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  1. Diver
    Ryland, your support and help with this build is what kept me going at times. The gift of the black mono was greatly appreciated.
  2. Diver
    Thanks for the comments Bob. Your build was inspirational to me as well as your continued support throughout the build.
  3. Diver
    Thanks Chuck. It was the excellent design and instructions of your kit that made it possible.
  4. Diver
    If I have forgotten anything or if you see something that can be improved, please let me know
  5. Diver
    I have reached a mile stone. The only things left are the ensign halliard and the coils of rope. There have been times that I did not think I would get this far. Thanks to Chuck, Ryland and all others who have offered advice and support. There are areas that I wish were better but overall I am pleased with the outcome. Still lots to learn and lots of room for improvements.
  6. Diver
    Thanks for the review. I am currently doing the AL tug Sanson. Just today I watched the youtube build videos of the Hercules. I think I may purchase this kit, The working boats are my cup of tea
  7. Diver
    I am buy no means an expert, but that planking looks pretty good to me. A little sanding and you should be OK for the second layer
  8. Diver
    Very sad news. My condolences to the family.
  9. Diver
    Welcome to the site. Be sure to start a build log on your next build.
  10. Diver
    Managed some more rigging. I do wish that I still had feelings in my fingers, might be easier to do these fiddely bits. I still have to blacken some parts, retention and tie off.
  11. Diver
    beautiful build. I love your tidy work station, although I do not consider it work.
  12. Diver
    I did make the brass pieces for the bow sprit. They turned our OK. It is not secured yet, I will wait till everything else is completed
  13. Diver
    I am struggling to do the rigging. Being a mechanic all my life,50 plus years, my hands have no feeling. I am progressing and some bits will be re done, but it’s tough. Rules out ever doing a fully rigged warship.
  14. Diver
    I look forward to following your build. My first build is the Syren Medway longboat and it has been a very challenging build. I wish I had started a build like yours to learn the skill set this hobby requires.
  15. Diver
    Small amount of progress today. The thole pins were reinstalled with glue, and the chain plates added. All the rigging bits are complete ie blocks etc. Just have to fabricate some hooks and I can do the rigging. The only parts not made are the bow sprit mounting pieces.
  16. Diver
    Welcome to the site. Make sure you post some photos of your build. We all learn from others projects.
  17. Diver
    I still have to do some touch up sanding, then apply some WOP.
  18. Diver
    I have assembled my base as per instructions. I had a small oops and chipped the edge of the vaneer so I came up with this fix
  19. Diver

    Hello!

    Diver replied to TJM's topic in New member Introductions

    Welcome to the site. I would be lost without it.
  20. Diver
    I have ordered the base from Chuck, and while I wait for its arrival some rigging was attempted. The mast is not glued yet but I thought it might be a good idea to fit the shrouds. This is my first attempt at rigging and some of it is a bit sloppy and will be redone. I could not do the thimbles with a punch so they were turned in my Dremel and then blackened. When the base arrives I hope to have everything ready so this build can be completed. A satisfying trip with a lot learned.
  21. Diver
    I am enjoying your build of this kit. I wanted to do either this kit or the Sanson tug from AL, my supplier had the tug so that what I got. When it is done the Fifie will be next
  22. Diver
    Slow going but getting all the bits together for the rigging. The chain plates are made and blackened, including the nails. Tedious but enjoyable. Loving being retired
  23. Diver
    I like the look of your planking job. May I ask what width those planks are. I will be planking my up dated AL Sanson tug in the near future and plan on using a planking fan and tick marks. The Sanson is a single plank build, the planks are 5.10mm wide x 2.10mm thick.
  24. Diver
    Slowly getting on with the rigging bits. The mast is complete,the boom is turned and the gaff will be done today. The bow sprit will be done while I have may contraption set up. Do not want to upset the settings.
  25. Diver
    I am working on chapter 3. The videos have you shape, paint and install the main bulwarks. When that is done you sand the transom to the correct angle so the last piece can be installed. I chose to make a card template so that I could sand and test fit. This is a crucial part as the hull planking must come up flush with this piece. Once I have a good fit here, the main bulwarks will be glued in place. They are plywood and somewhat fragile, no need to damage them when moving things about while sanding. I am almost there, just a little bit to go.

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