Jim Lad

Yes, what do de dowels do?  No doubt you have a cunning plan up your sleeve!

John

You just can't do one at a time can you, Michael.

John

It just keeps getting better and better, Danny!

John

Greg,

if you're looking for surgical tools, try a veterinarian site instead of searching 'surgical'.  They're sometimes much cheaper.

John

Great railings, Danny!

John

Greg,

If you mean PVA (like Selleys Aquadhere), you should be able to loosen the joint with water.

John

Again, thanks for the encouragement, fellas!

John

Now that looks an interesting project, Chuck.

John

Thanks for the encouragement folks - both here and via the 'Like' button.

The hull will be fully planked.  If I were going to leave a section open to view then I'd complete all internal details.  I just like building by this method!

John

Looking good, Russ.  Nice to see her still progressing.

John

A bit of extra time at the museum of late has allowed me to get ahead with the Pritt.

The counter rim frame is now roughed in and will stay like this until after hull planking, at which time I'll finish fairing it in properly.

I've also made a start on the deck beams.  Once these are completed I can start to think about planking the hull.

John

First class work on that crane, Kees.  I can't wait to see the finished bath sponge.

John

First class, Tom!  Great to see her in her final home.

John

She's really coming together, Popeye!

John

Now that looks very 'swish', Michael!

John

Just catching up, Piet.  She just keeps looking better and better.

John

Thanks, all!

Mobbsie - If you have a decent size Privet then how about turning it into lovely timber for your own next build?

Mark - I haven't seen Jack's log.  The only place I can find it is in the National Library, but it sounds interesting.

Bob - As I mentioned, I suspect that the 'counter rim frame' is a piece of pearling lugger technology

Popeye - Yep, still a knee to be fitted there when the counter frame is finally shaped.

John

Man, but she's looking good, Danny!

John

Amazing how different a model looks with a coat of paint, Popeye!

John

Thanks for the comments, fellas.

Not sure what I'll be doing with the finish as yet, Mobbsie, but I'll be using Privet for both hull and deck planking.

John

I didn't update my log after my last regular visit to the museum as when I got there I found that I'd forgotten to pack the wood I needed to continue building!

I therefore spent most of the day talking to visitors and having cups of coffee in the members lounge!

On Friday I had some extra time at the museum desk so was able to do a bit of work on the 'counter rim frame' - pearling lugger jargon.  This is the frame that runs around the counter at deck level and onto which both the hull and deck planking butts.

Because it is fitted into the aftermost frames at deck level, fitting it is largely a case of 'suck it and see' (or trial and error).  So the roughed out frame is now glued and dowelled to the two aftermost frames ready for shaping.  By the time I'm at the museum next Wednesday the glue will be nicely cured and ready to work on.

The photos are, I think, pretty self explanatory.  The final one shows the typical kicked up stern of the Thursday Island luggers.

John

I don't do anything scientific, Harvey - just my own judgement.

John

Can't wait to see what's coming next.

John

Rick,

I use Selleys Aquadhere and Five Minute Araldite.

As for blades, you might want to consider using scalpel blades instead - you'll probably find that they're better quality and last longer.  The two that I find most useful are No. 11 (fine straight blade) and No. 21 (heavier curved blade).  But remember - buy them from a vet or chiropody supplier, not from a surgical supplier - much cheaper for the same thing.

John

Hey, Mobbsie, how did I miss your update from Wednesday - looking good, mate!

John