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  1. glbarlow
    Key point here is that was Caldercraft, not Vanguard. His designs not his company, big difference. And yes I routinely replaced and upgraded those older kit’s wood as a matter of practice.
  2. glbarlow
    It’s ok because I don’t know a lodging from a knee from a carling, it’s. Amazing I can build a model at all 😂🤣
  3. glbarlow
    Not sure why you’d think otherwise given Chris’ track record.
  4. glbarlow
    Makes perfect sense for a model this size and caliber.
  5. glbarlow
    Welcome to the hobby and thanks for all the likes. FYI, you can PM one of the moderators and ask them to add the NRG logo to your profile to display like mine does. It serves as a badge showing you support the hobby.
  6. glbarlow
    That’s a lot of complex work done well Bob.
  7. glbarlow
    Those look really good, and I know represent a whole lot of work.
  8. glbarlow
    Leave the back edge of the char on bulkheads forward of mid-ship and the front edge of char on those rear of midships, that way you’re sure not to lose the proper hull shape. You may need to do more shaping at the bow and stern, use a very thin plank and slide it up and down 3-4 bulkheads at a time to check for a smooth run at that the plank makes contact with all the bulkheads. You may find as you plank you didn’t take enough, so adjust it then or if you took too much you can add shims to correct. It’s all good, relax and have fun.
  9. glbarlow
    Yep
  10. glbarlow
    These deadeyes will never see rigging so to me it’s more how they compliment the model. The dark brown is too severe a contrast and the sienna doesn’t seem to match. So for me, and my Winnie in the far distant future when I get there will be left natural. At least that’s my thought for now. I’d consider black but I’d have to see how that looked up close. The acrylic sounds very promising. Having made them from metal for Cheerful I can’t say I was looking for to metal work in the quantity needed for Winchelsea. Maybe offer a sample pack so we can see first hand before we commit …
  11. glbarlow
    A number #2 pencil lead has a nice effect, that’s the recommended technique for Winchelsea and what I used.
  12. glbarlow
    Hopefully your diligently at work still…
  13. glbarlow
    Thanks Frank, but no more than you and the many Winnie builders.
  14. glbarlow
    Modeler’s Central wants $167 for the Amati Keel Clamp which can be had multiple othe places for $79. I wouldn’t buy or trust anything from them with that kind of lopsided pricing. The best place for starter and intermediate kits is our own Chris Watton’s Vanguard Models, for advanced kits our own Chuck Passaro’s Syren Ship Model Company. I get most of my supplies from Amazon but even with international shipping I get my Admiralty paints and specialty items from the very reliable Cornwall Boats in the UK. Don’t let the old guard push you off kits, historical accuracy is nice but sometimes - especially starting out - you just want to enjoy building something fun.
  15. glbarlow
    I’m sure you plan to take the balsa down. The bulkheads need to all be in contact with the planks. The balsa just helps hold the shape. Also need to be sure it’s below the bulkhead tops as well, it doesn’t help anything there.
  16. glbarlow
    Excellent work Frank, it looks nice and tight.
  17. glbarlow
    Thank you. I appreciate the comment. Thank you for saying so.
  18. glbarlow
    So there’s an open tab for me at a bar somewhere 😂. I’m glad my log is helpful. Yours too will be an excellent reference for future Cheerful builders. I wish I’d thought of drilling the holes for the stirrups, they were a bear to line up.
  19. glbarlow
    Nice work, clean and sharp, both the model and the photography.
  20. glbarlow
    That’s the absolute rule of modeling. You aren’t on a schedule, enjoy the process.
  21. glbarlow
    Thank you Don. A lot of it is how good Alaskan Yellow Cedar turns out with the WOP.
  22. glbarlow
    Thanks Bob. I appreciate the comment.
  23. glbarlow
    Odd approach for bulkheads and deck planks
  24. glbarlow
    Thanks, I’m a ‘plankster’ at least.
  25. glbarlow
    Thank you Chuck, I’m a poster boy for dry heat plank bending. I appreciate all your guidance and help.

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