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Rustyj

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  1. Rustyj
    Very nice Grant. I'm glad you restarted it too!
  2. Rustyj
    Fantastic lamp! Love your work B.E.
  3. Rustyj
    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
  6. Rustyj
    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! 😂
  8. Rustyj
    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.
  9. Rustyj
    That looks really good Glenn.
  10. Rustyj
    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!
  11. Rustyj
    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!
  12. Rustyj
    Looking good. I think once sanded the curve will show up better.
  13. Rustyj
    That sentiment pretty much fits me to a tee. Nothing wrong with it by the way!
  14. Rustyj
    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!
  15. Rustyj
    That looks really nice Bob. I'm sure you'll find something to build.
  16. Rustyj
    Thanks Chuck. Also thanks for all the likes. In the chapter 4 parts there are laser cut parts for the mast and capstan partners. I was feeling creative so I wanted to see is I could reproduce them in pear. I used Chucks parts as a guide for cutting. First I drilled two holes the same size as the originals. One extra for each size. I figured it was easier to cut them on the full sheet to minimize the chance is splitting and cracking. I cut them on the table saw and then used the disk sander to get them to the correct size. I then cut the remaining pieces to size and assembled them. Next I'll start placing the hatches and partners on the deck.
  17. Rustyj
    Wonderful looking! Well worth all the effort.
  18. Rustyj
    I used the hatch coamings and gratings from the Syren. The laser cutting was perfect and everything went together without issue!
  19. Rustyj
    that looks really good JJ
  20. Rustyj
    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!
  21. Rustyj
    That looks nice. I think you'll be really happy with them now!
  22. Rustyj
    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.
  23. Rustyj
    I also temporarily tacked pieces in place with rubber cement to check placement and alignment prior to permanently gluing in place.
  24. Rustyj
    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.
  25. Rustyj
    Fantastic workmanship!

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