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  1. Rustyj
    Great information Ben. Thanks
  2. Rustyj
    The Winnie is not the simplest hull to plank even with Chucks great guidance. You're doing a good job and I'm sure you're improving with every plank you do. Keep up the good work!
  3. Rustyj
    Looking really nice Ben. A lot of fun planking in your future!
  4. Rustyj
    Looking really nice! The fun has now begun!
  5. Rustyj
    Thanks Glenn, Funny your builds have always inspired me! I agree the cherry on our Fair American's have aged very nicely. A large portion of the pear I'm using came from Jeff too.
  6. Rustyj
    Thanks scrubbj427. Thanks Chuck, the pear is kinda like cherry on steroids. It'll be interesting to see how it ages.
  7. Rustyj
    Thanks Ryland. I've never used this much pear before and I'm happy with the look. Thanks everyone for the likes too!
  8. Rustyj
    It's been 5 weeks and I've been slowly plodding along. I've now planked the second band of six strakes on both the port and starboard sides. The number of planks broken or miss shaped are too numerous to keep track of. Also on the starboard side after resting for the night and then resuming the next day I did not like the look of first three strakes. So the first two planks from the stem aft were removed and redone. Here's how she looks right now. I'll be starting from the keel up next. As always thanks for stopping by and stay safe!
  9. Rustyj
    Great workmanship Ryland. I remember that demonstration well. You did a great job applying it!
  10. Rustyj
    That planking is looking really good! I hear you on the broken/messed up planks. I've probably have enough in the bin to plank a small cutter!
  11. Rustyj
    Very nice Ben. I'm looking forward to the hull planking!
  12. Rustyj
    Very nice job. I'm glad that you redid it seeing you weren't happy with the first planking. I've replaced many offending plank and am much happier for it!
  13. Rustyj
    That molding looks fantastic!
  14. Rustyj
    Great workmanship and shop Ben.
  15. Rustyj
    Very very nice Ben.
  16. Rustyj
    Looking really good Steve. I do as Chuck suggested and haven't had any issues gluing.
  17. Rustyj
    That transom looks great!
  18. Rustyj
    Thanks Chuck and Ben. Chugging along slow and steady and loving it! Also thanks for all the likes too.
  19. Rustyj
    The anchor lining has been added to the port and starboard sides. Next I'll resume the hull planking.
  20. Rustyj
    Very nice Mike and great explanation.
  21. Rustyj
    Very nice Mike. So clean and crisp!
  22. Rustyj
    Yes I saw the issue popping up and I’ll be checking mine also. I’m sure some sort of “adjustment” will be needed. I’ll let you know. Thanks
  23. Rustyj
    I've returned to the second planking layer of the wales now. The first four strakes are 3/64" x 7/32" and will be painted black. The fifth strake is the black strake will be added after the wales are finished being painted and will be left natural in color. As the wales and black strake are supposed to taper to almost nothing at the stem. This is to make them look like they fit into the rabbet. I pre sanded them down to 1/64" before gluing them in place. This helped me smooth them down without having to take as much off and risk damaging the stem. Here she is in all her dirty glory. The starboard side is unpainted and the port side with a first coat of paint. I am using Admiralty Paints "Matt (Metal) Black" Many coats of paint to go and then I'll add the black strake.
  24. Rustyj
    Yes JJ those planks are time consuming but it looks like your plank is spot on.
  25. Rustyj
    Welcome to the party Matt. It sure is a lot of fun!

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