Dfell
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Hello palmerit - yes it’s a little difficult right on the end. Used as you have done with strips of wood and where I can the pins at an angle. Did not use super glue. Good luck with it. Regards Doug
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Hello - small update. The outer layers of the Bulwarks added along with pieces on the Stern. The lower piece unfortunately when picking it up snapped in two so obviously not watching what I was doing. I found glueing this down not by what the instructions said but first clamping the piece in the centre of the top edge first and then once dry clamp either side in the middle. Again once dry glue and clamp the edges. The second planking next 😕 Thank you for looking and the ‘Likes’ Regards Doug
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Hello - further steps forward. First planking completed. Starting to feel / look like a boat now. The next series of photographs show the Rudder Post plus the upper Stern sectioned (painted) having been added along with the other parts that make the outer skin of the Keel, all pegged. It’s good to see another Ranger being built - not many of them on this site. Thank you for looking. Regards Doug
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Hello - further steps forward. Extra pieces added to stern (sorry - no photo) and then the Bulkheads etc were sanded to allow a smooth run for the first planking. Then the two parts of the Keel were glued on plus the maple veneer piece at the stern. 4 side pieces glued on / pinned into place. First planking next to do. Regards Doug
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Hello - further updates. All Bulkheads needed quite a bit of sanding so everything could be slotted together which was unlike Saucy Jack where everything slotted together with no trouble at all. Restraint had to be used so as not to break bits - patience and a bit more sanding. Bow and Stern Bulkheads etc were bevelled prior to attaching to Keel as instructions. Prior to attaching the ply Deck all joints were brushed with diluted glue. The ply Deck installed. Thanks for looking. Regards Doug
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Hello - Have decided to make another Fishing Boat. So here's the start. Regards Doug
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Hello AJohnson and Knocklouder - Thank you for the comments. Haven’t got anything planned as have now run out of space but in time we will see when I miss making them. Regards Doug
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Hello - All finished. Barrels (supplied with kit) done with tape for metal hoops. All rope coils done although I can see in photo one has come unstuck. It was a nice build to do. Thank you all for looking and the encouraging comments and the 'Likes' Regards Doug
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Hello - Okay one of the last few things crossed off the list. The ship's boat - this is supplied with the kit. A pre formed hull with wooden parts for the seats, oars and the rudder. The hinges and green stripe are tape. Regards Doug
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Hello - small update. The Motley Crew painted and ready to go aboard, The detail is incredible given the very small size of the characters. Wasn't expecting the dog. Now all aboard..... Thank you for looking and the 'Likes' Rope coils and small rowing boat yet to do and that should be that. Regards Doug
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Hello - a question for Chris Watton. Cannot see on the Vanguard website that you have the crates for sale that James H mentions in the build manual for Saucy Jack. Tried going through the contact page on the website but in pressing the submit button nothing seemed to happen. If you could please let me know as have the fishermen figures in the basket awaiting to order. Thank you Doug
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Hello - Finish line in sight. Change of image quality as now using mobile phone 'cos camera has been sent off for repairs - but still the same dodgy build work though. Inner Jib in place and all tied off. Outer Jib Just remembered the Rudder Hinges needed doing......... Final picture Thank you very much for your comments - SiriusVoyager - Knocklouder - Jim Lad -AJohnson plus the 'Likes' The small boat / barrels to paint plus some more rope coils to do. Thank you for looking Regards Doug
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Hello - further updates. All rigging associated to the two main sails done and tied off. Did find tying off onto the belaying pins a little tricky...... Final picture Thank uou for looking and the 'Likes' - much appreciated. Regards Doug
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Hello - Shrouds as instructions completed. Next The Ratlines and the Mast Stays all done. Thanks for looking Regards Doug
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Hello - Update. Sails dyed using Rit Scarlet first - did not like the colour so re did with Rit Cocoa Brown. The sails shrunk a little bit with the dye process so the timber work was altered to suit. Next stage will attempt the Shrouds etc. Thank you for looking, the previous comments and Likes. Thank you Regards Doug
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Hello - an update. Mast / Bowsprit / Gaffs shaped where necessary, blocks fitted etc. Chainplates and Deadeyes fitted as instructions. View from Stern Next - dye the sails, Thank you for looking in. Regards Doug
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Hello - Deck bits and pieces completed. Tried to make the handles smaller but they got too small to handle. The Capstan was a bit fiddly or was that just me? Thank you for looking and the 'Likes'. Thank you Chris for your kind comment above. Regards Doug
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Hello - The Hull now completed. Waterline done (may need a slight alteration towards the stern) / Wale in place along with the upper trim with the green area. The green was the same as James H used but with added yellow and white. The Stern section completed along with the upper capping rails View of the Stern. Required some sanding to merge all the different areas together. Deck bits and pieces next. Thank you Doug
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Hello cdrusn88 - fast build. Good to see another Saucy Jack being build. Nice work. Look forward to the finish pictures.
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Hello - One hull second planked. Glad to have got that done as it is starting to feel like a boat. Bulkheads removed and deck in place - neat fit. Also side strips in place. Rudder assembled and temporarily in place as the next step is to sort the Waterline and paint the Hull white. Thank you for looking. Doug
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Hello - Further progress. First planking completed - not pretty but hopefully a good base for second planking, Second layer added to Keel and pegged. Also rear sections glued into place - this was a bit tricky especially getting the lower section to bend round. Managed at a later stage to break off the top part of the upper rear section - hence window pieces have come off before their were required. Also glued on the side parts. Next stage is the second planking. Thank you for looking. Regards Doug
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Hello - a bit more progress. Additional Keel parts added along with the Bulwarks. Made the mistake of wetting the wood so as to bend it which resulted in some dark stains. Heat to bend probably been better. The maple veneer part was added with as much wrapping around as possible but had to do it as separate pieces. Onto the first planking - we will see how much of a mess I make of this...... Regards Doug
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Hello - initial stages started. All Bulkheads that require some bevelling have been done prior to assembly to Keel as per instructions. Only minor sanding of slots to ease assembly was needed to prevent any breakages. No glue used at this stage. Lower Deck added along with the Well / Hold. The Well / Hold was glued in place. Then the various pieces that make up the Stern fitted along with the two parts that run parallel almost the length of the frame. The Sub Deck was slotted in along with some additional pieces at the Stern which were glued in place. Then the all Bulkheads etc were glued. Next will be some more piece to add to the underneath of Stern section. Thank you for looking and the previous 'Likes' Regards Doug
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Hello - Just wanted to start this log by uploading the box cover and contents. The contents are nicely packed and in good order. As with Vanguard model kits there is a lovely illustrated instruction book along with 11 sheets of plans. Also ordered the upgraded sail set. Regards Doug
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Excellent - looks good. Well done.
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