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Rustyj

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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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    Hi Ben, Great to see your Long Boat back. Thanks!
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    Grant and Sjors thanks for the return visit! Hi jarero and thanks, Dumas Products has some very nice Chris Craft models. Here is a link to their site. http://www.dumasproducts.com/index.php?cPath=136_54
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    Hi Larry. I agree she'looking really good. That walnut should look nice when finished.
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    Here are some pictures with the application of the styrene skin.
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    You know I didn't do it on purpose!
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    My pleasure everyone! Others pictures always helped me so I'm just repaying the favor. I have parts of frames made but construction is on hold for a week or two. I want to get my Triton to a certain point before I switch back over. Also I have some prep work on something else too! See ya soon.
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    Hi Bob, This is fun. At least for me. Now I can relive your build. It's like having a flash back.
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    Hi Andy, So many post to catch up on! I'm really glad you reposted this build. Now the Journey can continue! Thanks
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    Here is a continuation of the hull build.
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    Here is a set of pictures showing the start of the hull build.
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    Hi All, This is a reposting of the original build log. I know at the time I built it some people were possibly going to do one too. Hopefully the pictures will help. I know most of the text is gone but if you have any questions post them here or pop me a PM. Original Intro: This model is way out of my comfort zone but I thought what the heck. I liked the way it looks and thought it would be a fun challenge. I’ll be using bondo and fiberglass which I have also never used. I figure I’ll have myself covered in both in no time at all. The 1949 Chris-Craft 19 ft. Racing Runabout is 1/8th scale that is 28 inches long with a 9 inch beam. The wood framed hull is covered with expanded pvc and then planked with mahogany veneer. This kit includes chrome plated deck fittings and complete drive line hardware. You can build her as a RC but I plan on building her as a static model. Here are the pictures for the building of the first two frames.
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    Here are some pictures of the frame assembly. I have currently completed 4 frame assemblies and I am cutting out other frame parts and working my way through them. As I complete more I will continue to post my progress.
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    Here is the rising wood with the optional scores cut into it. Just to show it was not easy for me here are the scraps from just this little keel. And here is the completed keel assembly.
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    Hi All, I'm reposting my old pictures. Here are the the pics of the keel being assembled. Here is the Keel marked for the rabitt and it being cut out. Here is the false keel.
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    I'm not good at scales but you are right about 1:48 and 1:24. I'm not sure about 1:32. Sorry.
  20. Rustyj
    Hi Everyone. Thanks for the kind replys. Yeah Ben you were on the short list of suspects. 42rocker. I'm building at 1:48 scale. I added it to the title. Thanks.
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    Thanks Mark and Pete, For the exterior hull planking I used Pau Marfim which is the same wood as the planks. On the interior hull planking I tried to use cherry but that didn't work out. So I used boxwood instead. That worked really nice.
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    Hi Pete, Well done and thanks for re-starting your build. It's great to have a friend to trade with isn't it. I recived some cherry cut offs once several years ago and I'm still using them.
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    Hi Pablo, Thanks for posting your pictures. It will be a great reference as I move forward. Don't worry! If it's your first or twenty first you will always find something that you could have done better. We are all here just having fun.
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    Nice to have you here and I look forward to seeing your pictures when you can post them.
  25. Rustyj
    Hi Bob, Glad you've re-posted. As usual your work is top notch. I'm happy to be able to follow along!

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