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Jim M

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  1.    eatcrow2 reacted to a post in a topic: Lady Eleanor by Jim M - Vanguard Models - 1:64
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  4. Jim M
    Good evening a small update on the Lady Eleanor tonight. I was able to complete steps 12-27 which end up with installing the fillers, and deck. Here I am adding the fillers to the stern. After dry fitting multiple times. I was able to get the deck to fit no gaps except on two bulk heads where it would not snap in correctly. The deck was in the right position and in the groove, however there was a bit of a curve on the deck from all the times I dry fitted the deck. I did use two rubber bands to help hold it down whilst the glue drys. That is it for now.
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    Good evening I completed the first 11 steps for the build. First I cut out the bulk heads. Next I removed the false keel. Then I marked the bow and stern, and the bulk head number. Finally I mounted it to my frame holder, after removing the tabs from the laser cutting. I the bevelled frames 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11. I was conservative on the beveling as I think the faring will require more. Next I removed 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. Followed by pre beveling. Next I did a pre-fit of the bulkheads. Next I glued in frames, 1, 2, 10 and 11. I used a square to make sure they where perpendicular to the frame. Finally the instructions suggested to use the first deck (part 19) without glue to square up the remainder of the frames. I then glued them to about 70 percent up from the bottom to the top. I will solidify them after this part sets and I add part 18 and then 19. That is it for now.
  14. Jim M
    yes.
  15.    JacquesCousteau reacted to a post in a topic: Lady Eleanor by Jim M - Vanguard Models - 1:64
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    @RossR I definitely will get back to the other project after I get a couple other projects under my belt.
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    @palmerit I agree. I definitely learned a lot from my attempts in which I will apply going forward. I think what I found hard on that project was the cutting of the planks I could not get it correct at all and I think it is well beyond my skill level at this point of time. I am really looking forward to this project that is more at my skill level.
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    All, I have decided to put this project on hold for a while until I get a couple more kits under my belt. I am struggling with getting the hand cut planks correct, and I will need to again start over.
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  23. Jim M
    Good afternoon, yesterday was my birthday and my wife got me a new project to start. The Lady Eleanor by Vanguard Models. It was purchased from Ages of Sail. However the kit did not come with the now included sails that are on Vanguard's website in which I was a little disappointed. However I am planning on getting the nicer sails that are offered, and will order later this month. Below are a couple of images from the initial unboxing:
  24. Jim M
    Next Saturday, my birthday, I finally get to start the Lady Eleanor model :). My admiral is letting have it finally... It has been wrapped up in a box teasing me...
  25. Jim M
    @MBerg very nice paint.
  26. Jim M
    Ohh I think I am going to do a quarter check stealer that will end at bulkhead F.
  27. Jim M
    Good morning, I was able to complete the first belt. I also decided to recalculate my belts, as I do not think that 12 rows are going to work with my 9" plank max width. I am really pleased though how it is starting to take shape. Here is my revised planking plan. Looks like I will need to drop a planking row to keep a consistent look and feel. The measurements are in millimeters. On average I am doing about 8.5" to 9" plank. Back to planking. Cheers
  28. Jim M
    @Bryan Woods very well done
  29. Jim M
    I agree, I am finding there is a natural curve, and I am needing to adjust the width.
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  31. Jim M
    Thank you.
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  33. Jim M
    Good morning, Yesterday I was able to create the first plank in the first band. Creating the template: Fitting the stern Fitting the bow Finally gluing in the plank I am finding the template method is working well. My transition between planks are much tighter. I also am noticing my curve is much smoother than doing each plank independently.

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