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Craigie65

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  1. Good progress. Having built a few of Vanguard’s excellent kits, the glue is usually run into the joints between the bulkheads, keel and sub deck. The manual seems to show that for this kit too. As to consistency there is no formula, just enough water to make the PVA easier to brush and wick into the joints. I have not built this one, but looking at the manual at step 28 it would seem that the glue is applied below the horizontal engraved line on the bulwarks, with none on the tabs, as step 53 shows no glue marks on the removal of the tabs. I think that is why there are not clamps on every tab in step 28. Effectively it is glued below the level of the deck. I am sure others, who have built it, will chime in. good luck
  2. Lovely, well done! And on to the next, you need to let everyone into your secret for finding so much shipyard time!
  3. You can reverse the mat, but there are no gridlines. Alternatively you can buy a replacement.
  4. Looks like a solid base for the second planking. Will be watching closely to see what I can learn.
  5. Andrew, so sorry to hear that. I hope you make a full recovery and take life a bit easier!
  6. I am 16 months in and planking the forecastle deck. I have a feeling that it will go faster after I plank the poop deck.
  7. Chris, Please reconsider. Look at 1/64 in a cabin the number of buttons and invisible seams matter not a jot. There is nothing else out there and you have been brave enough financially to meet the demand that has come from this forum.
  8. Following along if you don’t mind as I have this one in my stash. If only real life would not get in the way😂
  9. Wonderful work. Looking forward to watching your log of Speedy. Enjoy Shetland!
  10. It would. I used files on my first build to square off the top of the mast. You can also go the other way of using square stock and rounding off the trunk of the mast. Particularly useful for top masts given the change in shapes across the length.
  11. Very nice work. Mind you that water looks fresh, cannot have been at sea too long. I am sure your tars will prefer rum 🧉
  12. Yip, I will be watching out for this one being put on sale. Plus should be small enough to hide from the admiral 🤞
  13. Excellent build and a credit to your fleet. You powered through the rigging in short time. The name plate is a nice touch.
  14. Wow, if Flirt is up to the level of the Pinnace then just wow!
  15. Hello Andrew
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