Cannon Fodder
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The bowsprit is proving complicated and slow going. Also just disappointed in the ability of the wood the hold any sort of crisp carving. 16 sided section just looks round. Needs more tapering to the tip, had started at the tenon and was carving outwards. Maybe with all the garnish it won’t look so bad.
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Planking a hole in the side of a boat... challenging. Sticking to my planking plan was a real challenge. Much more use of CA glue this time around for me. Still learning how not to glue my fingers to the boat. I am learning to work through my short comings on it and enjoy it. Was frustrated there for was while. Better now and going with the flow. This side much more even and with the “plan.” The bow junction where the plank meets the keel, still a challenge for me. Fingers get stuck here alot(CA). Garage cabinets that are still partially doorless are to blame for some of the hiatus, a maternity leave I covered as well at work. At least now my 7 and 8.5 yo daughters are respecting the shipyard. fixed transom still evident. Here’s the hole. Lots of pics, just cause. I am glad to be working on it some.
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The hull lined out completely. Garboard strakes in place. Plus one...the imperfections of the hull now stand out. Also I repaired the transom. and of course the lining on the transom looks terrible, now that I take a picture. Hmmm...I like the look of the starboard better. I'm going to plow ahead with my plan to plank symmetrically, one strake on each side.
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I have a new and improved jig to hold the model as I plank I was worried about the bow breaking. I am continuing to line out my hull. I had placed three planks but ripped them off when I got possessed by Chuck. I am fearful of the transition from lined out hull to actual planking. It seems that every strake will need thinning along the entire length, Ihave twenty strokes at midship at frame number 12. The plans do give detailed planking drawings.
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