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  1. MikeB4
    I got the first level planking done on both sides. There where a few unexpected challenges but I'm moving along. I have seven weeks left before the Connecticut show. even if I don't make the dead line completely I will bring the model to the show as is, unless I meet with a complete disaster before hand.
  2. MikeB4
    I've faired the frames and put a coat of Wipe On Poly.
  3. MikeB4
    The only corner I may have to cut is the carving of the ornaments. I can probably carve them in the future and add them to the boat. For now I'll use the resin castings.
  4. MikeB4
    I don't know if it's possible to complete this model in the next ten weeks, but I'm going to enter it in the 37th Annual Joint Club Ship Model Conference. The pressure is on.
  5. MikeB4
    I am moving along slowly. I have completed the task of installing the frames and putting the keel on. I broke a couple of frames in the process. Nothing I couldn't fix. I used a hair dryer to heat up the keel so I could straighten it out. I got it pretty good.
  6. MikeB4
    I installed the transom and gave the entire keel a coat of wipe on Poly like the instructions suggest.
  7. MikeB4
    After the glue dried I noticed the notched center piece was not on the keel straight. I had to carefully remove it and redo it. In the picture you can see how bowed the keel is. I hope that the frames will straighten it out.
  8. MikeB4
    I found a solution to the problem of the keel being bowed out of the box. I created a jig and decided to put the entire keel together before tapering it down. This way I can center the notched pieces with ease. I'm hoping once I start attaching the frames that will resolve the bowing.
  9. MikeB4
    The instructions say to taper the four pieces that will make up the keel before they are glued. Would it be easier to taper them after they're glued together as one piece?
  10. MikeB4
    Thank You. You've created a kit that is very high quality. That is why I've decided to take on this project first before some of the other kits I have of lesser quality. I know there are going to be some challenges but it will not be because the kit falls short.
  11. MikeB4
    Thank you.
  12. MikeB4
    It has been a couple of years since my last log but now that I am settled in my new place it's time to start a new project.
  13. MikeB4
    175.00 is more than reasonable for what your getting. Will there be a hard copy of the instructions with the kit or is that something that would be downloaded?
  14. MikeB4
    How much will the boat kit alone cost, Have you determined that yet?
  15. MikeB4
    I don't know how many people will be able to start in this group but I would like to be in it if possible. If not in the first wave maybe the second.
  16. MikeB4
    What kind of paint are you using for the gold?
  17. MikeB4
    That looks great. You are a true craftsman.
  18. MikeB4
    A.J. Fisher Ship Model Co. make some really great solid hull beginners' Models.
  19. MikeB4
    Chuck, When you rig this model can you use the boxwood internally strapped blocks that you sell or are they from a later period? I'm Just asking because that would look outstanding.
  20. MikeB4
    I went to a ship model show early this year. Someone entered the Imperial Russian Steam Launch Dagmar. It came out absolutely beautiful. In fact I selected it as best in show.
  21. MikeB4
    I will probably build both because boats are my favorite thing. It's going to be some time before this boat is on the market.
  22. MikeB4
    I noticed Model shipways has a new model of the eighteenth century long boat at a 1:24 scale version. It's going to be about 24" long once it's built.
  23. MikeB4
    Is the medium your using watercolor?
  24. MikeB4
    Thanks guys for all your complements.
  25. MikeB4
    I'm leaning towards the New Bedford Whale Boat. I here that the Mayflower is a bear to plank because of the shape of the bow. I don't need another bear to wrestle at this time.

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