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  1. scrubbyj427
    Thank you for the comments And advice guys, I’ve gotten underway and so far it’s looking ok. Everything is measuring out pretty even so that’s good. JJ
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    Looking really nice Rusty! Well done. JJ
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    Thank you for the input Guillermo, it’s always nice to have another set of eyes on something. I’m going to measure and double check a few more times and begin proceeding. JJ
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    Kevin, shall I PM you a mailing address?😂 your build looks great so far, leaving the comfort zone is good.
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    So I got my q galley templates mocked up tonight and boy what a nail biter. I found that my stbd template held a nice shape where my port one is a little warped, both are in nearly identical positions down to .001”!!! yet the port one really throws the eye off due to the warp. I’m going to sleep on this one and possibly print the port template out again tomorrow, if anyone that’s been here sees anything jump out please let me know! JJ
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    Very interesting, I’m watching with much interest, considering building this next. JJ
  7. scrubbyj427
    Hi Kevin, are you adding an additional lower deck to this model? She’s looking really nice. JJ
  8. scrubbyj427
    That looks very nice, well done! JJ
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    Coming along very nice Bob! JJ
  10. scrubbyj427
    Thanks Rusty, as with all vacations it was much too short and I need another one ASAP! So I’m back on the wagon and onto chapter 3, I got the transom placed, the upper counter planked, sanded and a Dry test run on all the windows. So far so good, very happy with the results so far. Hope to get the framing started in the next couple days. The windows required very minor adjustments to fall in line and will require very little manipulation when it comes time to glue them in place. JJ
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    Very nice Chuck. Can’t wait to see more.
  12. scrubbyj427
    Thank you Bob, I’m really enjoying this build. JJ
  13. scrubbyj427
    She’s looking good Fred, so much learned on chapters 1-2. What are you going to do with W1? JJ
  14. scrubbyj427
    Thanks Fred, I actually couldn’t resist in a few places and it caused me some trouble, namely the stern post area, I got them too thin in some areas and I had to actually separate them from the former and space them out a pinch to prevent them from hiding too far behind the stern post. I found the temptation came from the uncertainly of how the planks would look and if they required replacing it would be much easier to do without planks surrounding it. just about wrapped up and ready to start chapter three, but it’s vacation time now! I feel good about my stopping point. JJ
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    Thank you Chuck and Mike I’m happy with how she turned out but I also learned a lot this first go around and will do a few things Differently the next time. Definitely going to take the next step and line off the hull next time. Got her flipped over today and built a stand using the ply from the bulkheads. Did some clean up on the top sides, fitted the figure head and added some poly to the top sides. Wrapping up the loose ends from chapters one and two and looking forward to starting chapter three very much. JJ
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    Thanks Chuck and Rusty. i started a mad sanding storm today and managed to get one coat of WOP on her below the wales, I’ll let it dry overnight and sand again the spots I missed then go over with 400 grit before flipping her over and finishing the top sides, stem and stern post.
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    Tonight I finished planking, tomorrow I start sanding...a lot of sanding. JJ
  18. scrubbyj427
    Thanks Ben. Port side is right behind. JJ
  19. scrubbyj427
    Thanks Chuck and Rusty! The Winnie is definitely a Turning point in my model building career, I won’t be looking back again. Quite the step up In all aspects from building regular kits. Very excited to flip her over and start on chapter 3. JJ
  20. scrubbyj427
    Thanks for the comments guys. Matt, there was no real reasoning behind the last strake, I just planked the first two belts down and then started from the garboard up. I did plank one more down from the upper belts (2nd belt) to set up a smooth run for the last two strakes, I Then double checked my tick marks again to make sure nothing would look too funky with the last strake. I just had to spend a lot of time on the last strake, slowly sanding and test fitting several times until each piece fit perfectly, once the piece fit well I just charred the edges and glued it down, it actually went smoother than I thought, I was definitely nervous with that one. Now just a lot of sanding, it’s still very messy. JJ
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    I Definitely think the boxwood looks good with the cherry hull. JJ
  22. scrubbyj427
    Today was a milestone, I finally finished the stbd side planking. It’s still in its raw state and will require much sanding before I can treat it and get it looking tidy. Quite a learning curve from previous planking jobs but the results are infinitely better. Onto the port side and hopefully chapter 3 soon. JJ
  23. scrubbyj427
    Tough call Rusty, can you place all three samples on your deck to give a better idea? JJ
  24. scrubbyj427
    Very very nice! Bet that feels great! JJ
  25. scrubbyj427
    Wow! What cnc machine are you using? Outstanding work! JJ

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