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  1. Diver
    Good point
  2. Diver
    Thanks everyone for your input. I like Bob Cleeks idea of installing a disc on the Table saw and turning it into a disc sander,two tools in one.
  3. Diver
    Good evening folks. What would you find most beneficial in your workshop and why. A Byrens Disc Sander or Byrens Table saw. My limited budget will only allow one at this time. I do not think I will ever scratch build.
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    Welcome to the site Joe. I am a novice builder working on my fist ever build. The support and guidance I have received on this site excellent. I would have struggled without this site.
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    Welcome to the site from a fellow Canadian. Enjoy and use this site
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    Thanks Mike for the confidence builder. I am going to finish the Syren Medway in the near future, and then I will attempt one of Chris Wattons Vanguard kits. After that I may have the nerve to tackle a project like this. I do know that Chuck provides excellent kits and instructions.
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    Way above my skill level but enjoyable to watch and learn.
  8. Diver
    Good evening James. What skill level will be given to this kit once it becomes available? When my Syren Medway long boat is finished in the near future I have decided I will do a Vanguard build next. I was leaning towards Lady Eleanor or Zulu, how will this kit compare in difficulty? Thanks. Bob
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    Now I am confused. In the header for the Medway group project it says 1/48.
  10. Diver
    Sorry Chuck. Just proves again I can not read. LOL
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    Good evening Chuck.  What is your suggestion for gluing the frieze to the transom?  Glue stick or thinned Tite-bond

     

  12. Diver
    the scale of my Medway is 1/48. The kit was purchased from Syren Ship models, designed and manufactured by Chuck Pessaro. A challenging but rewarding plank on frame build.
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    Welcome to MSW from the north, (Oh Canada). Enjoy the site, there is nothing but help and support here.
  14. Diver
    Welcome aboard Stephan. Nice to see some fellow Ontarians here.
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    Just started to follow your build. My Medway is nearing completion and I want to do a Vanguard build next, probably the Lady Eleanor. If that works out, HMS Alert will be next in line. Just contemplating purchasing the Serving machine so that I can start the rigging of the Medway. Have a good day. Bob
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    Thanks Chuck. I am really enjoying this build and learning a lot. It has been a challenge, but a rewarding one.
  17. Diver
    The rear cockpit is complete and glued in place. The thwarts are all glued in except the one fore the mast. The grapples and sheave for the stem are complete. I started on the knees and realized the front thwart was not installed correctly. It was removed and reinstalled. I am apprehensive on starting the capstain, do not want to mess it up. I ordered some v blocks to hold it when I start to shape it.
  18. Diver
    I am following your build with great interest. I am building the Medway longboat by Syren, my first ever build. When complete I would like to attempt one of Chris Wattons kits, Lady Eleanor and after that the Fife. I just love the looks of this vessel. Like you, if I build the Fife I would like it to look like a well worked boat.
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    Thanks for the advise. I purchased a small bottle of lock de-icer (isopropyl) and it worked fine. I have removed the piece and have a new one installed. The very small bottle of lock de-icer worked well due its very small nozzle. It was easy to control. Thanks again
  20. Diver
    Hello folks. I made a mistake and did not get the block on the transom low enough. What is the best solvent to unstick Titebond? Thanks in advance.
  21. Diver
    Have all the thwarts and rear platform fitted and a couple of coats of paint done. Still have to tweak the platform before gluing. Also have the cap stain brackets in.
  22. Diver
    How have other builders tied the rear side seats into the last thwart? Darn, I looked at some build logs and have figured it out.
  23. Diver
    Beautifull work. Can I ask where the board cutter was purchased. Thanks
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    Watching and learning
  25. Diver
    Test fitting of the risers. The shaping and fitting of boards is becoming easier. Still have to lower the forward platform a bit. I put a couple of coats of paint on before I glue the pieces in.

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