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Couldn't agree with you more on Chuck's influence and the quality of his plans/instructions.  And for the record, it took a little getting used to but I like the bamboo.

Now as to that blue........ I applaud your 'subtle solution'.  

That's a lot of progress.  You won't be sorry you made that keel clamp !

The addition of the 3rd dimension!  Enjoy the rigging  and move very carefully now.

Looks like first rate quality and workmanship to me.

Really nice work on the ebony, mate.  LOOKING SHARP!

That's a lot of treenails.  Looks very nice for a guy who 'can't plank a hull'. 

Welcome home.  OK, we'll give you a week 

No problem.  We simply agree to disagree.

Very nice symmetry as seen from the stern view.  Going to look great after sanding/finishing.  Will the hull be a natural finish ?

Hallelujah !  I was miffed when they deleted Pluto.  I was born under 9 planets and I'm not going down with less.

Keep us posted.  This is a nice piece of work.

I'm holding my breath to see if Pluto is to be included.

Not bad?????  I think it looks great.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Nicely done.  The railings do complement the windows.  And look ...  her colors match the Seasons!

She's filling out nicely, Popeye.

She's looking magnificent.  Well done, mate!

Darn it Vic.  I may like your version more than mine !!!!!  One thing is for sure....... she's a beast.  We're gonna need bigger cameras 

Time spent does not matter.  She looks good and that's what counts.

Nice fix, Popeye.  Keep her on an even keel from here on out!

Thanks to all for looking in.  I really do not deserve all these wonderful comments ....... if she looks good it's because she was designed that way.  I just do my best to follow Chuck's plans and practicum.  And the encouragement I get from you folks keeps me focused and striving to improve.

Please don't rush it, Wes.  You've set a lofty goal and I'm not alone in wishing you succeed.

What Dirk said.....

The planking on the foredeck has been completed with the addition of the treenails (drill and fill method) and the finish applied.  The belfrey and it's railing have also been completed.  I left this mostly in natural finish to complement the similar railing on the quarterdeck.  Here are a couple of views:

Now it's easy to see the alternating open decking areas fore/aft.

Next shall be the fabrication/installation of some head timbers and the catheads.  The cats are quite large and require some 'surgery' to install so I'll be moving slowly ---- only get one shot at this.  Cutting slots in the finished hull is not my forte.

Be interested to see how the silk span works.  Haven't had any since the 50's for airplane covering.

I've had this MM one for about 10 years.  It's smooth and accurate ..... but I don't push it beyond about 5/32".  It will handle drills down to about #74.

http://www.micromark.com/html_pages/instructions/81631i/81631-drill-press-inst.pdf

Hello Robb.  Thanks for the nice words.

Jeff was the owner of Hobby Mill.  He retired last year and closed up shop.  My understanding is that Crown Timberyard (an MSW sponsor .. see home page for advertisement) has become a very capable replacement source.  I haven't personally tried them yet but wouldn't hesitate for a second.