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Likely not a big deal but carefully check the start point for the top of plank 1. The transition from upper and lower counter is important and not as obvious as you’d think. Try a little. dry-fitting there. We all know our models won’t be fit like Chuck’s. I made lots of little adjustments here and there. The planking transition from sternpost to counter took me multiple tries and a couple of weeks to sort out. But it does sort out… -
Not at all, that’s because you’d never get above about 30mph the whole way😂
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Now that you have excellent experience with the guns can I send you mine to make😁 You continue to impress, looking really good!
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I have these as well, modified the smallest one for the larger moulding but none are small enough for the two strips running the lengths of the hull. Masking your own isn’t hard with a piece of brass, just make much smaller cuts than you’d think you need, it doesn’t take much. I hadn’t done it either…until I did😊
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Already I forget, but I explained what I could in my log. Seems like the counter is planked first to give you the place to end the planks. It is a challenge for sure. Definitely yes on the red mark or something close to it.
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So many models so little time. I suggest building both at the same time with all the parts intermingled, it would be a fun challenge. Even better replace all the planking with Alaskan Yellow Cedar. 😁
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They still require a lot of care and fitting, you’re not chickening out just taking a only slightly less challenging approach, plus you get to develop a new skill…char removal 😁
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That is really nice work. The cherry cannons and capstan are a nice touch. I really like the lanterns, what a way to make it your own and a special work of art. I look forward to reaching this point some day and having it look half as nice.
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You’re definitely ready to plank, it’s a journey. 😊
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I used Cerulean Blue mixed with White and wound up pretty close. It’s good you’re taking the time to find a good complimentary color to the friezes.
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They didn’t want to use that door anyway😊 Looking good, very nice work.
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Thanks for sharing Your product road map for the coming year.
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Very thorough. Happy new year!
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That’s really nice moulding, well done!
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Well, there goes the finger exercise I got from scrolling 🤣
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I actually have the wood set for Echo, so someday I may follow your log. 😊
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Admirable work!
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While you have it taped and lined so nicely, one thing that helped me was a red hash mark on the bulkheads signifying the butt shift pattern. Easy to lose track of them while planking.
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Thanks, good information and explanation. After the initial mix I do add a little water from time to time as it starts to thinning in the paint jar, just a touch.
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Thank you all for the kind comments. I wasn't sure about going off book, I might not have without knowing the eventual quarterdeck will leave just a glimpse. I did something similar on my Fair American years ago, liked it then, like it now :-). Now I guess I can't enter it in the annual historical accuracy competition 😄
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Having started modeling with the old soaking method I now easily and successfully bend planks using heat exclusively with no water and can say through experience dry heat is so much better than soaking. A travel iron and my bending station is all I’ve used on my last several models. The process is detailed in both my Cheerful and Winchelsea build logs.
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Happy New Year! Good to see your back in action. Those lamps are just so cool.
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I decided to go off-book. I follow the monograph, everything about Winchelsea is so well thought out and designed why wouldn’t I. Nonetheless I wanted to do something that made my Winchelsea mine and the captain’s cabin seemed like the place to do it. This boxwood and cherry paneled deck will be mostly covered by the quarterdeck in time. Still I had a little fun doing it and historically accurate or not I like it. Onward to the rest of the deck.
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I think it’s clear by now, Indy as designed by Chris based on actual existing plans does not have chain pumps. Those that want to re-imagine the historical plans, or as reincarnated in an earlier life sailed onboard the Indy and recall them should add them to the model after they purchase it from Chris. Can we all move on now please and enjoy James’ build log.
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Very nice metal work. In fact all of your model is very crisp, you’re doing such a nice job of it all.
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