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  1. Nunnehi (Don)
    Thanks for the likes, guys, I really appreciate it! Don
  2. Nunnehi (Don)
    Have pretty much finished Chapter two - lots of sanding/fairing in the immediate future😽
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    Fuji, you’re off to a great start - will be following with interest! Don
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    Beautifully done! Don
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    I use a lot of CA and have had no problems with the exception that I have had a partially used bottle that seemed to lose its ability to work properly after sitting for an extended time. You can probably write a book on applicators and methods but experience and following the various logs here is a good start. I’ve used it successfully on wood, plastic, ABS, resin, photo etch brass, and combinations of all the above. Yes, I occasionally glue my fingers together or to whatever I’m working, and this can cause some heartburn, but if you’re careful this will not cause too much damage other than a temporary loss of finger prints. I’ve also got a couple of models I built over 20 years ago that are not showing any deterioration. Don
  6. Nunnehi (Don)
    Bob, that’s very, very nice, the sails add so much! Beautiful work! Don
  7. Nunnehi (Don)
    Bob, beautifully done! I’m about a month behind you and really enjoying your posts! Don
  8. Nunnehi (Don)
    I, too have the Artesania Latina scraper and used it on my Medway build - it worked great! Unfortunately, AL is out of business and a brief check with Ages of Sail and a couple of other sources didn’t show any in stock. Hopefully someone else will pick up on this. Don
  9. Nunnehi (Don)
    Thanks, Bob! Your Pen Duick is gorgeous - I’m deeply impressed with how you’ve painted it and finished the deck! First rate! Don
  10. Nunnehi (Don)
    Thanks, Chuck, I really appreciate it! Your design and instructions, as well as the excellent build logs and other information here, have made this doable here in the wilderness of north Alabama😸. Don
  11. Nunnehi (Don)
    Thanks, Bob! I’m really enjoying your build and getting a lot from it - you’re making great progress! Thanks also for the likes, I appreciate it! Don
  12. Nunnehi (Don)
    A bit of an update.......... l’ve started the planking process and have completed the portion from the wales up. While it’s not anywhere near the level of some of the other builds here, it’s starting to look like a ship - lots of cleanup in the future! Don
  13. Nunnehi (Don)
    Looking really good, Bob! Don
  14. Nunnehi (Don)
    B.E., Thanks much for the kind words, I really appreciate it. Your work sets the standard that I that I try to emulate! Don
  15. Nunnehi (Don)
    Fuji, Thanks much for the kind words, I really appreciate it! Good luck with your build and start a log, I would very much like to see some pics as you move forward with it! I used Micro Kristal Klear from Microscale on all the portholes and windows, applied with a toothpick. On the larger cabin windows, I first glued the acetate that was supplied with the kit using the Kristal Klear, then backfilled the opening once the acetate was firmly in place. It takes several hours for the Kristal Klear to set up and actually turn clear (it is opaque white at first) and it is not as transparent as the acetate, so if you’re going to detail the internal spaces, this may not be the way to go. Thanks again, Don
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    Brian, Excellent work! I’m really enjoying following your build! Don
  17. Nunnehi (Don)
    That’s beautiful, Bob! Don
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    Derek, Huge thanks for the tutorial - that’s got to be one of the most useful things I’ve seen posted here! It’s got everything, how to do it, materials, tools, the whole package! Just great! Don
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    Have pretty much finished Chapter 1 but may do some additional work on the bollards. I wasn’t happy with the way the quarter gallery framing came out on the port side so I cut it out and reinstalled. It probably wouldn’t have been noticeable once it is fully planked but it just wasn’t pleasing to my eye. Anyway, on to Chapter 2............... Don
  20. Nunnehi (Don)
    Me too!
  21. Nunnehi (Don)
    This is what I did with mine, pretty much out of the box. Don
  22. Nunnehi (Don)
    Thanks, Bob, I appreciate it!
  23. Nunnehi (Don)
    More work on the stern with the installation of the quarter gallery framing this weekend, and things seem to be coming along well except that I just realized that I should have faired the stern framing more before doing the qgalleries. I’ve just got to say that the build logs here are invaluable and have been exceptional useful!
  24. Nunnehi (Don)
    Bob, Sorry I didn’t answer your dust question sooner, old age strikes again😉. I have a small hand vacuum with a hose attachment I got from MicroMart and use it frequently to clean up when hand sanding. If I’m using the Dremel with a disk sander that generates a lot of dust quickly, I wear a mask and also take my work outside if necessary. For the table saw and bench sanders indoors I attach a shop vac, but for large jobs I go outside - hope this helps. Don
  25. Nunnehi (Don)
    Have continued with general fairing and have installed the stern frames and sills. After installing the lower sills I realized that one of the frames was a little out of place so I cut a small bit of filler to correct the gap. After sanding, it looks ok, I think. Was able to dry fit the window frames to verify openings are properly sized - making progress. Don

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