Duanelaker

You did an amazing job on your model!  What did you do before you did this for experience?  Beautiful work and welcome!

welcome!

And now it is attached...I also built a handle instead of using the brass rod.

After being frustrated with not being able to glue the rudder and hardware I decided to do the brass nails that came with the kit.  I drilled first worried that the wood would end up splitting, but I’m not sure I had anything to worry about.  They came out not too bad!  I give it a 6/10!

And that is where I am at today.  I created this in hopes that new hobbyist take a look and realize that mistakes can be made, and almost always covered up.  I know I will get better with each and every kit I do.  I also need to learn to slow down.   

The crazy planking pattern is from the instructions mind you.

i was very happy with how these items came out...

So I believe that the hull and main boat is complete.  It’s amazing what some sanding can do and if I show it to someone who doesn’t model they might be amazed!  

I installed some other items and the final pieces of the hull.  I will get better with terminology I hope.

So I installed the keel and stern post I believe...took away some ugly but showed some other ugly haha.

I remained stead fast and continued forward even though I was not impressed with my skill...I figured even if I have a bunch of ugly boats laying around, they are my ugly boats. 😜 

I really like the dewalt clamps and started with 1 bought 2 more.  I’ve also purchased flat billed alligator clips which I think will be nice in the future.

I ended up with these stupid little splitter on the bottom of the boat which the instructions showed...silly.

the bow of the boat is not pretty....

Also, I continued to follow the directions, and they had me leave that weird gap which I later fill with a little splitter.

Planking continued...and as I got frustrated I told myself beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  I mean who is the worst critic in anyone’s life? Ourselves!

I continued being able to do two or three planks per day per side.  I opened the box August 17th.i agree with what every one says about clamps and clips...you can’t have enough!

I began the dreaded planking...as much as I read about planking...over and over...I found it a difficult concept. The twisting of the wood was easier then I thought...I used boiling water, let it cool clamped it overnight and glued it in the morning.

So I put the seats in...fairly straight forward.

I am glad I read through all of logs first because it did help quite a bit...again I followed the directions and realize now it would have been easier to wait on the decking. I used the nails as spacers but I realize now that per scale that would probably allow your ankle to fall through.

I installed the main frame (I’m learning the proper terms as I go) and stained here and there as I saw fit.  I was/am hoping to stain or use a natural finish on the hull.  

So I stained some pieces and after reading many logs regarding this boat I decided to plank by the instructions rather than the other build logs...it might have been a mistake but I wanted to do it out of the box as any beginner would.  What I did realize later, was that the pie slice planks that were in the laser cut pieces were thicker than the planking wood supplied.  I think all kits assume some previous knowledge or experience.

This is my first build log and first time planking.  After purchasing a few kits and not wanting to screw them up, I researched and researched and came up with this inexpensive kit that seemed promising.  But I think I was wrong however I realize there is no real beginner kits out there...and I’ve realized you can not compare yourself to the talent out there or you will never finish a kit.  So here goes...

I joined after I had already completed the dory,  however I believe I was nervous in creating a build log for the others I started in fears of adding to the already abandoned logs.  That and there are quite a few AL bounty jolly logs already completed (and very well done).  But as a newbie maybe it’s nice to see someone with less skill do some kits...I have about 10-12 still unopened.  I’m really hoping I stick with this hobby!  

This question would be for moderators or whoever is in charge...I have about 40 or so pics of blue jackets Grand Banks dory that I completed a few months ago.  It was my first build and it came out respectable (I’m amazed by the talent on this site).  I was curious if it would be ok if I created a build log and posted these pictures to it.  I notice there are no logs for this boat that I could find on the quick index link.  Are build logs reserved for strictly works in progress?  I also have been working on an AL jolly boat that I am almost 60% complete with and a blue jacket revenue cutter that I am about 35% complete with...I’m not sure anyone could learn anything from me except perseverance.  

Glad to have you! Welcome.

Awesome!  Welcome 😊

Hello!

Hello and welcome!  I am new to this challenging hobby as well!  Best of luck.