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    Moving on with the poop deck. Now is the time to place a lid on all the Officer's apartments. Again, I have broken free of the CAF Model sequence of instructions, as they do not make any sense to me. Therefore, I am describing how I managed to build that part of the model: As usual, I am proceeding with "halves" for a better control of the glue and more precise positioning of the decks. Before, gluing the poop sub-floor, it is necessary to work and place the round cover above the rear balcony: That part is provided in plywood in the kit and not prone to bending, even heavily soaked. Therefore, I cut another similar part in a sheet of plain wood (3 mm thick) and after a copious soaking in alcohol, I managed to bend it round and adjust it accordingly. It is tedious but must be done carefully for optimal results. You can see below, how this section will look like: On the front side of the poop deck, it does not look too bad: And a bird's view: The half poop deck is then glued and heavily pressed to make sure the thick plywood (2 mm) is installed correctly. Here again, I wish CAF Model would provide thinner sub-floors of 1.5 or even 1 mm thick. I have to say that once it is glued, that stuff is rock solid. The next step is to fill up with wood scraps the bulwark, after gluing the siding. A lot of dust is made in the process and your best friend remains the ashes vacuum cleaner. A little bit of red paint and things are already more pleasant: You can see (below) how thick and solid the bulwarks are. The railing will be glued directly on top: Yves
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    Superb work on the bulwarks. It is never easy to do them right. Yves
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    So pretty and realistic. It reminds me of some great days spent sailing on the local lakes or on the Pamlico bay. Yves
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    We all love a nice mahogany runabout. My favorites are of course the Chris Craft and the Italian RIVA. Yves
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    Beautiful deck. You are making very good progress. Yves
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    Kevin, you have so much imagination for getting new kits: frozen fingers, need to get back in shape on wooden models.... How about something for the dog to chew on? 🙂 Yves
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    I love the contrast of colors in the wood. Fantastic details on the deck. Yves
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    Yes, on the CAF model Bellona, it is presented as a two layers parts, made of thin plywood. I first glued one against the hull and when dry I glued the second one after dipping them in alcohol and bending them with my fingers. So far, they have not come loose..... 🙂 Yves
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    Great model. I am currently building the Bellona from CAF Model and can see the similarities between the two kits (Bellona is POB, not POF). Apparently, the instructions are better in your kit than they are in the Bellona. Tom is excellent and answers very quickly to all your needs and request for help. He is a great asset to this company. Yves
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    Amazing !!!! Yves
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    Beautiful model Kevin. Once rigged, this will look amazing. Yves
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    Shapeways is never inexpensive ... 😞 Yves
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    What an incredible model. It is stunning. Thank you for putting together that very rare and complex model, for our visual and intellectual pleasures. Yves
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    I suppose this kit calls for single planking (not double). You have done a terrific job and the symmetry between each side is excellent. Yves
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    Another beautiful project. I love it as it reminds me of Dorade, one of my favorite boats. I know you will turn that one into a beauty and museum piece. Yves
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    Incredible shapes! I like that steampunk look. Yves
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    Superb model and exquisite presentation of the ship. The stand by itself, is a work of art. Yves
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    We all go through these mood swings.... 🙂 Yves
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    I love the artwork on the box cover. Yves
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    And she said NO !!!!! You have way too many boxes !! Yves
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    I wonder how did they squeeze that plane on the lower deck....
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    I think you have joined the coveted and very exclusive club of the "Assembly Manual Masters". You are on par with legends such as Chuck Passaro 🙂 Yves
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    Superb work that you did, Mark. I have to say that even on the CAF Model kit, the cheeks were a nightmare to build. Similarly, I have been postponing the building of the catheads but your implementation is helping me a lot. Thanks Yves
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    Your build log is worth 100 times the instructions booklet from Model Shipways.... 🙂 I remember seeing the real vessel in the harbor of Annapolis, during a sail boat show, years ago. Quite an incredible vessel. Yves
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    Presenting an "Ironclad" on a piece of wood is a good way to create a nice contrast. Well done. Yves

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