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Rustyj

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  1. Rustyj
    Hi Ron, I really like the look of your lower deck. I don't think it was overkill at all. Well done.
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    Hi Richard, No one simple answer. It depended on the parts needed but generally speaking I used a scroll saw to cut out most parts. I would cut out and paste the plans on the wood using temporary paper cement and cut them out using the scroll saw. Some parts were cut using a razor saw or xacto blades. Sometimes I would cut them larger then needed and then sand to the correct shape. The better the wood, the nicer the piece produced. This is what works for me and trust me there were many a piece that went into the scrap bin. The hardest thing for me to learn was throw it in the bin and do it again. I hope this helps.
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    Hi Augie, I know many of our friends here will send along a well deserved “Well Done!” on a truly wonderful build and a riot of a build log. Having built her too I fully understand the sense of accomplishment and pride you have and it is well deserved. Great choice in the Confederacy and I eagerly await the fun to start again when you get to it. Enjoy your time fishing, travelling and building the case. I look forward to seeing ya building back here soon. Again great job!
  4. Rustyj
    Well Done! Oh by the way today is the tomorrow you mentioned yesterday! Pictures pictures pictures!
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    Hi Richard, The Syren was my first adventure to the "dark side" of scratch building and was a wonderful experience. As Chuck said "Go for it"!
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    Very nice job on what I consider a difficult part. Well done!
  7. Rustyj
    Looking really good. I really like your method. Much nicer than the jig I used.
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    Hi Russ, I used some .028” line I had for the breeching rope. It was the closest I had on hand. Thanks on the colors. I’m real pleased with how they came out. Hi Ben, Have you still got that spy hidden in my shop? I started dusting the Echo off just last night!
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    That's very nice Bob. I really like the way you are presenting her.
  10. Rustyj
    Hi Ron, The planking is very nice. With all the beams covered you are the only one who knows the joints don't fall on them.
  11. Rustyj
    Ok all the paint has been applied and gangway iron supports are being installed. I've also placed the cannon and rigged them. I'll finish the supports and make the walkway next. Then it's ladders and a few other bits and pieces.
  12. Rustyj
    Good catch there. I think I've had that same supervisor on some of my builds. Had to fire him more than once too!
  13. Rustyj
    Hi Ben, You're making good progress. Seeing you're doing such a good job of it I think I'm gonna mail my frames to you so you can raise them too!
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    Only because I had to go to work my friend.
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    Hi Augie. Very nice job on the anchors and buoys! Man you are getting close.....except for the case that is.
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    Hi Bob, Very nice job on on the deck and bulwarks planking. Also lining the ports with red heart came out very nicely too.
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    Wonderful Chris! Keep it going your almost there. Plus I'm greedy and love seeing your work on her.
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    Thanks Paddy and Antony. Ben, I used a torch and regular solder. Grant. Plans and build match? Never had that happen for me! I also used a plank to check both the height and angle. I marked each bracket and each location as they were all unique. Here they are drying. Coat two of ?????? Not gonna be twenty though Ben.
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    It’s time to make the gangway iron supports. Between the various heights of the gun deck spirketing and the gangway clamp each bracket will have to be to custom fit at their correct location. Here is the first bracket being test fit. All the pieces ready for soldering. And the first one soldered. Now I just have to clean it up and make seven more.
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    Hi Paddy, Ah you are off and running now! Looks good so far.
  21. Rustyj
    Thanks Augie, Ben and Bob. Hey if you add the two together I came up with 20 coats!
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    Hi Grant, Oh I've had so many oops moments and there wasn't always an extra piece made. Well I've assembled the carriages and painted the barrels. Sorry Ben but I stopped at ten coats of paint. Next it’s time to do some iron work and soldering!
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    Hi Harley, That's what I did too. Sand and sand and sand with a little more sanding thrown in for good measure. Patience and time are what is needed. Best of luck.
  24. Rustyj
    Thanks Grant. They were done individually as I did not have a block big enough. I set the table saw blade for each cut level and the cut 5 blanks progressing from lowest cut to highest. The extra one was for an oops moment.
  25. Rustyj
    Thanks Paddy Hi Rob Yes the great crash of 2013 did touch us all. I learned I hadn’t saved as much of my work as I though I had and having a system melt down to boot would have been terrible. Well we all just start over where ever we can. Good luck with the Pinnace. It’s a wonderful kit.

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