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  1. John Ruy
    Thanks for your comment… I used 1/8” x 1/16” planks and only tapered when got to the Keel. Had to fill some gaps at the keel, but thought those wouldn’t be seen. I intend to keep the look of a planked hull by using minimum filler. John
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    Thin Acrylic, not “Thinned”, all you need is a hint of color and seal. You should be able to achieve it in one coat. CA glue will work with the poly coatings. It is better to stick with wood to wood on things like the Chanels on the sides of the hull. You will need the sheer strength. Of course I’m talking small components here. The hull is a different story. Airbrushing multiple coats is a must. That’s been my experience… John
  3. John Ruy
    Wow! Great progress Bob! The King is looking quite Regal. 🤴 I like your helper’s Blue Jacket. 🍻
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    Greg, Your Deadeyes and Lanyards look great. 👍 As for paint, I stick with thin Acrylics and seal with a semi-gloss Acrylic Polyurethane. Surface prep with fine sanding (nail emery boards) works. One thin coat of color and one coat of polyurethane. Be sure to vacuum al dust off prior to Painting. For natural finishes I use Shellac, one coat. Keep it thin… Steady as she goes, lookin good. John
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    Planking the Hull… I used CA glue to attach to the bulk heads, with PVA in the seams. Bow plank bends… Stern plank bends… Pretty happy with my first scratch built Hull. Cheers 🍻
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    Dan, I used the lead boats all of the accessories are called out in the drawings. They are actually the last thing you’ll build. Have fun, I found the CWM a very good challenge for my first build learned a lot. 😜 There is a CWM scratch build log here that has lots of useful information. just search Charles W Morgan and I’m sure you’ll find it for another detailed reference. John Here is a link… He built this from Plans purchased at the Mystic Museum.
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    WOW! Great progress Bob. Looking good. 👍
  8. John Ruy
    Staples has a drafting chair that I have found to be comfortable. Its lowest height works for bench level work and it adjusts upward for working aloft. 😎 https://www.staples.com/Ergonomic-Mid-Back-Mesh-Drafting-Chair-with-Black-Fabric-Seat-and-Adjustable-Foot-Ring-GO-2100-GG/product_2607258
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    Fore Topsail… Fore Topsail Halyard Blocks… Blocks and Fairleads for Clew… Tack… Sheet… Installing Sheet Blocks… Topsail Hoisted Halyard belayed to pin #15 port… Setting Rope Coil for Topsail Halyard… Topsail Halyard Rigged… Topsail Tack belayed to pin #10 starboard Fore Pinrail. Fore Topsail Sheet belayed to pin #20 starboard. Port Sheet and Tack must hang slack over Standing Rigging. Belayed to Port Pin # 9 and 19 Time to lay her on her side and put some wind in her sails. 😎 Fabric Stiffener does the trick. Ready for the Main Sail and its Topsail. Cheers 🍻
  10. John Ruy
    Would all three signs the smaller size and font look correct? Just a thought… John
  11. John Ruy
    Dan, Thanks for your compliments on my CWM build. Congratulations on your retirement. My CWM was my first wood ship build, I learned a lot completing this kit, I hope you’ll find my log useful. Vintage Models don’t come with a lot of useful instruction. As for the copper tape, it is been on display for 4 1/2 years with no issues. I would say it’s permanent. The only thing I would do differently is cut the tape into individual tiles. The tiles could then overlap and create a more realistic representation of the copper sheeting on a ship. I also found it very useful to log my build here on MSW. You will get lots of encouragement and advice along the way. Let me know if you do I would love to follow along. Remember to have fun, it’s a great hobby. I am working on my 12th build these past four years. Cheers 🍻 John
  12. John Ruy
    Great job with the Shellac. Gotta pull up a chair and watch this latest creation of yours take place. Carry on… 😉
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    Thanks Bob… There is a lot of sanding and airbrushing to get to that final coat of clear semi-gloss. But it’s all worth it… BTW… Saw your KOM log today your latest build is looking good. 👍 I’ll have to follow along on that one too. Steady as she goes… John
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    Keith, I can only imagine this arrangement was necessary due to the navigational challenges of the Yukon River by a large sternwheeler such as the Klondike. Yes it’s fun to speculate. 🧐 John
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    Eric, I think you are correct, I’m sure that rudder configuration was adequate for the size of your vessel and conditions on the Missouri River. For the sake of a good rudder discussion, I’ll submit this drawing of the Klondike operated on the Yukon River. You’ll note the same rudder configuration with the addition of a “Monkey Rudder”. I just thought it might be interesting to add for discussion. John
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    Bill, Maine has a great shipbuilding history. Maine’s forest certainly supplied many a shipbuilder, in particular the Royal Navy, before the Revolution and our own Navy during. I in particular like Red Jacket’s Historic significants being built here in Rockland Maine. Of course I live in Maine and it’s Maine Maritime history that got me started in this hobby, so I might be a bit prejudice. John
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    Looks great Eric… Perfect 👍
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    Hull Completed… Final coat of Semi Gloss Clear. Kit supplied base and brass pedestal… Onwards…
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    Taffrail Belaying Pins… I have officially gone x-eyed. 😜 Can’t wait to rig this little Red Jacket. Rope Coils? Say What!!! John
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    Finished Port Pin Rail… Waiting for a material order from www.northeasternscalelumber.com to finish Starboard Pin Rail. Taffrail… 1/8” Stanchions Made in Maine from https://www.bluejacketinc.com/ @MrBlueJacket Excellent quality parts. 👍 Now to drill holes for Belaying Pins in this Taffrail. 😜 Cheers 🍻
  21. John Ruy
    New Indian Girl Canoe for sale. Sealed in its original packaging. 99.00 + shipping or best offer Link is to my eBay store. PayPal accepted. 100% Positive Feedback. https://www.ebay.com/itm/266641316247?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=saHjlWAtSV-&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=saHjlWAtSV-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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    Fantastic work Bob. Maybe you can find some Viking Oarsmen? Just a thought… John
  23. John Ruy
    Finishing the hull… Painting the bulwarks… Deck prepared for finishing. I have chosen an Amber Shellac to finish the decking. Time to get started on those pesky belaying pins. Cheers 🍻
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    That sounds like a great idea. 👍 I’ll have to give that a try on the next one.
  25. John Ruy
    Phil, Those hoop ties were very tedious and took a couple of hours, just for the Fore Sail. In hind site I think it may have been better to rig the sails on the hoops prior to setting the masts. However it is what it is now. 😆 John

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