Rustyj
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Very nice masts and spars. It is something I think we all do a little differently and you seem to have found out what works for you. That's what's important. Each time you do it it'll get easier and easier. Well done!- 435 replies
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Hi Glenn, Great save. Those little buggers were hiding on you. Beware when your placing the fore deck. The two vertical pieces circled in your picture below are fragile and can be bent or snapped off if your not careful placing the fore deck. As least if you have heavy hands like me. Keep up the good workmanship!
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That is some fine work on those sticks Glenn. Nice tight joints too! It's really rewarding when you can take " sticks" and make them into something nice like you did.
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I'm in the same boat as you Bob. It'll be a lot of fun building along side with you and the others.
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Your detailed log will be very beneficial for all who follow. Thanks for this. I tend to get in a zone and forget pictures for several steps. 😉
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I'n the past I have used boxwood on numerous models. Your use of pear, along with you're beautiful design is why I've ordered the Duchess. 😁
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On the butt joints if you feel that you can't hit the frame then drill just deep enough to hold the line. I don't think they really supply structural support.
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I gave in and ordered the DoK yesterday!
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Thank you Jean-Paul, Sjors, JJ and Bob. Much appreciated. Also for all the likes. I'll give you the same answer I used to give my dad when I was a teenager and I quote, "Ummm, ahhhh, welllllllll, maybe, I don't know." That should about cover it.
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Thanks Mark and Sjors. Sjors I've been following your Flirt and you're doing a great job on her! Also thanks for the likes. On to planking the deck. I planked her using pear wood. No big surprises, just follow Chucks directions! Here you can see the start of laying the first center line plank and the the filling in between the hatches etc. Then came the tabs around the hatches. You can see how I started figuring the cuts and just kept making small cuts and sanding until a tight fit was obtained. More pieces than I care to count went into the waste bin! Here all the tabs have been completed. Planking the remaining deck came next. First coat of wipe on poly going on. Brings out the colors nicely. Whew that was a lot of fun!
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Very nice Grant. I'm glad you restarted it too!
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Very nice job Don. We must have gotten our hands from the same store!
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Hi Bob. I spoke with Chuck regarding the cannon a while ago and he said "The cannon are in fact the 1 15/16 resin for the gun deck. 1 9/16 for the upper decks. If you leave the aft port empty like I will you will need 24.....1 15/16 cannon. None in the foremost port either." By the way great choice on the Duchess of Kingston. I'm severely tempted to get her.
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From the pictures it looks like you were a little to aggressive with the sanding. You can build the frame back up with stripe wood on the face if needed. I would wait until you've framed in the stern. Once that's done I would think it will give you better idea of just how much you are off. I hope this helps
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Mike explains it perfectly. See below.
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You have my sympathy. Been there done that as they say. Wish I was closer and could help. Ken, Send your sons over so Chuck can get some time on the Winnie! 😂
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Coming along nicely. I can tell you from experience keep looking forward and checking your measurements. It will save a lot of anguish later on.
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Thank you Zarkon and Glenn. I used Admiralty Paints Matt (Metal) Black but I think Dull Black would work just as well. Thanks for the likes too!
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I've now set the hatches and partners in place. I tried real hard to keep them centered. Time will tell. I elevated the capstan partner by 1/32" as called for. I also forgot to include a pic of the waterway. It's 3/64" x 3/64" with one side rounded off to a quarter round molding . Tips of the finger took a bit of a beating from the sandpaper. Next up will be planking between the hatches and lining off the deck for planking. Thanks for stopping by!
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Looking good. I think once sanded the curve will show up better.
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That sentiment pretty much fits me to a tee. Nothing wrong with it by the way!
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You're doing a good job Fred. Unfortunately we continue to bump our heads as we move along. The key is to find the errors (as you have done) and correct them before they cause further problems. I continuously have to check, recheck and then check some more!
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That looks really nice Bob. I'm sure you'll find something to build.
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