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Craigie65

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  1. Craigie65
    Hi Stuka, I think that the left bulwark being so high above the transom is going to give you problems later in the build. Can I suggest that you remove and reposition. If you have Isopropyl Alcohol (you can get from amazon for a reasonable price) this will debond PVA pretty quickly, failing that water and a bit of patience will get you there. Getting these two piece symmetrical will pay dividends, otherwise I fear you will be chasing the build throughout. I know it seems a step backwards but you would be surprised how many builders have done just that. I have even seen one log where the whole of the first planking was redone! But it really paid off in the long run. As you read more logs you will see many setbacks and “re-dos” that are overcome to produce a lovely model. good luck!
  2. Craigie65
    Indeed starboard to port 😅
  3. Craigie65
    Cracking job, mate!
  4. Craigie65
    From the second and fourth pictures everything looks to be seated home. I think you are seeing the curve of the sheer from fore to aft, and the camber from port to starboard.
  5. Craigie65
    Looks good to me from the photos. Do you mean there is a camber across the deck?
  6. Craigie65
    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
  7. Craigie65
    Lovely, well done! And on to the next, you need to let everyone into your secret for finding so much shipyard time!
  8. Craigie65
    You can reverse the mat, but there are no gridlines. Alternatively you can buy a replacement.
  9. Craigie65
    I’m in. This one is in my stash.
  10. Craigie65
    Lovely build, congratulations!
  11. Craigie65
    Some mighty fast progress! Looking good.
  12. Craigie65
    Looks like a solid base for the second planking. Will be watching closely to see what I can learn.
  13. Craigie65
    Lovely, add me to the queue of buyers 😍
  14. Craigie65
    Andrew, so sorry to hear that. I hope you make a full recovery and take life a bit easier!
  15. Craigie65
    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.
  16. Craigie65
    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.
  17. Craigie65
    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😂
  18. Craigie65
    Wonderful work. Looking forward to watching your log of Speedy. Enjoy Shetland!
  19. Craigie65
    We have all been there!
  20. Craigie65
    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.
  21. Craigie65
    It did, but the stock looks like it is on upside down?
  22. Craigie65
    😱
  23. Craigie65
    Enjoy your well deserved break!
  24. Craigie65
    Very nice work. Mind you that water looks fresh, cannot have been at sea too long. I am sure your tars will prefer rum 🧉
  25. Craigie65
    Excellent save! That looks very striking, love it.

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