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  1. Rustyj
    Hey Glenn, I guess after 3 years and ten out of twelve chapters almost finished, I'm "almost" done? 😂 Well Chucks Speedwell is at the top of the list with Chris's Indefatigable. I also received Pavel Nikitin's Captain John Smith's Shallop as a fun little side project. But first I have many months of work on the Winnie yet to complete.
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    I've continued to work my way aft building one section at a time. Still some clean up and touch up needed.
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    Thanks Glenn and Chuck. Yes it is a fun project. The design is such that a great result can be achieved with out a lot of stress. Work through each section and they can’t be rushed. Thanks for all the likes too.
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    Chapter 12 part have been ordered and progress continues on chapter 10. In this portion I was assembling the companionway railings and the first sections of the quarter deck fancy rails. The companionway railings were turned and shaped using files. The quarter deck rails were all laser cut by Syren. The first thing I did was start cleaning up the parts and lay them out to see how they compare to the layout of my model. After confirming that I was in good shape I started assembling the rails. After assembling each section I test fit them adjusted as needed and then painted them. The two sections port and starboard were then permanently glued in place. Also, the companionway railings were finished at this time too.
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    I am crushed. We conversed for many years trading so many ideas and ways to do things. He will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace my good friend!
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    Oh that is great Chuck. Thanks!
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    Thanks Ben. Not a big deal. Just a little irritating when you think you've selected better. I built the ships wheel, binnacle and breastrail per Chuck's direction and placed them in their correct locations as well as the already completed capstan. Just take your time and follow the directions and all will be fine. I still have to add the pawls to the capstan and the companionway railings. I'm still toying with adding the rope to the ships wheel. I'll probably add some to see how it looks and decide from there.
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    What is a perfect model? I have some I'm very happy with, but none are perfect!
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    I too have ordered one and it's in route. Looks like a fun little build.
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    Beautiful workmanship Dusan!
  11. Rustyj
    Welcome aboard Aceso! I'm looking forward to seeing another Winnie come to life.
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    The pear I used was all cut from one block into sheets and then strips from each sheet. I could see color changes from sheet to sheet and from one end of a strip to the other. They were sorted by color variation, marked and I still came up with differences in color. Next time I'll go the one step further and wipe them down with WOP or alcohol and see how that works. Then again 15 years from now I'll probably not see much variation as the wood ages.
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    Very nice work Ben!
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    Another great idea! Thanks.
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    That is an excellent idea which I'll do next time around. Thanks Mike!
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    Thank you Glenn. I chose each plank carefully trying to get ones close to the same color, sanded them and thought they were very close. I applied the WOP and boom the absorption as different for various planks causing both light and darker planks. Oh well I tried. Also thanks all for the likes.
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    That is really great Chuck. I always have trouble trying to get those angles correct. Usually failing miserably.
  18. Rustyj
    Hi all, Well the trip was wonderful, it's over and back to work. Progress has continued on chapter 10 with the quarter deck hatches placed and the deck planked. Pretty much a repeat of the fcastle. A lot of dust to clean up and paint to touch up though.
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    Beautiful work Derek!
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    At least you are dropping something into the hull never to been seen again intentionally unlike some of us! Looking forward to seeing the deck work commence.
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    They say pain is good and in this case I agree! This is really going to be so good. I have the books and have wanted to build the Speedwell for some time now! Thanks Chuck!
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    Wonderful job on chapter 3. You'll enjoy You moving inboard and I look forward to seeing it progress.
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    Great to see you get the frames finished. I'm looking forward to the raising. 😁
  24. Rustyj
    Thanks Matt and Glenn! Thanks bdgiantman2 we are on our way there today!
  25. Rustyj
    Thanks Vlad! This will be the last post for about two weeks. We leave tomorrow for a vacation in the San Diego area. I've added the eye bolts, spanshackles and chimney cover boards. With chapter 9 completed now I've started chapter 10. As I'm leaving very soon I figured I do the hatches instead of starting on the planking. I'll see you all in a couple of weeks. Behave while I'm away! 😂

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