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  1. travis
    These chainplates really suck! The AL design. Just doesn't work. Makes me wish I had a soldering setup. Maybe time to get one and learn. Pictures don't show the issue well bit their design is just flawed. Now to find a better approach!
  2. travis
    Just taking my time here. Making dories. Kept the white rails but I think I'll stick with wood finish on the hulls. Also putting together the anchor davits? Add an extra ring behind the pull to setup the chain hook and haul line.also added the yellow stripe on the bulwark same as the white. Just cut thin strip of the decking,painted, and the glued on. More crisp than I could probably paint on.im also model the windlass. There is an extra section on the port side AL leaves out. Took apart on of my daughters beads to make it. Also adding some additional elements I can see in the bluenose picks like the breaker bar and a valve handle.
  3. travis
    Railing done. Deckworks are still all just dry fit. Also creating the gooseneck vent pipes using 1/16 brass tube.
  4. travis
    Looks better with less tape! I also scratch built a boom buffer.
  5. travis
    Adding rails. You can also see how I fixed the poop deck with some basswood. Hawse pipes attached with the embelishments.
  6. travis
    Deckworks update. Working on the windlass. Haven't glued the axel yet as I'm thinking of adding a section between the right drum and the windlass housing to be a drum for the chain haul (to be more accurate?) In photos, looks like it's two drums, housing, main drum, housing, final drum. AL left out the double drum setup on the port side Skylights ate built and painted. Both cabins are read for finish. At the helm, I added a short tub behind the helm so it would stand off the steering gear cabinet a bit. I have two challenges now. First, the poop deck from AL is a poor fit. Try to decide if I should modify or rebuild from scratch. I also made my first big goof. When I started building the skylight panels, I grabbed the wrong wood. Grabbed some walnut of similar size instead of the sapely. Oops. Fortunately, I plan on painting the rails anyways so I can use any wood as long as it's the right size.
  7. travis
    Working on the bowsprit and deck works. Screws are just dry fot for now. Looking for a good paint to make them brass. Struggling with getting started on the bowsprit shaping. The instructions call for an overall length that seems short compared to pics. Trying to figure out how to estimate proper length. There also seem to be some errors on the deckworks. The main cabin area shows two entries but the bluenose ii only has one. Too late to adjust that. They also have the actual barrels on the main deck, not the cabin deck. The skylight is also on the main deck, not the smaller galley deck (which doesn't have a doorway access). Looks like AL decided to cut some corners on these. Maybe just kept designs from their original bluenose or another kit? Adjusting where I can as I go.
  8. travis
    Decided to swap the approach to the white stripe at the waterline. Instead of the 1.5x1.5 sapely, I trimmed down extra deck planks, primed and painted them, and then attached. Makes it look more like a really good job masking and painting but actually easier. My waterline isn't exactly correct (especially at the stern) but I'm not going to worry about correcting that. Looks good enough for me!
  9. travis
    Thanks for the comments Bob and Josh. Just going slow and steady.
  10. travis
    She's cleaning up well. Bulwark are drying. My process here was 1 coat of gesso (nice thin "primer"), filer where needed, gesso again, final filler, gesso, then two coats black. All with sanding between. Drilled and set the shaft pipe for the screws. Trimmed rudder to fit. Next is fully shaping the rudder and bowsprit deck assembly.
  11. travis
    Tried the "sawdust mixed with elmers" after rough sanding the hull to make filler. Came out a little darker than I had hoped so hopefully it will blend better after I put the final finish. Got the filler piece at the bow that holds the bulwark better now. Time the mask and paint the bulwark exterior.
  12. travis
    Stantions placed, suppers cut. I think sand and paint bulwark is next. But first I need to deal with bowsprite. The bulwark has come loose from the keel at the bow where I need to drill for the bowsprite. I original tried wood glue and then a little ca in the inside after clamping just to get a little extra hold. Didn't work. So little wood to wood contact here. U think I will create a small wedge to sit behind the keel post and flush with the top of the bulwark where it will be under the rail piece and monkey rail when I eventually add those. At least it will give something I can glue to and pin (I think the model shipways version does something similar). I'll send pics when I figure it out.
  13. travis
    Second plank is on. Time for finish sanding on the hull. The wood burner on lowered heat work quite well to set the planks without clamps or mess. Working on the bulkhead stantions as well. Set the keel as I was planking. I followed on other by drilling a couple spots in the two primary/larger keel pieces so can insert a brass rod through the keel and into the false keel for extra strength. Feels ready for the keel clamp.
  14. travis
    Thanks Bob. I do find this process a bit cathartic, even if slow.
  15. travis
    Getting back to the log. Finally finished planking. Almost good enough to single plank but I like the walnut look so going double. Lots of sanding/shaping on first plank layer. Decide I am going to place the keel before the second layer (or at least lay as I go. I like the look of the second plank layer slightly overlapping the keel. Gives a more finished look without the gaps. I also took an idea from someone elses log and am heat setting the second layer as I lay each plank. Don't need to buy anything special though. Just an old wood burner with a shading tip and then an extention cord with a pigtail/dimmer to reduce the wood burner to just enough heat without burning. It's working real well to get the last little bend/curve at the bow.
  16. travis
    Bit by bit. A little more progress. I do like working with these smaller planks (don't even need a bender so far) but it will be a slow process.
  17. travis
    Thanks Bob. Nice to see another local on here (I'm just up north in Loomis/Rocklin). I'd love to find some time to spend on one of these classics, so far most of my experience has been the "gunmetal gray" of the navy. By the way, have you found any local model clubs yet (I've only seen the rc groups up here)?
  18. travis
    Bulwark set. Staring the rear Bulwark planks.
  19. travis
    Thanks. Last kit I sped through the deck. Tried to take a little more time on this one.
  20. travis
    Deck stained. Adding bulwark. One side is glued and nailed. Other side naturally bending the wrong direction so letting it sit a while in clamps so less stress when gluing.
  21. travis
    Decided to go with walnut stain on the walnut. Adds just a little darkness without over doing it. Using a sharp punch to create hole for treenails. Planningon a light stain of cherry on the deck. The stain should pool in the holes to create just enough emphasis on treenails.
  22. travis
    Time to start thinking about paint. Don't have an airbrush anymore so trying to decide whether I should attempt brush paint or maybe something like the small Tamiya spray cans.
  23. travis
    Soaked the bulwark and letting them sit a few days with light clamping in hopes of getting a more natural camber to the wood to hopefully make it easier when it's time to actually assemble. (Ine actually had an "outward bend" when I first opened the package so hoping this will fix that.
  24. travis
    Brown sharpie along the edge of each piece. The Sharpe doesn't devolve when I put the finsh on and get the look that is crisp but not too crisp. Then anytime the I fubar and cut a cap a little large, I use the same marker on the plywood underneath before gluing and it blends pretty well. Hides my goofs!
  25. travis
    Stern decked. Moving on to the bow.

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