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    Some progress has been made though most of it is preparation work. I did put the hinge pins on the remaining gunport lids and installed them. I then worked on the channels, sanding the char and gluing the layers as Chuck described. I too used the Scotch spray adhesive on them. After they were dry, I also put on a coat of wipe on poly. Next I assembled the 5mm deadeyes from Syren, sanded them and dyed them dark brown. Also here are the acrylic strops, chainplates and straps. I have to lightly sand them with 400 grit and then apply some weathering power. Once I assemble and finish the 6 mm deadeyes, I'll start placing the channels and deadeyes on the Winnie.
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    Great to see you at the planking point Joe.
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    Welcome aboard Jim, it's never too late to start a great build like the Winnie. I like the others look forward to seeing your progress.
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    That is some really beautiful work Mike!
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    Thank you Mike. You've long been an inspiration! Yes JJ the gun carriages are done now I see there are a bunch of swivel guns yet to do! Hey Glenn send them along and I'll get them back to you in say .... a year or two.
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    That looks really good!
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    Well, I've finished and placed the remaining eight 6 pounders on the quarter deck as well as the last eight 12 pounders on the gun deck. That completes chapter 10. Before I start chapter 11. I still have to go back and put on the gunport lids. I've been holding off on placing them until the last minute to lessen the chance of accidentally knocking them off. I can't wait any longer now.
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    That is some fantastic work there Mike.
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    Very nice Ben. I agree sometimes you need to shift gears on builds that take years to complete.
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    Nice to see your progress. Chapter 7 is a lot of fun!
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    Very nice work Derek! Great pictures too.
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    Well laid out Frank! Happy New Year to you too!
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    Welcome back JJ. I agree the lamps are great. Also remember there are 8 more guns in chapter 10!
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    Nice work Glenn. That's the nice thing about model building. You can build it the way that makes you happy. You are the ship's captain after all!
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    Excellent work Glenn. Though pictures don't seem exciting placing the margin planks is a great start to the decking. Merry Christmas to you too!
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    Thanks JJ. Yes she's winding down to the final two chapters and really a happy/sad thought!
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    Thank you Joe!
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    Back up to post #7 in this post and you will see a PDF download for beams and knees. At least I think that's the one you need.
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    Thank you, Chuck, Mike, Glenn and Matt! I was apprehensive about doing the stern rail but the supplied template made it much easier. I still more eye bolts and rings to make too. Thanks for all the like too. Very much appreciated.
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    I finished the last portion of the rail with the timber heads and the transom cap was worked on. It appears that I was a little negligent taking pictures. I'd like to blame it on the camera, but it was me. You can see the shaping of the curved portion of the cap rail partially completed. Chucks template was used to determine the heights of the stern frames with some minor sanding to get the heights right. The top rail for the sides was completed and the fairleads added. Now there are eight more cannon carriages to assemble for the six pounders.
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    Looking really nice Glenn. Your attention to the details now will pay off later when everything is close to spot on and "adjustments" will be kept to a minimum.
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    Greg that is simply one of the most stunningly elegant models ever! Her lines are so nice, and your workmanship is exceptional. It has been a pleasure following along and learning so much. Thank you!
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    Not a problem Glenn. You'll know when I'm on chapter 12 and doing the head gratings. You'll be able to hear the cussing all the way to your house.
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    Thank you for the invitation. I have looked in on your build and you have made a good start. Unfortunately, I have a few months to go on the Winnie before she's finished. Also, I am already committed to the Speedwell project. So, at this point I don't feel I would have the time to properly spend with you on the Eagle. If I can, I would offer what little knowledge I have to you.
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    Very nice Ben!

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