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    Just for reference I am submitting a picture of the Mayflower replica which is docked in Plymoth, MA. I have been aboard and took this pic, along with about 70 more for this build.
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    Yes I'm getting to the point where the hull should be inverted for planking. luckily it's big enough that I can do both hull planking and topside work simultaniously. But since i'm on a roll I may as well finish the side 1st. I have also added the portside prow below where the spinnaker goes. The model is now 70 inches long.
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    I'm using 1/16 inch thick basswood strips for planking and pre-painting things to create clean paint lines. The stripes are 1/8 x 1/8 inch. At this point the model is about 60 inches long.
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    Planking started on the port side. I was going to plank both sides at once but resting the model on the thin ribs to plank the starboard side was a no go.
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    Stern pictures
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    Test. OK it took me awhile as my computer skills are lacking...
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    My android phone gallery settings look totally different than the above video. Thanks anyway. computers.....
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    20220725_132304 (1).heic 20220725_183601 (1).heic
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    I had a couple of bulkhead pieces left over so I bought some doll house windows and got some stern work done. 20220724_183525.heic
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    Got it! 20220718_161909.heic
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    I was dissatisfied with the bulkhead situation - mainly the lines and weight. So I scrapped it and built a new keel and am using ribs instead of bulkheads like a real ship. I have found I have far greater control over the lines and curvatures.20220718_161909.heic I cant get the pic to upload - i'll play with it
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    Hello all! I have built real boats from scratch but this is my 1st model scratchbuild. I chose the Mayflower since it has pleasing curves and colors, and also being a 16th century ship hopefully the rigging won't be that complex. I saw a very large model of an aircraft carrier at the Smithsonian and have loved large models since. After a couple of 1-200 models (Titanic, USS Missouri, Bismarck) and 2 Model Shipways kits (Constitution, Bluenose) I decided to go really big and build in 1-19th scale. Why 1-19th? I bought 1-76 scale plans and blew them up 400% which gives 1-19 scale and a 6 ft person around a 4 inch height. This is the bulkhead assembly: 20220624_171209.heic
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    Just joined the forum because I enjoy building model ships. I am an avid woodworker and especially enjoy wooden ships. I have built 2 model shipways kits - Bluenose and Constitution - and have started a scratchbuild of the Mayflower 1-19th scale. I will start a blog and post pictures.

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