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Today, 29-August-2013, we begin construction. The first photo summarizes the early steps which are still in progress. The bulkhead former is supplied in two sections having a combined length of approx. 30". It is necessary to join these and assure an arrow straight backbone. The two lengths were aligned and epoxied together between 2 weighted glass sheets. The next step was to pre-bend a 1/8 x 1/16 strip around the bow section. This 'rabbet strip', which will carry back right through the stern, is 1/2 the width of the bulkhead former and serves as the basis for the rabbet. This is Chuck's method and I've used it in the past with good success. The pre-wet strip is seen drying at the bow in the photo. Also depicted is the dry fitting of the laser cut stem pieces. They will be sanded, pre-stained and joined prior to final sanding and tapering toward the bow. As this assembly will be a natural finish rather than paint, the joints have been highlighted in #2 pencil to accentuate them. I'll pick this up once the rabbet has been carved and the stem tapered.
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Make it a great day......and many happy returns.
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Oh no ...... tell me that wasn't a moose! Anyway, no ratlines ???? Might as well move on --- nothing to see here. JUST KIDDING . We fancy ourselves as model shipwrights......... and she's definitely a ship! Just stumbled on aboard and glad I did. Love that finish on the hull as well as the cabin structure. Will sit in the back row and observe, if you'll have me. I don't want to get hit by the broom.
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I was just getting a rough idea Mobbsie. Would need to play with grit sizes and timing if I decide to use it for real. Not much rigging to do on Confed --- except for the gun tackles
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Sign me up for a front row seat!
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I tried mine out and put a pic on my Confederacy log. It actually does improve the appearance of kit-supplied blocks to some extent.
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Nice job on the head timbers. I couldn't make those in 1,000 years. The best part is the symmetry as seen from head-on. Congrats!
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While continuing to psyche myself up for this build, I've been catching up on a few things long overdue. As many of you are aware, Chuck is now providing (through his Syren Model Company), some beautifully made rigging blocks. Not to be outdone, Gjdale in his Victory log gave us a nice tutorial on how to scratch our own blocks. This reminded me that, buried somewhere in the shop for the last 5 years, is a MS 'Blockbuster' which I picked up on sale for about $8 and never evaluated: It's a pretty simple device consisting of a plastic jar, some laser cut plywood that assembles quickly into a mandrel, a shaft and some sandpaper. I replaced the supplied sandpaper with 150 grit having a self adhesive backing. Not really expecting it to work, I tossed in some left over 3/32" and 1/8" blocks and gave it a whirl (6 minutes) on my drill: The 4 blocks across the top line are typical untreated blocks (no extra charge for the off-line holes). The lower half dozen are after treatment. As one can see, there has actually been some improvement in appearance. And it sure beats trying to hold these little fellows and having a go with a sanding block. I am by no means advocating this device but I have seen several mentions of it without any 'review'. At the right price, it's worth having around as a quick and simple way to improve kit-supplied blocks.
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Sounds like you're surviving without the gf. Pizza and beer----the breakfast of Champions. Glad to hear the interview went well. That position sounds perfect. I'm pulling for you as are your others friends on MSW. Stay positive! And good luck
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Planking the ship's boat
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Great work ..... and a terrific photo. She'll be done for your Spring !
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Thanks Ben, I will do that. Wish we hadn't lost part of your log with MSW 1. But your photos will help a lot. There is a LOT to look forward to on this build. I'm looking forward to more progress on your end and I'm sure we will all enjoy Andy's fully rigged version down the line.
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Everything falls in with the sheer line. Very nice.
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Very creative and nice work Sherry. Now get back to work
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Furthermore, as the result of your note, Jeff got back to me suggesting an extra sheet. Of course I said ok. Yeah, ----- I forgot the margin plank until I got to page 126 of the manual ...... at which point I felt like an idiot (I'm used to that). So now all is well.
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Your first planking looks better then my usual final planking. Well done! As an uneducated aside, I recall visiting a 19th Century vessel at Mystic Seaport and one of the restoration gentlemen was on board. He informed me that wood having a special grain was also used for items like the knees that support the deck beams. I'd say the old time shipwrights were pretty crafty when it came to which wood to use where.
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Floyd ----- patience! Chris---- Thanks for the complement on Syren. I can't even imagine scratch building Confed! Ben --- The wood is a secret ----- only Jeff @ HobbyMill knows. . Cabin floor will be as per instructions. No ebony allowed around here!!!!! Talk about service, I emailed Jeff the order yesterday and I got a quote this morning. Little did I know he follows MSW so closely that he knew what model it was for! There's a man who knows his business . Back to 'the book'
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Fear not for room, Wayne. We're doing a 'workshop in the round' so there's plenty of space. Just leaving the far corner open for when Sjors recovers and installs his popcorn machine. Wood Update- Spent a lot of time (and did a lot of head scratching) on possible replacement woods. Firstoff, I've got to comment that the basswood supplied by MS this time is far superior to what I had with Syren. I'm happy for that as this is one big gal. After massaging some numbers and ideas, I have decided to order new wood only for the decks which I think will result in what I'm looking for. I am not, after all, Bill Gates. The order went into Jeff at Hobbymill yesterday so we'll see how that works out. Spending today continuing to digest Chuck's 'bible' and plans. This manual is every bit as good as that for Syren ----- maybe better !!
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Well, there's always canning. Nothing like some 'fresh' tomatoes in February when you really have a craving. Let's see, wooden ships and canning ---- perhaps we're off by a century or two
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Aye, mate. T'will come in handy on those damp/cold Maine winter mornings. Bed and Breakfast ---- all I have here is McDonalds
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Good work Jason on what could have been frustrating. Looks great from my view and I really like the overhang you've produced. Now I did my cap rail also in one piece soaked horizontally. Now we need someone to try it at 45 degrees from vertical
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Just had the opportunity this morning to enjoy your log on Dragon. Frankly, I am astounded by your work. Thank you for sharing what can only be described as a work of art.
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