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This will be my first ship construction and decided to make a build log to show my progress and also get ideas and help along the way. I picked up the Latina Bluenose II as it was local and looks like a decent kit. First impressions: Kit packaged well and the fittings in plastic boxes is a nice touch. Wood looks good although the plywood hull has some warpage. No instruction book as they are on a CD. Who uses CD's these days. Had to get my old laptop out to print out the instructions. No scale plan that I could find so placement of parts might be a little hard to determine. Rigging instructions lacking but I think I can deal with it. At this point I have the hull framed and the deck on and planked. I did find all the bulkheads needed some slight sanding to fit as the laser cut was too tight. Also the plywood frame was warped which plywood does. I didn't replace it but tried my best to keep it straight. Here are some photos of my progress so far. Couple minor mistakes but I can live with it and you don't see that I staggered the center when it should have been the same on both sides.

HI all. My name is Paul Smith and I live north of Toronto. I have been building and flying RC aircraft for a while and recently switched over to building my first ship. I picked up the Latina Bluenose II as it was local and looks like a decent kit. First impressions: Kit packaged well and the fittings in plastic boxes is a nice touch. Wood looks good although the plywood hull has some warpage. No instruction book as they are on a CD. Who uses CD's these days. Had to get my old laptop out to print out the instructions. No scale plan that I could find so placement of parts might be a little hard to determine. Rigging instructions lacking but I think I can deal with it. So far I have the hull together and Deck planked and am starting on the planking of the hull. I am using my covering iron and water to bend planks and it is working well. Also I am doing a light sanding after each plank (personal preference) Later I will take some pictures and start a build log. I am having a lot of fun and working slow and it looks good so far. I dont have much in power tools. Scroll saw and a dremel and a hand held drill. I also do have a Prusa MK3 3D printer and am making use of that for different jigs which helps. I currently have my eye on the Model Shipways Niagara as my next build also and am wondering how good that kit is. I will close with a picture of the scratch built Sopwith Pup I made from plans.

Great build Penfold! I am waiting for mine to come in (should be tomorrow) and hope I can do as good a job as you did on yours.