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  1. Diver
    Thanks Bob. I know that I am my own worst critic, but still enjoy being in the shop. This is a hobby that I have wanted to get involved in since my first visit to the Maritime Museum in Victoria when I was a boy. If I achieve similar results on my build as you did on yours I will be over the moon happy. Your build of the PenDuick is a fine example of craftsmanship. Love the paint. Bob
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    Thanks Bob and Havelock. When I look at my build I see every flaw and mistake and wish I had more experience in ship modeling. I then remind myself that this is my first build. I believe that any model I could have chosen would have ended up with the same mistakes and flaws. It is a hobby with a learning curve, and I am learning . I do hope to someday be able to build a museum quality ship. As far as my Longboat build I will achieve a mantel piece model short of a disaster, and worse come to worse there is nothing that wood filler and paint can not hide. LOL
  3. Diver
    I Finally got some shop time. Owning an older home can take up a lot of time in the good weather. I am almost half way with my planking, 4 out of 9, and hope to do some more this evening. When is it a good time to remove the reinforcing tape on the frames? Should I do it now or wait until planking is complete. This is a slow build for me but enjoy my shop time, as little as it is. As you all can see I did cut one plank two short, so I did the same on the other side for balance.
  4. Diver
    Hello and welcome to the site. I am west of you in Gananoque Ont. I will follow your build of the Terror as she is a ship and story that intrigues me. I am currently working on the Medway longboat by Syren. Not much progress lately due to home renovations and up-keep. Installed a couple of planks on the hull yesterday that has got my MOJO going again. This is my first build and I enjoy every aspect of it. Even repairing the mistakes. Bob
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    Learned that lesson the hard way.
  6. Diver
    Boy does this bring back memories. I operated one of these beasts off and on for 10 years. As a member Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers we were responsible for all heavy lifts and recovery. We had them in gas an diesel power. They were strong trucks but very uncomfortable on long road trips, especially in the winter. My partner got frost bite in the truck, diesel variant. Looking forward to your build
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    Just a quick note to say the build is on hold. We finally have some decent weather and its time to service the gardens and do some minor repairs around the house. Its been a long winter and we can not let the little things get ahead of us. Stay safe everyone. Bob
  8. Diver
    Looking forward to your new build. You did such an excellent job on the Long boat. Happy building. Bob
  9. Diver
    I am currently building the Medway Longboat. Your build is so precise. This is my first ever build and every task is a trial and error process. As I have said on other build logs, Know matter what mistakes I have made,I still enjoy every minute in the shop. Thanks for the inspiration. Bob
  10. Diver
    Enjoying your build of what I consider the best looking twin engine aircraft ever. I may be a little bias as my Dad was a aero-engine tech during the war. He was with 410 Sqn RCAF. If you have ever seen the picture of the Mossie with the wire in the wing, my dad was the person who removed it.
  11. Diver
    Good day Sir. I enjoy watching this build. I am currently doing the Syren Medway long boat, but have a soft spot for this vessel. I just like the looks of her and will probably choose her for my next project.
  12. Diver
    That's it gentleman. I installed "F" frame backwards. It must have happened when I re-glued the keel to the frames. The old saying, You can't see the forest for the trees. It will not deter me.
  13. Diver
    Hello Bob. Actually the keel is straight. That was a poor camera shot. Keep looking. LOL
  14. Diver
    Anybody notice my mistake, and I thought I was doing so well. I asked Chuck if it would effect the build. No problem structurally but will bother me every time I look at it.
  15. Diver
    Well its been a very busy week. I work in one of the largest Hardware/Building centers in the country. We are open for curb side pick up only,so its answer the phone,build the order and get it to the customer. A little progress on the build, I have the garboards fitted and glued. It is starting to look like a boat.
  16. Diver
    Thanks Bob. I did just that. I thought about trying to un-glue the planks but decided against it. I did dry fit the #3 plank and all is well. When all the planking is complete I will do a final fit and gluing of the filler piece. Still enjoying the build and will never let a small problem like this discourage me. I have read the oops feed and many builders have overcome much greater problems than mine. Have a good day and stay safe. Bob
  17. Diver
    Hello everyone. Here I go again. I installed my first two garboard planks and I thought all was well. On close inspection the butt joint is tight, but it looks like I might have over zealous in my fairing on frame 7. What is the best fix?
  18. Diver
    Thanks Bob and Chuck. Back to the shop to redo the tick marks.
  19. Diver
    Hello Bob. I had them on the outside, but some were on the forward side of the frame, others on the aft side but all within the fairing. Does this make sense?
  20. Diver
    Happy Easter every one. I did all my tick strips and transferred the marks to the frames. I then applied tape to check the run and it looked like a drunk ant had set the marks. I have erased all the marks and will start over. I checked my strips to the printed fan and they are OK. My question is, Do I make all the marks on the same side of the frame? My first attempt I placed them where ever it was easiest to get the pencil.
  21. Diver
    Thanks for the advise. I just started the tick marks, now this takes patience with my big fat mechanics fingers on those very thin frames. I cut a spare #1 plank and heated and twisted it just to see how it would turn out. It actually fit, Yahoo. I am finding this build very relaxing and satisfying.
  22. Diver
    Thanks Chuck and Bob. The next phase is about to begin. I love spending time in the shop, call it my happy place.
  23. Diver
    Good day everyone. I had a good morning in the shop and have finishes the fairing. All the char is gone. I will start with the tick strips later for laying out of the planks. Am looking forward to this exercise. I have a question about gluing the planks. I am a 100 miles from the nearest Hobby shop, and they are probably in lock down. The only source I have for glue is the Hardware store I work at and we carry Gorila glue (CA) and Crazy glue. Are either of these acceptable? Thanks in advance and please stay safe. Bob
  24. Diver
    Spent the evening fairing the port side of the boat. I am happy with most of it but am wondering if that last bit of char on the transom will be a problem. I laid a batten along the frames and it appeared to lay flat all the way along. Thanks in advance, Bob
  25. Diver
    Thanks Bob. I have the keel and all the frames cleaned up. This mistake has not deterred me one bit from this build. I am enjoying every minute of my time in the shop, even if it is repairing mistakes. This episode has taught me a valuable lesson to be much more cautious.

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