mobbsie

Depends what season - here is a photo of a slightly older vessel heading out early in the season to set traps.
 
To see what could be a sister vessel to the Denny-Zen, see http://bellaremyphotography.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/20120725-img_0443.jpg
 

Is there no end to your talents Popeye, a lovely build on the Goth and poetry as well, you really spoil us.
 
She looking great my friend and thanks for the detailed update. Hope you get your deadeyes soon.
 
Mobbsie

That picture really did it for me.  I'm going to throw away my one lumberjack shirt and then go undo and retie my boom vangs.  If anybody eats that stuff, give me a call from the emergency room and I'll send you a get well card.

Mobbsie,
Here's the secret.  You only have to do one ratline and one copper plate.  Then repeat as needed.   

Hi Andy,
 
Ditto to the previous post regarding your chains. Peg is looking really good.
 
Love the banter, some brilliant remarks in there.
 
Mobbsie

there once was a lass named Peg,
who found a dark spot on her leg
so she cut in a groove,  to try and remove
the knot that was in her peg leg!
 
how's that.......all in a minute!

Oh crud..... He's started again...
 
I'm not sure but I think that's what attracted the vermin (rats lobsters etc) in the first place....
 
I'm going to need a broom and an extra large rat trap....
 
Andy

that would be true,  if there was a brass ring at the top    there's really nothing to gain......and I don't think that it deters progress.  there's really nothing wrong with a little small talk.......I think it's a great way to get to know the folks your talking to.  builds and projects are nice,  but I like to get to know the modeler as well......this builds the friendships that I see on the site....and I think that is the greatest build of all

A quick enima will sort the men from the bouys, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
Mobbsie

Ain't I a s*** LOL
 
Andy

Hey Augie.......  What is film??????????  ?

don't  feel bad Augie..........I do the same thing.   there are times where I'm doing something really intense......the camera can be stiing right there {or in my pocket}.......but I fail to get a picture.   you did a swell job.......nice recovery..........the fact that you even mentioned it, is enough for me.  I don't need a blow by blow......"with the circle and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one " 
 
do you know where I got that phrase from?

Thanks Robert and Grant.  Your good wishes are a shot in the arm.
 
Now, as for SJORS.  You, sir, are photo-happy.  You want pictures of everything!  If I say I had ham and eggs for breakfast can't you just believe me and not ask for a picture of the dirty plate?????????  You need to understand that, at the height of the conflagration, so much steam filled the room (from coming out of my ears) that photo documentation was all but impossible.

And don't let Sjors pressure you.  He can only fire cotton balls.  

Mobbsie, Good to see you back on line. no more combat for me, I'll participate in arbitration as a neutral party if things start to deteriorate again!
Cheers,
Jim

Hi Guys,
 
Thanks for the welcome and your kind words.
 
I dont have much to show at the moment, progress has been a bit slow, still working on the first planking, only another 35 planks to fit, it makes me realise just how small my other builds have been.
 
Someone once said on the forum that we all look back on our first builds with a more critical eye when we gain in experience, how true that is. I have been looking at my Brig Badger and boy can I see what mistakes there are, almost to the point where I am seriously considering re-doing parts of her, mainly the Main Mast which is a bit bent forward, still thats for the future.
 
I started to cut out the gunports on the starboard side but called a halt due to the wood (Lime) starting to split, the reason is because I should have finished the planking first, given it a coat of diluted PVA and left it to dry. One thing I did learn is to pack the sides to stop any movement, lessen learnt.
 
I will be working to complete the 1st planking, cutting the portside gunports and lining them, so that will be my next set of pics which hopefully not be too long.
 
So, sorry I dont have any pics at the moment but rest assured I will be working towards it.
 
Mobbsie

Popeye,
 
Fishermen often take a lot of pride in the condition of their boats.  Look at the state of general maintenance on these lobster boats moored amongst the yachts at Perkins Cove.
 

 
And I remebered this parking restriction sign - obviously put up just for you!
 

 
John

Well... I did make it home friday evening... Just taking a brief reprieve... I'll be back up an building soon.. one thing about these winter meetings, although the day is dedicated to seminars and other stuff... the evenings are predictably.... um... well... let's say "lubricated"
 
Once I get my head back in it, I'll be going full tilt again
 
Andy

I  agree with Augie. I'm sure you'll easily be able to manage every modification you'll decide. The shape of Corel's false keel seems not far different from 1909's replica. I've found in internet these two pictures (the first, Wikipedia - the second is a postcard for sale). If they can help you ....
 
Cheers
Alex

Everyone: So to get the progress of my Caldercraft back into this folder, attached is my most recent progress of My Aggy. I have the stern and gallery windows. I now have the spar deck on and have begun planking the deck as well. Once I have that completed I will provide a updated pic of that as well
 
Mike Draper
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada

No comment…….
 
Sjors

She's looking really good Popeye and those lobster pots are brilliant, a bit of ageing would look good, if you need an idea just look at Sjors photo, that should help.
 
Mobbsie

She's looking really good Popeye and those lobster pots are brilliant, a bit of ageing would look good, if you need an idea just look at Sjors photo, that should help.
 
Mobbsie

Hi Guys,
 
Here goes, as a newbie I dont have a clue as to what I'm doing so please bear with me !!!!!!!!!!!!
 
I dont intend to rewrite the entire log and I dont have it saved so if anybody has any questions please dont be afraid to ask.
 
Aggy arrived on the 16th January this year so I have been working on her for about a month now, progress has been steady but a little on the slow side compared to my usual build rate.
 
The kit I find is very good in that everything fits as it should do if a little tight, theres a lot of sanding and rubbing down which is better than having a sloppy fit.
 
The main problems I have had with her so far is a warped and twisted keel, These were resolved by putting a length of dowel down each side and glueing into position, this took out the warp, for the twist, that was taken care of when the lower gun deck was fitted so all in all I'm quite happy with the way that went.
 
I have so far planked the lower gundeck beneath the companionway and hatches so that I dont see a bare deck, the upper gundeck has been planked useing 4 inch planks, a mistake I made here was to split the deck in two and plank seperately, I didnt put a master plank down the centre. The only thing in my favour is that there is very little seen of the upper gundeck so I think I will get away with that.
 
The Top deck and Poop deck have been pinned on but as yet are not planked.
 
I am in the middle of the first planking and am about half way, I am useing pushpins as opposed to 0.5mm pins to hold the planks in place so there is a lot of drilling, mind you there would still be the same amount of drilling if I used pins. I have now got to wait for the shops to open on Monday so that I can buy some more 1mm drill bits cos I busted the ones I did have, I tried 1.2mm but the hole is too big and the pins arn't gripped tight enough.
 
Another problem useing that amount of pushpins is that your thumb hurts like hell, I'm gonna have to make some kind of padding.
 
OK I'm gonna post some pics.
 
Mobbsie
I have placed Cant Frames in the stem as I was going to have trouble with the planking in that area, hopefully this will sort that out.