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.  
 

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 😊 

Slow but steady...made some hooks for the blocks.  Would there be hooks on both ends of the blocks?

9 hours ago, BobG said:

Beautiful dory...very nicely done!

Thanks Bob!

12 hours ago, dewatt said:

Looking for any recommendations on a wood filler?  Looked a post where someone is using Elmer’s wood putty. Any thoughts?

I have used it with success, applies nice and sands easy.

11 hours ago, GrandpaPhil said:

Congratulations! Well done!

Thanks Phil!  

welcome to the site, your dinghy looks great!

Welcome to the site!

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.

12 hours ago, yvesvidal said:

Beautiful colors selection. You are turning this little kit into a masterpiece.

 

Yves

Thank you so much!  I was nervous at first, but I am happy with the decision 😊 

11 hours ago, andante said:

No job too small for good work.. Beautiful.

Thank you for your compliments!

Calling this project complete...

Did some rigging on my carronade...only took me three tries lol.

I also did some seizing...again took me three tries.

Welcome!  Is the Essex you plan to build the Occre version?  

I also installed the rope handles

Green came out nice...


 

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.

I trimmed the stem post? which came out nice...more fitting of the gunwales.

Planking is completed so it’s gunwales and such...

On 1/16/2020 at 10:52 AM, DonInAZ said:

Hi David,

I just wanted to ask what size block you used to substitute for the plastic kit version?

Thanks,

Don

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

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

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 😞 

On 1/7/2020 at 8:58 AM, VTHokiEE said:

Next I need to deepen the slots on the keelson 1/16"

 

 

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!

Got the other garboard plank on.....

also got the oars done...

2 hours ago, yvesvidal said:

Small but beautiful collection.

 

Yves

52 minutes ago, GrandpaPhil said:

Well done!

Thanks everyone!  They were quite enjoyable builds...not sure what’s next after the Dory.  

Welcome!  Best of luck with your decisions and your wife!