Rustyj

that looks really good JJ

Thanks Matt. Yes closing the bulkheads always makes me happy!

Thank you JJ and Chuck. Having a lot of fun.

You're welcome Glenn. Wish I could tell you who passed that onto me a long time ago.

Mast partners and hatches are coming along. 

Thanks for all the likes too!

That looks nice. I think you'll be really happy with them now!

The fun continues.

The panels for the Captains Cabin were placed with minor adjustments. The inboard stern

counter was planked and then the margin planks were placed next. They required a little

more work on my part. I took paper and cut a template of the curve at the bow and transferred

it to sheet stock. I then marked the inside curve and the cut it out and final fit it. Scarph joints

were cut and then the margin planks were added. After the margin planks were added the

checkered floor was sanded to fit.

Whew now I'm on to building the hatches. 

I also temporarily tacked pieces in place with rubber cement to check placement and alignment prior to permanently gluing in place.  

Hi G.

I use a 90 teeth per inch (TPI) blade when I rip either holly, or the pear I'm currently building with. The holly is harder than the cedar but for me I don't really see that you'd do anything differently. Your drawing is really nice. I can't even draw a stick figure.  

Fantastic workmanship! 

Glad to see you back at and will have more time to enjoy it! 

29 minutes ago, rafine said:

After my modeling malaise earlier this year, I now seem to want to build Winnie all the time now. 

That looks great Bob. It's funny how we get a burst of enthusiasm and can't get enough building time. For me from here on out is the most fun! 

Thanks Glenn. I've touched up the sills a couple of times already. The paint really shows up any imperfections.

Thanks Reg, Bob and B.E. Though large it's a fun model. Also thanks for all the likes!

Hi all,

I've been plugging away a bit at a time on chapter 4.

After fitting the laser cut and etched false deck I added the first layer of bulwark planking. The fore deck clamp needs

to be bent and with the cutouts for the deck beams can make it fragile. I carefully bent it around the outside of the hull

and then heated it with a hairdryer and let it cool. After all of the first layer of planks and deck clamps were in place I

confirmed that the Captain's cabin paneling was starting in the correct location I marked the fore edge and then added

the second layer of spirketting.

I have painted the bulwarks but still have a few more coats to go. Once I've finished painting I'll add the Captain's cabins paneling.

Wow that looks great Reg. 

59 minutes ago, Greg M said:

I wasn't sure what technique works best with the fillers or if it works better to save those for last?  Mouse sander or Dremel or a sanding stick and lot of patience?

I used a dremel, sanding sticks and sandpaper oh and yes lots of patience! Just be careful with the dremel that you don't over sand.

That looks much better!

Very nice. I like the modifications.

Very nicely done Bob!

Wonderful job Glenn. You've shown how determination and perseverance can produce an outstanding model!

I hit the assembly various times throughout planking the hull so I waited until the hull was finished and smoothed everything and then applied more WOP. I don't think you can go wrong touching it up now and then when you finish planking the hull though. Kind of 50/50 to me.

Looking real nice Bob. Thanks for the advice to paint first!

Very nice! Enjoy your vacation. 

I would leave them as is until you take some measurements from the plans to confirm what is the correct height.

That looks outstanding. So much nicer than anything I've seen in the past!

19 hours ago, scrubbyj427 said:

Tonight I finished planking, tomorrow I start sanding...a lot of sanding.

Looking good. You'll be surprised how quickly it cleans up.

42 minutes ago, Gregory said:

Big tease..

That may be a bit of an understatement!