A Badger or a Granado?

[JRB9019]

Hello all,

 

Although only about half way through building my Pickle, thoughts naturally turn to the "what next" question.

 

For ages, I had always planned to build Badger as a seemingly natural progression from Pickle.

 

...and then I had a look at your Granado build - now that looks interesting!!

 

I checked out the build logs and manuals available at Caldercraft/Jotika - looks a lot harder than Pickle that's for sure....

 

So, should it be Badger or Granado?

 

Any comments welcome from anyone on here - but please -  not the "Oh, do both" one!!!!

[jwvolz]

I think it depends upon how much complexity you want. I haven't built Badger but it looks to be less complex than Granado. I'm obviously biased, but I think Granado builds into a beautiful vessel; I'd go with her. The Caldercraft kit is very nice, and can be made even better with a few modifications. 

[JRB9019]

Hi Joe

 

Thanks for your response. I found your Build Log earlier and will be taking a good look there.

 

You mention modifications? Can I presume that your suggestions are found in your log?

 

One modification that I have made to my current Pickle build is the addition of furled sails - well they will be added once I get something built to attach them on - I'm getting towards finishing the deck furniture, so am already starting to work out the additional beley points etc.

 

I am getting hooked on Granado the more I look in to this, so I look forward to a 'cuppa tea' and a good read of your log!!

 

Regards

John

[jwvolz]

hi John,

 

Yes. The modifications that I made are fairly well spelled out in my log. You might want to look at Timmo's log as well for some good ideas. I "borrowed" a bit from him... 

 

It's a very good kit right out of the box, with the biggest issue being the walnut second planking material was a bit splintery in my kit. I chose to replace with boxwood. 

 

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. 

[JRB9019]

Many thanks Joe.

 

Yes, I've also earmarked Timmo's log also.

 

Re the walnut planking - I used the same for Pickle. I seem to have been lucky as I had not one strip that caused problems.

 

With all my planking I used to put 1-2 strips in the sink - covered with lukewarm water for 15 minutes or so, then when I was ready, out came one strip, in with a new one and so on. This allowed to bend the wood without any problems, tools or clamps. I just used paper clips using the previous plank as support to clip the new plank to as I went along.

 

I will no doubt be in touch in future so thanks for the offer of help.

 

Just a little matter of finishing Pickle then - so this time next year I might be just about ready to go.

 

John