Nirvana
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Jesse, apparently you are doing a good job as the yard master (your kitty) is more interested of cleaning than supervising. That looks so good.
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Brian, When I planked Bluenose I started the spiling (minor, as it takes so little) on the eight plank. This resulted (for me) that all the planks ended up at the stem. The only stealer I inserted was at the stern. Take a step back, don't rush this stage. You might want to re-do some of the planking.
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My "baby" now has teeth (the stanchions) and are in place. Now I am working on the stern part. It's a delicate area and it's giving me a challenge. However, I do like it....... thus giving me a time to experience carving.
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Such a master piece!
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Peter, I like the extra support you added to the build frame.
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Seems like a good source with other options of wood. I always wanted to get some aspen, and yes they have it. Thanks for providing the link.
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Dave Thank you for confirming my idea and approach with the bulkhead, and yes, I am to plank before removing them. Have to remember not to glue the planks to the bulkhead tops. Glad I have the razor blade saw.
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I didn't realize but saw I have had a "duh" moment. This as the instructions clearly stated, use a plank to clamp to the bulkhead for installation of the stanchions. Well, obviously they knew from the start that was the way to go. There are a lot of cutting to get them done. I am considering cutting the heads from the bulkhead and replace them with stanchions. This to make them look uniformed.
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John, as a filler in-between the bulkheads I used balsa. Easy to cut, and makes a huge difference for straighten the keel up. No need to use any harder wood. Maybe pine is cheaper, have no idea. My three blocks of balsa 1x2x12" was some 6 dollars.
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Tristan, Warm . The choice of the cutter seems to be a great one. Just watch the video from BlueJacket. Enjoy! Some day I hope to build a BlueJacket kit.
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Maury, is that font called Bondoni or Bodoni? My office word has the Bodoni compressed font.
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Very nice, Maury. Wonder if that font is somewhat consistent with the time era, thinking about Syren?
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Can we get a current weight?
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WOW!
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Aaron, Did you start a build log for us to follow. If not, it's high-time to do so and upload pictures so we can help or at least guide you.
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Rich, So you got your spot in a sardine can..... Couldn't resist...😁 Enjoy the trip and show us pictures.
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Al, Steve is right, you certainly need to start the tapering of the planks. But overall it's looking good.
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Peter, That was the approach I intended to go, but then it seems like most are adding the cannon port framing before sanding. I haven't sanded mine yet.
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Al, Did you get any invitation to PSSM's meeting last weekend. This meeting took place at Foss Waterway Seaport. I had my longboat on display. Make sure to contact Floyd for the mailing list. However, your longboats planking is coming along nicely after the corrections.
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, Dooder85 Maybe we can get a real name some day as well. Choose a model that you feel you can be comfortable with, start a build log and post the progress. If stuck (which will happen) we are here to help.
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Next step after all the planking is to get the knight and timberheads in. First timberhead installed was a mistake, had to rip it out. Then I thought..... I have the bulkhead tops, so why not use them as a guide. With some scrap planks I had my guide. Cutting the 1/8th square I soon had my timberhead correctly cut and angled, with the planks it was easy to get it properly installed. As this timberhead is the first one installed I figured this is the way to get the remaining stanchions installed with the right angles.
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John, A warm Syren seems to be most popular ModelExpo kit so far. Pulling up a chair to tag along this build.
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