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Jarero That answers my question then. Why build boats/ships if tedious isn't your thing. Im not surprised it was the most satisfying part, the tough stuff always is, when it works. ...and keep that ferocious Kona under control, pugs are fun dogs with lots of personality. Tammys dad's last pug lived to be 16, which is old for a pug. So how many dogs do you have. 2 here and I wouldnt take a million dollars for them. Pets are great ! Keith
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Hello Jarero Holy Smoke, is that an Attack Pug? My wifes family has always raised them. Nice work on your Swift so far. Ive recently started an older version of the kit. I'm up to the planking stage At the moment. To Nail or not to Nail, that is the question. The Answer: how much patience does one have? I haven't even attempted to decide whether to nail yet or not. I can't wait to see the walnut and brass done on your Swift so I can decide. I course It'd help if you told how many hours/days/weeks it took of mind numbing tedium. Have you become comfortably numb (sorry for the PF reference, but John started it with his momentary lapse of reason comment ) Shine On -/\= Keith
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Hello Dee Dee Nice work. So did you increase to size of the well hatches? Looking forward to watching this build Shine On -/\= Keith
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@ Mario, how did you get that stripe effect on top of your cabin, in your built of this kit. Is it 2 kinds of wood or staining. Just Curious. Love the effect it gives, it really brings out the woods beauty. Keith
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Hello Russ Quick question, on the formers in the picture, they appear to have a cut in the middle of the top (bottom of the skiff). Is there a purpose for that? Just curious. Keith
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Hi Bob Is the drawing from Chapelle's or yours? (nice artwork, whomever did it) I agree that the midwest lobster wells seem to be in an ackward position (placed far forward from the working edge). All that bending over would seem to be a bit much, especially when unloading. The kit also looks as though the lobster well in the kit are larger then in your drawing. Referring to Mario's (teleman's) build, the cabin/cuddy appear the same size lengthwise as the well space, where in your drawing the wells are smaller, which makes sense as people are much larger then lobster. There also appears to be more work space between the benchs and the well in your drawing, which would be important in a working vessel. Keith
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Thanks for posting the links Dee Dee, now I want a flattie kit also. When will it end? Mario's done a beautiful job on those 2, especially with the wood accents. I think alot can be learned from these small kits before jumping into a Victory or Wasa. The completion rate seem to help with confidence also. Looks like I need to maybe get a copy of Chappelle's American Small Sailing Craft book also. Here's a great site I've found for books. http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=280091&qsort=p&matches=16&cm_sp=works*listing*buyused $21.98 and I have a 15% coupon for alibris. First Kits, then tools, now books.... does it ever stop? Keith
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Hello Bob, Looks good so far. I just finished the Midwest Peterboro canoe and loved it so much I've ordered this model and the Dinghy. Ive started the AL Swift and thought I'd stop her construction after planking and build the Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack as a riggimg tutorial. The canoe taught me alot about the planking process. Sounds like we caught the bug about the same time and as all good lurkers have started to share. Sometimes figuring out the mistakes and misfittings is the most fun part, once the sailor language practice ends. Looking forward to watching your build as I have one of these coming in the mail as I type. Its always easiest to learn from others no matter their experience. New minds something think of ingeniuous way around a problem. Shine On -/\= Keith
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Not just amazing planking on the bow due to the tight seams but the symmetry of the planking from side to side is just astounding. WOW on the hawse pipe lip, whats its size compared to a penny. next you'll be carving scale chain. Keith (tmc)
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Thanks for the repost russ. I've been wanting to attempt a simple first scratch built project and this looks like just the project. I was wanting to build a dinghy for my mom-in-law and this would be perfect. Anyway, a couple of questions. Do you have the dimensions and spacing on the formers and what did you use as a template for the sides as they appear to not be straight/square. Also what is the width of the stern? The sides read 14' which would be 7" but i'm also assuming they're longer due to the curvature. Thanks for any help. Keith
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