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  1. Ok, here we go - Chapter 4 - Stern framing.

     

    Just following Chuck's great directions. I, like everyone else, have discovered how absolutely fragile these parts are. Do not even look at them very hard- they will crumble. Other than that just A, B, C ...........

     

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    Now just let the glue dry- Sills and lintels are next

  2. Finally, an update. Real life seems to keep interfering with important things, like working on my Syren, but I have made some progress over the last few weeks.

     

    First, a picture of my MicroLux pen sander which has become indispensable to me. I love this tool. It has really taken away much of the drudgery of sanding for me. Just my opinion of course.

     

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    And a few more pictures of my more completed framing. I can not seem to stop tweaking, here and there, but I am almost satisfied.

     

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    Now it is on to stern framing. Actually it is already complete. I just have to catch the log up to current state. More pictures in a few minutes

     

  3. Todd- Checked my kit for you and I see what you mean. I have 5 pieces total for the boat and in the picture it looks like there should be 5 lifts plus a bottom.  Hmmm.... inquiring minds want to know........

     

    As for the variation in the vertical framing..  I just made sure that the framing plan was lined up on the last bulkhead and then made small adjustments as I installed all the remaining frames. I think it came out ok for me.

     

    Ive been working to much the last couple weeks so I havent been around as much as I like but your Syren is looking  good!

     

    Charley

  4. Dont worry Robbyn I stole the idea for the spacer from someone else :), Dirk- I believe.  I was using the syringe that day for alcohol because I had to redo those frames. It didnt work very well, too big of a syringe and needle, I think. I subsequently switched to insulin syringes with 31 guage needles and am able to control flow much better and get the alcohol right where I want it.

     

    If nothing else, I am getting really good at taking things apart after gluing them together :)

     

    Floyd- I am going to check out  that Chopper thing

  5. I finally finished the rough framing. All of the green, red and blue frames are done. I still have some sanding to do just to get her cleaned up like the lady she is :).

    I have found I definitley need to work on my cutting skills. I struggle to cut a clean straight edge and angles are an exercise in frustration. I am using an Xacto miter box and razor saw but even so I find a lot of play in the slots. It may be time to put together some kind of jig. Here are a few pictures of progress to date.

     

    Happy New Year !!

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  6. Thanks for the support guys. I still have plenty of sanding to do. Im not sure how far down I should go on the grit size of the sand paper at this point, since this is all sub-structure that will be covered up.

     

    I am pretty sure that Santa is bringing me one of those microlux mini sanders so I am hoping that will help me in  that regards.

     

    Thanks for stopping by

     

    Charley

  7. Green frames ( gunport sides) are also done. Pretty straight forward. Measure, cut, sand to perfect size with excruciating care, glue, wait to dry, come back and decide I dont like it, take out then repeat till I finally decide- enough is enough :D. I can't lie though. I am enjoying every minute of it. I have never found anything that takes my mind off "stuff" better than shipbuilding. Cheap therapy :)

     

    Anyway gunport sides are all in and sanded and I am on to the frames that define the sweep ports.

     

    I also wanted to say happy holidays to everyone here on MSW. I hope it is a good time- each in your own way. Thanks for being here.

     

     

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  8. Ok finally a small update. Sills and lintels are all completed. Had to re-do a few. Seems like every time I walk away then come back they move :o
      
    Yessss...I have taken my medication today :D  but I swear every time I stop working then come back after awhile I see some small error in a spot that looked perfectly fine previously. Anyway I have mastered the art of using isopropyl and debonder. I think you guys are rubbing off on me.
     
    A few of the tools I use and a few pictures of my progress

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  9. Augie- I just re-worked the idea for the spacer from several other builds I have seen on MSW. Someone always comes up with some little way to deal with most  challenges. So many great ideas. As for the covering- I have my iron right here along with my heat gun on the shelf---sigh....but I think it would not be the same :(. Thanks for checkin in :D

     

    Larry- I am so used to trying to make everything look old and beat up. I am just not happy if I am not trying to weather something :D

  10. Their are a couple things I may have done differently on the framing that I have done so far

     

    First -  I would have faired each set of frames sills, then Lintels after I completed each run, starboard then port, as Chuck suggested.

     

    Instead, I completed  sills and lintels on the starboard side then sanded the whole thing. I think this made it more difficult.

     

    Second - I would not have glued the frames in place with so much inboard exposure ( if that makes sense).  I have found it veryy difficult to sand inboard as opposed to outboard. ....duh :o . If anyone knows any tricks, let me know. I almost done with the starboard side ( it has taken me forever) but I still have to do the port side.

     

     

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  11. Its been a very busy week.....but....back to framing

     

    I made a 15/32 plug to help with lintel  spacing.  I am trying to make the change to PVA glue but it is hard. I have become so used to CA. I like to make things fit then run a little thin CA in a tight joint- then its done. I have built to many wings I guess.

     

    So, I have used PVA on some of these and CA on others. Of course the CA will be a problem when trying to stain but the frames will all be covered anyway so I am using this as a learning experience. Unless? I wonder if they make a wood grained Monokote? :P  :D

     

    I could do one quick planking job :)

     

     

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  12. Really nice work though John. What you did looked really outstanding. Heck to me the one in the real ship picture looks almost to large, although I am certainly no expert. I guess its just a reaally big skylight.

     

    You know, maybe its the picture, but to me the bottom looks closer than the top.

     

    I admire your dedication. My skills are a long way from accomplishing anything like this. :10_1_10:

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