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Hi Dan, I've just finished the Sherbourne as my first wooden kit build and experienced the same issues as you - planking issues and lashings coming undone - Planking I think is just practice, practice and then a bit more practice. (Thank goodness that the hull was painted). For the lashings, I found that a tiny tiny dab of CA gel (I found the gel easier to apply rather than the thin stuff) was enough to stop it unravelling. I used Gorilla Glue Gel (Green cap) Jon
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Good evening folks My name is Jon and I'm addicted to this hobby! I've caught the bug. A bit of background - I have basically recently retired from the IT industry and in the past I enjoyed constructing things, be it Lego & plastic models and with the time on my hands and whilst perusing Youtube, I found Modelkit's series of building Vanguard Model's Sherbourne. OK, I failed my 'O' level woodwork back in the day but I thought I could have a go at this - how hard can it be? I have been lurking on this site for a while, reading articles, looking at build logs and generally getting motivated at the amazing models that are being produced so back in December, I treated myself to an early Christmas present of the Sherbourne. 4 and 1/2 months later I have just finished it. My first wooden ship model. I'm chuffed with it. Not sure if its allowed in the intro section but i've attached an image or two of my efforts. I know you probably already aware, but the kit was great - great plans, great materials and superb support. If anyone is looking for a starter kit i don't think you can go far wrong with the Sherbourne I've learnt so much from the build process. Its a totally different mindset to building a plastic kit - wood is more forgiving and then it would bite me on the backside and I would have to think, plan and execute a resolution. The level of patience required is on another level. Calming and frustrating in equal measure. You might guess that I enthused and excited about whats to come. I've already purchased my next two builds - Saucy Jack from Vanguard is next on the agenda. Looking forward to that and following people on here. Best Jon
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Hi - I've been lurking and following your build with interest as I'm about a month behind you. I've just starting the rigging and have the same questions about the two thimbles at the top of the mast - according to the plans the top most cleats are empty and the thimbles are attached at the lower set of cleats on the topmast - I believe that there should be the thimbles at the top set of cleats and blocks at the lower set. What did you do? Follow the plans exactly?
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