Gregory

I would agree with your assessment.   Much easier to get a flush fit.

Steve,  I use a small USB fan for that purpose.  The dust settles in a corner of my shop, and I vacuum it up.

l was a little put off by the price of the MicroMark device, but really couldn’t comment from experience.

Your information is very useful.

Interestingly, Bill Edgin’s build, mentioned above, has the green wood chips, and it doesn’t look bad.  However, there doesn’t appear to be much detail about his method.

Good work on the edge bending.  It looks like the planks are laying flat on the bulkheads.

are you foregoing tapering the planks at the bow for a reason?

It’s not so important with the first layer, but will make a big difference with the 2nd layer..

Went through my stuff and found I had saved the page from the catalog, because it was high on my wish list.

$339 would be about $700 today..    It was high on my wish list back then, but not in my budget.

7 hours ago, BruceWayne426 said:

The price tag on the box was $129.95 which is a little clue as to how old the kit is. Thanks for your reply.

I will have to look at my ModelExpo catalog from the 90s..   I’m pretty sure the price was at least twice that.

On 4/20/2024 at 9:43 AM, Scottish Guy said:

...the crew could be in a near tavern for a drink or some rest.

Except for someone left behind to guard the cargo?😁

The Mamoli kit had little competition when it was released.  Mamoli had a lot of the best kits available at the time .  Check some of the drawings for a date.  I would like to remember, because I had that kit back in the early 90's, but sold it because life got in the way.

I believe the drawings are very good, but the kit itself may have it's detractors these days because  kit quality in some areas has come  a long way with laser cut parts and such.

My recollection is that the Mamoli kits really have everything you need in the box to build it to match the drawings.  That has been my experience with a few other Mamoli kits I have built.

If I were going to go outside the box, I would consider a different coppering scheme than the little green wood chips they provide, other than that, I would  be happy to build it as is.

I look forward to following your progress.

13 hours ago, Scottish Guy said:

……never have seen shiny wood to be honest.

 

But that is just my humble opinion.

 

Micha

I have seen any number of species, that when sanded with 400 or finer, then buffed with felt, develop a shine not unlike gloss varnish.

There’s a new meme going around; “If Chris thinks the instructions are good, they must be good.”..😁

Unfortunately, that color chart on the box is as good as it gets.   There is such a wide variation in wood color, a third party chart will not be any better.

If you are trying to identify the wood within the box, the amounts provided my be your best help to match it to the box chart.

In this case the lighter wood should definitely be the maple.

A lot of builders put a layer of painters tape on stem etc..  It can save a lot of grief..

That walnut appears to be a finer grain than what we usually see in the US.  They look really good.  The darker color adds character.

I noticed that Chris at Vanguard Models recently said he would be using your blocks going forward.  They add a lot to his kits.

What’s great about MSW is we have a lot of logs and experienced builders here to help you with these ‘flawed’ kits.

Allan may be surprised it shows doubles for 12 pounders and up.😁

20 minutes ago, Bob Fraser said:

Lightburn being the software of choice

I felt that LightBurn doubled the value of my old 40w C02..  I now have a 40w diode, and I can't imagine not having LightBurn..

4 hours ago, paul ron said:

im wondering which ver of windows. 

Here are the particulars.  Cricut

It should work with any operating system that supports BlueTooth or USB.   It's not so much the OS as it is connectivity support.  I believe the interface is web based.

I don't have one, but my wife uses Brother Scan n' Cut which is a similar machine..

On 4/8/2024 at 7:35 PM, paul ron said:

what is the computer interface? is it fussy about the operating system?

I'm pretty sure Cricut works with Apple and Windows.  It may even have a Phone app.   It will have BluTooth/WiFi capability and a USB connection.

Interestingly, the rigged model of Hawke is not showing any bowlines on the square sail (?).    I, personally, would be reluctant to model them in the absence of sails.

However, I certainly wouldn't fault you for including them.  I think your best guess would be as good as any.

Just looked at my copy, ( Fore and Aft Craft ) and bowlines are not shown.

Were you looking at the photos in front of AOTS?  One photo shows bowlines going out to the end of the bowsprit, but of course, we can't see where they lead.

My best guess would be the pin rack in front of the windlass.

11 hours ago, oakheart said:

Not sure if I will add a hole and a ladder so I can show it open.

I think that would be a nice touch.

Re the bowlines, I can see what Petersson says later, if you don’t get an answer before then.

Companion looks fantastic!

Apparently there was variation, so you should feel good about how you choose to go forward.

As if we haven't seen/heard enough options here is a drawing DrPr posted from an unnamed source, but appears to be one of the AOTS books.

The attaching of the breeching rope appears to be an eye splice with a cow hitch(?)

While we are at it, the mystery eyebolt we have discussed in other threads ( dotted line #10 ) says it was for training tackle., which would have been the outhaul repurposed.

An option that I  believe  was presented.