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    And some more.
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    And here is the start of the interior construction and installation.
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    Thanks Sjors, I think it’s because 2.0 is better! Thanks Bedford, Grant and Jarero. Here is the start of the staining. I used a red mahogany stain that I had instead of the supplied stain. No real reason just liked the color.
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    Thanks Mark, Bob, Ron and Larry. Daniel, whatever wood I’m using to make my treenails out of I cut to 1/32”x1/32” and then run it through the Byrnes draw plate down to the size I want. I went down to # 26 for these treenails. The Caulking is blackconstruction paper edge glued to each plank prior to placing the on the frames. I want to try the method of leaving a gap and using colored fill to make the caulk sometime. The frames have two very light coats of wipe on poly applied prior to attaching them to the keel. When I sanded to fair the frames it removed the poly from the surfaces where planking would be placed and allowed for good adhesion. Ben, I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff once at a show and he’s every bit as nice as you would think he is. You're so close you could just drive over and pick you wood out!
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    Hi Roger.It's great to see you're able to post some of your pictures. Your build was fantastic.
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    Very nice work there. you're moving right along!
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    The notches were cut with a chisel and xacto. Here's a sample. Oh and yes of course it is!
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    More planking!
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    The rest of the gunport framing.
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    Here is the addition of the keel and the start of the gunport framing.
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    Hi Ron, For me I prefer the lighter one but it's more about what you like.
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    Thanks all. I wish I could credit who I stole/borrowed the idea from but I don't remember!
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    Thanks Daniel and Carl, Yes it was a lot of fun. Reposting makes me want to build another one! Here are more pictures of the planking and the styrene strips.
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    Here is the finishing of the styrene and the adding of the mahogany planking.
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    Thanks Pete!
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    Hi Elia, Very nice to see this again. Thanks.
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    Ok between reposting and trying to get somethings done I've never been so busy! That's not to mention trying to read the postings! Ok I've now started to frame the lower gun deck. I am using boxwood for the deck beams, knees and carlings. First I cut the deck beams and soaked them for 5 minutes. I then clamped the to a block with a shim placed at the center to obtain the deck camber. I slightly over bent them figuring they would flex back a little. I let them dry clamped foir 24 hours. I then released them and allowed them to sit another 24 hours. They now fit the deck camber. And here is the start of the deck framing.
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    More cockpit assembly and deck
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    Finishing the bow and starting the cockpits.
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    Deck and stem placement. Keel
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    Hi Elia. Go on now and get yourself a Confederacy! You know you want to. Seriously though it is a wonderfull ship and I know you would do it proud. Ben. Timing is everything. I was real close. Look at the 4th picture and you can see the center is off by just a little. Just a touch of sanding brought it in line.
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    As far as kits go I think it is fine. The metal work was about the only complaint. The flash wasn't cleaned real good before they plated it. Other than that I was real happy. Also watch for sales. It can save you a bundle.
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    Lower deck planking and stern framing.
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    Here are some more bulkhead pictures
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    I will be posting the pictures of my completed scratch build of the Frigate Confederacy. This build was done using Chuck's plans and practicum that he developed for the Model Shipways kit. The woods used for this build are Boxwood, Holly, Swiss Pear, Ebony, Cherry, Bloodwood and some I'm sure I'm forgetting. I know all the comments and naratives are lost but if you have a question ask away and I'll try to remember! This will take a while becuase there were over 300 pictures. Here we go.

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