Duanelaker
    Did some rigging on my carronade...only took me three tries lol. I also did some seizing...again took me three tries.
  14. Duanelaker
    Welcome! Is the Essex you plan to build the Occre version?
  15. Duanelaker
    I also installed the rope handles
  16. Duanelaker
    Green came out nice...
  17. Duanelaker
    I decided to do the turn of the century colors, instead of modern day yacht tenders.... so dark green (black green) exterior of hull, buff ( I did yellow ochre) interior hull, i did a dark walnut gunwale which I think I am happy with and I chose gunstock for the thwarts...which might be a bit much...I’m undecided on the oars, and mast.
  18. Duanelaker
    I trimmed the stem post? which came out nice...more fitting of the gunwales.
  19. Duanelaker
    Planking is completed so it’s gunwales and such...
  20. Duanelaker
    Don, i hade purchased a whole lot of sizes during a model expo sale and it seemed to match best with a 5mm single block. Dave
  21. Duanelaker
    i Have been working on other projects, and I was dismayed after I found some gaps in between my second row of planking, but I will get back to it. I have too many boat kits and I just can’t stop lol. the counter area I shouldn’t have faired...I’m sure I can fix it with spacers, but I might have to paint the hull lol
  22. Duanelaker
    I was afraid I would widen the slots and make for a not so snug fit...I marked the frames and used my saw, cut way easier then I thought! I was surprised how much I had to fair...and I think I went to far 😞
  23. Duanelaker
    Instead of deepening the slots on the keelson, I notched the frame pieces. I’m not sure if it was a mistake or not, i thought it would be easier....it seemed to do the same thing in the end, but I’m not saying it’s the better thing to do. Good luck with your planking!
  24. Duanelaker
    Got the other garboard plank on..... also got the oars done...
  25. Duanelaker
    Thanks everyone! They were quite enjoyable builds...not sure what’s next after the Dory.

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