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  1. Fundysnapper
    Thank you. I am not sure about this solid hull so far. Wouldn't take much to go to far with no return.
  2. Fundysnapper
    Ok I think I am ready to dive in. I have read the manual and had a good look at the plans. Templates cut wood strips and blocks sorted and labelled. I also made a kind of template for the station lines on a piece of masking tape. Simplifies the marks instead of all of the lines on the plans. Next step is to make a block to attach to the deck so I can put it in a vice. Which I just ordered from Amazon. Then start marking station lines, rabbet line and waterline.
  3. Fundysnapper
    Templates cut now to mark the waterline, centerline, rabbet, rail line and the knuckle. Then sanding to fit.
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  5. Fundysnapper
    Thank you very much. I appreciate your comment.
  6. Fundysnapper
    Pretty close to having the hull totally complete. Working on all the little things like belaying pins and cleats. So small.
  7. Fundysnapper
    These belaying pins and all the small pieces are making me crossed eyed. Still getting stuff done though. In between installing little pieces, I am sanding and beveling the main and fore masts.
  8. Fundysnapper
    I love what you did to the transom. I am going to try the same thing.
  9. Fundysnapper
    Finished painting the hull. I think it turned out great.
  10. Fundysnapper
    Started painting the hull. Had a little trouble figuring out the water line. Turned out all right.
  11. Fundysnapper
    Started painting the deck and deck parts. Thought I would start there before attempting the hull. Still trying to figure out how to properly mark the waterline.
  12. Fundysnapper
    Beautiful build
  13. Fundysnapper
    Fantastic work. Looks amazing.
  14. Fundysnapper
    Glued and fitted the bulkheads. Unfortunately I didn't tack them in place. My first mistake of many more to come. So I had a bunch of warping. Made spacers and with a little steam and heat I fixed it up. Lesson learned the hard way.
  15. Fundysnapper
    I have been checking out every build of this ship. Reference them often.
  16. Fundysnapper
    Pre-fit the bulkheads. Want to glue in place but I was nervous about it.
  17. Fundysnapper
    Hi, I am new to building wooden ships. This is my first build. I was gifted this kit. I know it's quite advanced for a newbie but I am diving in. Unboxing and I am already overwhelmed. I am also new to the site. I started building back in January 2025. I have made a lot of mistakes but learning every time I work on it. I have completed the planking, the deck planking and have built most of the deck parts.
  18. Fundysnapper

    Received a new haul today. Got some really awesome ships. If anyone needs me I will be building ships. 20251115_174209.thumb.jpg.aee38200c23f84b32ebf78c35fd15654.jpg

  19. Fundysnapper

    Finally getting the hang of building these small deck pieces. This chain box actually fits the drawing and is nice and square. Nice to see improvement in my work. 20251115_010640.thumb.jpg.955d965a2fe51497d3b742088174159d.jpg

    1. Bryan Woods

      Bryan Woods

      Nice work, you may want to start a build log by the year of the boat you are building found in the forum page. You will get a better response from other members:-)

  20. Fundysnapper

    I am glad to be part of this great group of very talented people. Looking forward to learning from you all. This is my first time building a wooden ship. I am am so glad I started it. I will be building ships for ever now 

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