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    I think I am one of many that can vouch for the quality of Chucks products. So much better than what is provided in the kit. It's time to make another order from Chuck.
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    First trial of a twart. I have more than enough material for thwarts so this will be not an issue. But comparing to the pictures of Chucks I have so much more fuzziness on the material even with the boxwood. Something I don't like.
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    I am back to building, in the instructions Chuck is recommending to scribe to thwarts in one run. After little experimenting I found a way to scribe a 24" strip. The following two pictures explains it a lot. I used a L-shaped aluminium profile this to make sure of a straight line. The 5/32" strip was press-clamped in several places to ensure the straightness. I added on with a 1/8" strip which was clamped down.
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    Chuck, thank you for the reply. I had no intention to critisize you or your amazing kits. On the contrary. I like this kit very much. And follow the plan I will.
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    I like to give a little head up when it comes to the instructions for this model. I don't know if others has noticed this; but in the instructions there are several pages where the measurements are reversed. Planking the Longboat on page 3. Quoting: "The longboat will be planked with 1/32" x 1/8" strips of basswood". If I am not wrong I would measure width x thickness, this would mean a very thick piece of strip. On page 6 regarding floorboards the dimensions are in right order. Here it is mentioned 3/16" x 1/32". Now here is the twist, which has my build come to a stop. On page 7, the thwart for the mast is made out of a 3/16 wide strip. Now think about this and looking at the pictures in the instructions everyone can see that is not so. An additional 3/16 strip has been added on to the 1/8" regular strip. The plan shows the mast thwart at 1/4" wide strip at the widest part. Again it's only the way I read the instructions and my 2 cents.
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    There must be an error somewhere and it's not from my side. I have checked again and again regarding the measurements from plans vs. instructions vs. material. The plans are correct as I have checked them with analog and digital caliper. Nothing wrong there. But instructions says the thwarts are made from 1/8" x 1/32". It should read 5/32" x 1/32", just like my plans are showing. I was wrong in previous posting. Material from MS and from Jeff (HobbyMill) both measure to these dimensions. The wide thwart for the mast is at 1/4". Progress can now be resumed.
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    Hmm, no wonder things are off, the plywood for the bulkheads are exactly 1/4" thick!
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    I am about to do the thwarts, but am confused as the material list and instructions mentioning 1/8" while the plans measure them at 6/32" and the mast thwart is mentioned at 3/16" while plan measure 1/4". Should I go with the size from the plans and order new strips? Anyone with same problem? The scale on plan has been triple checked both by me and Admiral and coming up with same measurements.
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    Erik, Getting the bend of planks will take time. Have some planks soaked constantly while building will help. You are doing good, just as per instructions from Chuck.
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    Erik, The progress looks real good. Slow and steady job is the key. Check and triple check before attaching is the key. The build log of Chuck is very useful.
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    Erik, Very nice! Now, before sanding the frames, attach secure them on top so they won't break or get move while doing it. See several build logs for ideas.
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    Erik, Chuck used CA building the whole boat. I used Maxi-Cure extra thick 10-25 sec. Which worked fine for me. As for planking a combo of white glue and CA. Good luck, now it is time for me preparing the last before my flight to Sweden.
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    Erik, If you need a material list for upgrade with boxwood I am more than happy to provide with such. Bear in mind I am heading on three week vacation to Sweden from June 16th. I know others has the same material list and will help you as well.
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    Erik, A warm , I would recommend you to download and print the friezes that is pinned to this topic by Chuck. As it has turned out not all boats are coming out the same size. Looking forward seeing your build log. Some of us got the upgrade wood kit from Jeff @Hobbymill while he had his business. I did get the wood, and also bought dead eyes and lines from Chuck @SyrenModelShipCompany
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    Keith, you make me drool. I want a Byrnes saw so much. Unfortunate other expenses has priority.
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    Thank you Erik, it is a pleasure working on the longboat. And good luck embarking your journey with her.
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    Mark, One of your pictures shown an item submersed in water in a bucket??!! Please tell us more about it? This is interesting!
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    Mark, I am interested in the laser cutter but however I am very hesitant over the quality of this MM product. As Chuck stated in another posting there is a huge difference between the machine he is using for his products vs. the items "we" (the common) like to use for our personal use. 400 dollars of laser machine is still a lot of money, this versus what you can get custom made from Chuck who has a higher quality machine with better tolerance. I am looking forward to read more about your advances with the laser. As of today, my money would go to Chuck. He know his machine very well, while our trial and error will increase costs for a time. Good luck my friend. Edit from previous: I don't know if I am wrong but I might have the cost of the machine wrong, as according to MM the price is $2000.00
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    Copied the frames and printed in order to get front face to frame #7, applied to 1/32" boxwood sheet, cut out and sanded. Having a nice and tight fit over the keel, sits a little to much over the risers only light sanding and glue into place. Pictures reveal to much, I had the pictures resized and found several with part flaws during the editing. But here is the pictures. How Chuck did this is a mystery to me......
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    Steve and Mark, thank you for the kind words.
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    Gil, I couldn't resist but from the day of the baptizing of your Victory I have some pictures. Everyone let me introduce the builder of this magnificent ship. The following four pictures is from his ship and the detailing he put in to this.
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    Risers in place and moving forward. Took the following two pictures outside, at the temp of 95°F / 35°C and rising.
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    Very nice job on those cap rails.
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    Janet, there is an issue with second hand Byrnes table saw. Extremely hard to find, and I am trying several sources, the one I found long time ago were even more expensive than buying directly from Donna and Jim.
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    The stem platform is also in place while only sections of the risers has been attached(glued)

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