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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**!!!

Andy, was that GS Hypo Cement Fabric (purple box) or normal (orange box)?

thanks!

Nice job!

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!

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.

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.

Thanks Mike.  I am thinking about furled sails for the ship.  I don't want to hide my 1000+ hours of rigging!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.    

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!

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.

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?

Thanks Keith, I am going to try it out tonight.

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!

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.

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.

Looking forward to this build! How are you liking the AL kit so far? I have not worked on one yet.

Ship looks great Vivian!

Thanks Dmitry, I got the idea from you actually in your earlier post, I really do not like the metal,parts with the kit.

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.

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.

Nice work Alexander!