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  1. Jay 1
    I'm with Anthony--very nicely done! Thanks for sharing your lessons learned from your Emma build (beautiful model btw!). The "Cheerful" will probably be my next build (have the plans & etc), so it's great to follow along your and Chuck's builds. One thing that's been at the back of my mind is using 1/4" hardwood in place of plywood for the bulkhead former and bulkheads--mainly because even the 'better' grades of plywood I've found so far is not straight, is too thick or too thin, and etc. Based on the fairing you've done so far, Maury, do you think it would be a little easier to do some light pre-beveling on the bulkheads before installing them? Am thinking along those lines if I use hardwood in place of plywood. Again, your work looks great and I really enjoy following you build! Cheers, Jay
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    Chuck, thanks for sharing this great info.--your 'visuals' are both excellent and very helpful! Want to also ask the same question that Chuck S. asked 2 posts above. I also struggle with getting the garboard strake the right length. Definitely appreciate tips or suggestions on getting the garboard right! Cheers, Jay
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    1. Divide fraction numerator by its denominator. 2. Multiply #1 result by 25.4 Example: 1/4" 1. 1 divided by 4 = 0.25 2. 0.25 x 25.4 = 6.35 mm Cheers, Jay
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    Here's a link to a Roger B. Taney that's currently available on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271605011092?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_udlo%3D%26_udhi%3D%26_ftrt%3D901%26_ftrv%3D1%26_sabdlo%3D%26_sabdhi%3D%26_samilow%3D%26_samihi%3D%26_sadis%3D15%26_stpos%3D%26_sop%3D12%26_dmd%3D1%26_ipg%3D50%26_nkw%3D271605011092%26_rdc%3D1 Good luck! Jay
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    In addition to the article Mark linked to, check out this superb log tutorial: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/152-le-superbe-by-blue-ensign-heller-plastic-built-as-le-praetorian-after-boudriot/?p=16686 Cheers, Jay
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    I also use Legos. They work great and PVA only slightly sticks to them and thus come undone fairly easily. Cheers, Jay
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    Excellent, Pete! That's an outstanding spray job--well done, sir! Cheers, Jay
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    Dave, the second go look much better--very nice work! Do-overs often are a bummer but they're worth doing when we are happy with the revision--you nailed it with the your 2nd go. Cheers, Jay
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    She's looking great, Pete--I really like the looks of the comm tower! Looking forward to seeing her with masted--very cool boat! Cheers, Jay
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    Excellent craftsmanship, John--she's really looking sweet! Cheers, Jay
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    Nice work, Pete--everything looks good on the dry fit! It'll be fun watching this beauty unfold--glad you're having fun and getting into the build; that's what it's all about! Cheers, Jay
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    Looks good, Robert--good idea to reinforce and stiffen the BHs & no worries on how the blocks look, no one will ever see 'em! Cheers, Jay
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    Kapow, buddy--you're back up on the bicycle again (one of my sayings is, 'it's not about what made us fall, but rather it's about how we get back up'). You sir are up and building--my hat's off to you! Cheers, Jay
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    Dave, great avatar--it's wicked! I'm with Russ and Pete on going with the true waterline. Sometimes I think the right application of paint can really set off the natural beauty of the surrounding wood. Some of the minimal paint jobs I've seen here on the forum really capture this blend well. Like Nigel, I really enjoyed looking at your blog builds--some very nice work, sir! Cheers, Jay
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    I'll be following along as well, Pete--she looks like she'll be a fun build! Cheers, Jay
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    Very nice work, Joe! I like the green and while colors of your hull, and your interior work is sweet ( your rudder looks great!). I really like the beautiful lines of many smaller vessels along with their character. Cheers, Jay
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    Beautiful build, Pete--congratulations! It was a pleasure to follow along--well done, my friend! Cheers, Jay
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    Thank you Pete and Kate for your great tutorial--very much appreciated! This is cool stuff to add to my building bag of tricks! Cheers, Jay
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    I read your piece on the West System in your S&S log, Pete so seeing how some of the West System process is done will be great--thanks! Cheers, Jay
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    Looking good, Pete! The transom does look tricky and like it was a challenge to get fair. I'll be looking forward to seeing how you do the epoxy--not at all familiar with the West System, so it'll be great to learn about it and see how it's done! Cheers, Jay
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    Robert, looks like you're off to great start--nice recovery with the false keel fixes! Cheers, Jay
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    Great finish work, Pete--you sold me on Epifanes! I just bought some of their varnish to try out on my build (will try a few coats of gloss for depth and then finish with matte since it's a working boat). Cheers, Jay
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    Nice work, Pete--the keel and transom look great! Cheers, Jay
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    Wow, Pete can't keep up with your growing fleet! Kidding aside, she has really nice lines and looks like she's going together very smoothly--as always, very nice work! From the the sounds of Kate's advise, I'm guessing she enjoys your builds and sailing as much as you? Cheers, Jay
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    Congratulations, Robert--she's a beauty! Everything looks excellent! Cheers, Jay

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