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PAckerman

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    I have not given up. I have been busy with work and haven't gotten around to uploading photos to the computer. I have made progress, though I believe my misfortune with misalignment and my big ape hands, I have caused more work for myself trying to make things look good. Anyway. I have photos below of where I am. I am currently working on the cap hoping to be able to take more bad adjustments out.
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    Thanks. Yea there was one or two that moved. Not to mention with the repair to the false keel - its a little tilted. There was one Bulkhead that was higher than it was supposed to. I will have photos later, if I can get anymore work done with it other than a few repairs to hope to help further down the build.
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    Made a little bit of progress. I have been busy and not able to do much as I wanted to. But I did get the bulkheads on and now waiting for the glue to dry. I believe I will start with securing the Bulkhead to fair the hull tomorrow.
  14. PAckerman
    Thank for the information.
  15. PAckerman
    Nicely Done. I have a question. I have seen that metal block with all the thread holes in several logs. What in the heck is that? I was looking for a couple and I am completely stumped. Regards
  16. PAckerman started following 18th c. English Pinnace by PAckerman - Model Shipways - 1:24 scale - First Build and Le Chebec by Yvesvidal - CAF Model - 1/48
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    Thank you for the information @JacquesCousteau - I was able to see that I was not using my eyes. I did what you stated for the photos, but nothing happened. It was because the photos were .HEIC. Thought I changed them, but apparently - nope.
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    Progress has been steady, albeit slow. Over the past few days, I found myself primarily focused on repairing the damage caused by my less-than-delicate hands. Basswood, as I've discovered, doesn’t stand much of a chance against them. It seems I need to either refine my touch or explore more durable woods for my projects. I managed to repair the false keel as much as possible, filed the bearding lines, and dry-fitted the bulkheads. However, there’s still more work to be done, as the fine, hair-thin points at the ends snapped during handling. I also spent some time working on another boat project, though that one remains a work in progress as I build up my skills. If you have any advice on how to better control my less-than-gentle grip, I’d greatly appreciate it!. Also, how do I get the photos in here right? Apparently, I am stumped Regards, Paul.
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    Here goes nothing! This build will be my first for wood models kits. I am looking forward to it, however, I have already made a few rookie mistakes even though I read and researched and read more. 1) I didn't completely read ahead and went to gluing. Well, the inch deep gash on my finger taught me this lesson the hard way. Knife wound trying to get the part apart. 2) Basswood is VERY fragile - I broke the false keel in two places. Trying to get them back perfectly so it does not screw up my lines. 3) I feel I am going slow, but apparently, maybe not. Its a marathon, not a dash. Anyway, I will get pictures for the build shortly. I have some, but I do not have them on the computer yet for uploading. Other Builds: OCcre - Black Swan is one that I have been tinkering with. The instructions are way vague on this one. I am super slow with it at the moment and will be more on the Pinnace. Need more research and skill for that one. Goals: HMS Victory - C. Mamoli Scratch Builds

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