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Nirvana

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    Julie, Hmm, wondering if double sided tape could be to help! This way you can cut and adjust all the pieces, once that is done you will have a port and starboard side and it's just to glue into place. May be to late at this stage.
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    Steve, I bought rigging and running lines from Chuck. Such better quality.
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    Well, It's amazing how small things can "disappear". I think I have re-made the bands three times because of their capabillity of "flying". Had another made yesterday. Meanwhile I seized the line on the gaff. The line will get shaped with a light touch of glue before the peak halyard is seized in place. I am starting to enjoy the seizing even though it is very fiddly and small work to do. I bought a poly/cotton line from a fabric store, stronger than regular cotton but still easy to work with.
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    Chris, Micro-Mark has such products. Take a look at this page.
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    Steve, Make paper template of the platform and glue the planks in place. Let dry. Notch carefully, in segments. Hope that will help.
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    I have no experience with the products from BlueJacket Inc. But as their models are made "in place" I guess their instructions should be well written as well. Besides they have all sorts of entry level models. Check out their videos, which might help as well.
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    Michael, What kind of heat source did you use? I think Chuck used the highest setting with the hairdryer and used it for a some time to get the bend. As for the CA, have a little fan (i.e cpu fan) to move the air away from the glue so you don't have to inhale the fumes.
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    Mike, I am so proud of you and your daughter. This is priceless. And she has already done a great progress. I reserved my seat for this build log too.
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    Chris that planking looks very nice. And the Seahawks Patriotso game a thriller.
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    Aydin, You have done a fantastic job! Now time for maiden voyage and we need a video as well.
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    Scratches on plexiglass can be buffed out, using fine compound for cars. Well depending on the depth of it.
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    Yep, Lisbeth would have cracked it in minutes.......
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    The instructions tells me it is time to consider type of pedestals and base. Considering the size of the longboat, I am making the base small, and using brass as pedestal. Pictures will follow. Picked up the material from Hobby-Lobby.
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    Chris, Those bulkheads has very little space between them. Looking good!
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    So true!I am using the ropes from Syren for my longboat.
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    Downside with acrylic, not so scratch resistant. Downside with glass, can break and shatter.
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    Well, it's called trial and error. I'm currently working on set three of rings and bands. It's the drilling that destroys some of them. Getting there anyway.
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    Mr. Pucko Two words. Great work. Now we want more.
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    That's a very nice rudder installation. Well done and it gave the idea of using that system.
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    It start looking like a ship! Very nice!
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    Bob, What a difference! Guess you're glad you waited for the replacement.
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    Well, I used my five minutes this day (turned out to be fifteen but still), and made the iron rings for the top blocks. Another step forward.
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    Jerry, It would be a shame installing false keel, but maybe the only option. Or are you able to fill the hull with lead ballast enough to prevent any "maiden voyage accident".
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    This is like waiting for a good Jack-in-a-box, and I am not talking about food.
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    Jerry, nice rigging going on there. Have a great evening!

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