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Bedford

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    Bedford got a reaction from Retired guy in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    And with that the last of the woodwork on the boat itself is finished!
     

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    Bedford got a reaction from mtaylor in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    There's more to come but I think it will slow down now because I have to make a lot of fittings before I can build the sailing rig
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    Bedford got a reaction from AnobiumPunctatum in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    And with that the last of the woodwork on the boat itself is finished!
     

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    Bedford reacted to vaddoc in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Large scale small rowing wooden boat, what a fun project! And very nicely done!
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    Bedford reacted to Jim Lad in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    What a little beauty, mate!
     
    John
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    Bedford got a reaction from Jack Dusty in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    And with that the last of the woodwork on the boat itself is finished!
     

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    Bedford got a reaction from Retired guy in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Breast hook made and installed, interior is getting there!
     

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    Bedford got a reaction from John Cheevers in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    And with that the last of the woodwork on the boat itself is finished!
     

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    Bedford reacted to druxey in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Well done, Bedford!
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    Bedford reacted to G.L. in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Bedford, that's really neat work, congratulations!.
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    Bedford got a reaction from KeithAug in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    And with that the last of the woodwork on the boat itself is finished!
     

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    Bedford got a reaction from Retired guy in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Yeah, the mains'l and jib when it's warm enough to go sailing!
     
    Meanwhile I've now got the model of my boat half planked!



     
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    Bedford got a reaction from Siggi52 in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    And with that the last of the woodwork on the boat itself is finished!
     

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    Bedford got a reaction from mtaylor in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    And with that the last of the woodwork on the boat itself is finished!
     

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    Bedford got a reaction from KeithAug in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Breast hook made and installed, interior is getting there!
     

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    Bedford reacted to G.L. in Daysailer by G.L. - FINISHED - scale 1/10 - SMALL - gaff-rigged sailboat with centerboard   
    Part 7. Finishing the hull
    7.1. Breast hook, gunwales and rub rails
    When all the frames are in place I shorten them all for 5mm to make space for the gunwale.

     

    Taking over the shape of the bow on tracing paper to make a sawing template for the breast hook.

    Sawing and fitting the breast hook.

     

    The gunwale is made of a 5x5mm oak bar.
    Fitting the starboard gunwale.

    Gluing gunwales and breast hook.

    Without clamps

    I plane 2 mahogany planks to a thickness of 2mm.to make the rub rails.

    The two rub rails shaped...

     

    ... and glued

    The rub rails:

     

     

     
     
    Thank you to follow.
    Thank you for the likes.
    And thank you for the constructive comments.
     
    Till next week!
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    Bedford got a reaction from dvm27 in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Breast hook made and installed, interior is getting there!
     

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    Bedford got a reaction from wefalck in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Breast hook made and installed, interior is getting there!
     

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    Bedford got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Breast hook made and installed, interior is getting there!
     

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    Bedford reacted to Jim Lad in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    She's really coming along beautifully, mate!
     
    John
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    Bedford got a reaction from yvesvidal in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Breast hook made and installed, interior is getting there!
     

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    Bedford got a reaction from druxey in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Breast hook made and installed, interior is getting there!
     

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    Bedford got a reaction from BLACK VIKING in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Breast hook made and installed, interior is getting there!
     

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    Bedford got a reaction from G.L. in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    Breast hook made and installed, interior is getting there!
     

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    Bedford got a reaction from Retired guy in Miss Caroline by Bedford - Scale 1:8 - model of my full size build   
    The stanchions, bearers and cleats for the stern sheets are now in so the next job is varnishing everything I won't be able to get to once the planks are glued down 
     

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