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Rustyj

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  1. Upper bulwarks were soaked and bent around a can, blown dry and then fitted to the hull. This is only the second time I've used a one piece bulwark pattern and it went on better than I had hoped. I had to use some extra clamps besides the nails to get a good tight fit but I'm real happy with it.
  2. Is there any other way? That's good to know Chris. I got them back in place and it was good practice fixing one of what will be several heavy handed oops. Well I'll be right in line next to you! I've faired the hull and the MDF sanded well but caution should be used as it is easy to remove too much if you're not careful. Also the stem has been added in anticipation of placing the bulwark patterns.
  3. Hi All, Like Bob (Rafine) I'm in between chapters with the Winnie and the Duchess of Kingston caught my eye. I thought it would be a great change of pace and Chris's Vanguards models have looked so good I had to give it a try. I started a little while ago and have been meaning to post my progress but everything I'm in the shop I get distracted and start working on the DOK. The hull pieces all went together very smoothly. I didn't have to adjust any and all slots were a nice firm fit. I too dry assembled it and then used a brush to apply the wood glue. After assembling the hull I added the fore and aft sub decks and the cross braces. Be careful adding the sub deck. The two up right circled below are fragile and can be easily damaged like I did. Luckily I could move them back in place and glue them and all is well.
  4. Hi Chuck. Glad to see you back at it. I hope you're doing well. Rudder looks great by the way.
  5. Looks good Bob. This is only the second time I've used a one piece bulwark and I agree they went on nicely.
  6. Very nice Ben. Now you just need to add a laser cutter to your arsenal.
  7. First off very nice work! I think your final two choices look very good and if Naphthol Red is easier to use then go for it.
  8. Yes we all have had that moment. I used a hair dryer to accelerate the drying time to just an hour with no ill effects.
  9. Very nice Bob. I agree that it all fits together quite nicely and the brushed on glue method really works well.
  10. Very nice JJ. Great tip on the molding. I'll try to remember it next time around!
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