Jayhawk
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Yeah, I changed the color again. The red just looked better to me.
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More than disappointed in the unevenness of the stain. It's not the filler, just wood. But I'm going to leave it until I come up with a solution.
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More changes coming, I'm not really happy the way the wood took the stain. But not sure what I can do about it now.
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changing the primer color, ready for some stain.
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But still a lot of sanding and filling to do! I decided to use wood instead of that crappy piece of metal for the skeg.
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Definitely like the smaller planks better.
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Here's a shot of the original planking at the bottom, and the narrower planking I'm going to use.
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I had a chance to sand some more, and a couple of coats of primer.
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Impressive build! Congrats!
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So, I did some rethinking and decided to not use the supplied planks. they're just too wide. Found some a 1/3 narrower and I think they'll look better. So I ripped them off (well, used some vinegar and heat) then finished planking and filling the hull below the waterline.
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OK, now the interesting part begins.
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Proceeding with the usual. I've seen some other builds, and I probably won't be as ambitious as those!!! My original intent was to stain the entire hull, but now I'm not sure that my skill level is currently up for that full reveal. Looks like I'll paint below the Plimsoll line...
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Very cool info! Thanks for the link.
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Hey There! After a lengthy pause (which was filled by other non-shipbuilding projects) I've pulled out the Dragen from Billings. The level of difficulty was the reason I started the Will Evered. I'm just going through the parts now, and looking at the plans. I've also taken a look at the other builds of the same boat. When building the Will, I often complained about the lack of detail in the plans, and didn't think it possible that any other model would have even LESS information. I was wrong. The building plans for the Dragen leave even more to the imagination!
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So I've made a few changes and some progress since I last made an entry. The deadeyes still confound me, and these will be just short of embarrassing (or maybe crossed the line). I've looked for all the tips I can find, and they still look awful. Need to practice. Otherwise, 2nd try at silkspan sails looks much better. I also learned that poly lines suck, so I'll be sticking to more natural material...
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It's been a while since last posting. I wish I had progressed more, but I do remind myself that this is not my "job" (already have two of those and don't need another thank you!) But that said, there has been progress. much of it invisible, quite a few changes. Change the color scheme again, made a couple of sails out of silkspan, and like the look v. cloth sails. Proceeding on the rigging, some of which will have to be replaced, but basically making it up as I go along since there are quite a few steps no mentioned or illustrated in the plans. I do find the rigging plan very unusual (to me - a newbie to model ships - not to seeing other sailboats), because there are only two booms for all the sails.
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I've made even more changes from my original plans, still feeling my way forward in the face of the lack of information from the plans. And I've made changes to the look of the deck hatches and equipment. I've changed the rigging method to one that more suits my current skill level. I did the rigging on a "loom" and like the result, but everything is so tiny against my fat fingers! The line supplied seems way to big, but I'm using it anyway. Next time thread!
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Hey! So with time out for reflection, I'm continuing and putting my frustration about the kit's imperfections in a box and not look inside it. I changed the color scheme again, started building the masts - which so far has gone a lot smoother than the hull.
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Thanks! Your work has been an inspiration to me, and I'm going to keep on the project. I have found a couple of work-arounds, and try to lose the frustration.
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Thanks for your support! I'm still mulling it over. I think I found a rod size to substitute for the wire. That would help!
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I've had to pause for a bit. Two reasons, or maybe they're the same reason... The vague instructions drove me to distraction, the use of parts that don't exist, using wire instead of a rod or tube - crazy - making deck fittings that there are no parts for and no place to put it reflected in the plans! Just too frustrating for my skill level. So I'm on the fence as to putting it back on the shelf until I have improved my skills, and looking for a yet simpler build, or at least one with complete instructions and less improv. Any suggestions?
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After running through a lot of possibilities, I settled on this:
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Taking a change in direction, I'm going to repaint the hull. It's starting to look to "frilly" to me. I'll keep the bottom most white stripe, and go for a solid blue for the rest.
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Yes! I can't see calling someone (anyone) and getting the info without pictures!
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So every time I put my hands on this thing there's a new challenge, and something that I should have done differently. But as long as I remember the lessons, it will be worth it. Note to self: try sanding and painting those hard to reach bits BEFORE gluing. But I do like the dark blue contrasting with the stained deck.
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