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  1. cdogg
    Thanks Pete. Finally getting this ship building "going full sails". Just started the second layer of planking. The kit came up short with a couple of 2x2mm walnut strips for the hull so I am waiting for the mail to bring them to me. So, here is where I was at last night. Bending that walnut strip like that without breaking was a pain in the a**!!!
  2. cdogg
    Andy, was that GS Hypo Cement Fabric (purple box) or normal (orange box)? thanks!
  3. cdogg
    Nice job!
  4. cdogg
    I like the pre cut planks! It would be cool if one of the companies in the US did this or at least provided plans for the planks. Looks good!
  5. cdogg
    I have the cordless Dremel 7.2 multipro. I like it because its really light weight, it only has two speeds though. Good for beginning a ship, but not good when doing details. It sure as heck beats filing and sanding for hours on end.
  6. cdogg
    What size are the planks? are they 1.5mm thick? I use rubbing alcohol and water to shape pieces, works better but the fumes will get you loopy if you aren't prepared. I also make a small jig for overnight shaping.
  7. cdogg
    Thanks Mike. I am thinking about furled sails for the ship. I don't want to hide my 1000+ hours of rigging!
  8. cdogg
    Well, back again after a medical set back. Just so everyone knows, having your appendix removed is not fun!!! I got the first layer of planking on, not the greatest job but the shape is good for the second layer, just a few more sanding sessions and the walnut strips are ready to go! I have some major ground to make up as I am behind my schedule for this wonderful ship.
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    thanks Mike The planking method described by Corel works but it is very basic and leads to a lot of additional sanding I found out! I stopped about halfway and finished using a suggested method and it seems to have really taken a nice shape. I am starting the 2nd layer this week, not too worried as I think I am going to paint it as it is on the box. That will allow for some freedom, but it kind of feels odd painting over two layers of planking. I cannot wait to get to the deck details, that is always my favorite part!
  10. cdogg
    Finally back from a month off, moved to a new house and got the new shipyard constructed. Been hacking away at the first layer of planking, here is my latest picture as of last night
  11. cdogg
    There have been a lot of complaints with AL on this site, that being one of them. Best bet would be to purchase a group of walnut and mahogany strips to build it with. it might cost more but it will save you the stress when building.
  12. cdogg
    well here are the results, I may have to do more coats as the wood is pretty soft. I used low gloss. Here is the board after prep Here is after the first coat Here is after the second coat The wood definitely has smoothness to it a better color but it hasn't really changed too much.
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    Hey everyone, I always like to provide info on customer service from our favorites kits. I recently moved and somehow lost my instruction book for my Corel Scotland kit. After about a week of searching, I contacted Corel the other night and told them my dilemma, mainly that I had everything but the instruction book and if I could get a replacement. No later than the next afternoon I got an email from Corel asking for my address and that they were going to ship me a new instruction book! Even better, I found it this morning, so I thanked Corel and now can get back to build log on MSW. So, hope this provides some positive insight for those interested in Corel kits!
  14. cdogg
    I am trying this on a pine board first. I will put up some pics tonight. Looks like it will work well on a ship so far.
  15. cdogg
    Thanks Steve Quick quesiton- Do I put a layer on to dry, then use 0000, and then put another on? Or just buff out the initial coat?
  16. cdogg
    Thanks Keith, I am going to try it out tonight.
  17. cdogg
    I bought a bottle of Formby's Tung Oil finish yesterday at the store to try on some shelves for the new basement shipyard. Anyone ever use this on their builds? I have zero experience with it and the guys at Menards didn't have much to offer. Thanks!
  18. cdogg
    Hi Rick, I just read your build log for the first time, I must say your work on this kit is fantastic! Can't wait to see the finished boat.
  19. cdogg
    Welcome to the Lobster Boat club Tim! It's a fun kit with some interesting sections. There are a bunch of previous logs on here for reference.
  20. cdogg
    Looking forward to this build! How are you liking the AL kit so far? I have not worked on one yet.
  21. cdogg
    Ship looks great Vivian!
  22. cdogg
    Thanks Dmitry, I got the idea from you actually in your earlier post, I really do not like the metal,parts with the kit.
  23. cdogg
    Thanks Vivian. I wonder if there any good pictures of the Sea Sprite? I am looking forward to setting up my new shop on Monday, I'm finally going to get this build rolling a little faster. I also am going to start the Corel Victory cross section soon as the secondary build. Also, I really need to explore how to cast my own parts. The metal parts with the Scotland kit are kind of crappy.
  24. cdogg
    Vivian, yes! When I created my account here I was reading every Salvatore book from the beginning, just finished the last one in November. Drizzt is my favorite book character of all time.
  25. cdogg
    Nice work Alexander!

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