Roger Carter Posted October 24, 2023 #1 Posted October 24, 2023 Well, here we go. That smell of old cigar boxes hits you as you break the outer packaging. Very aromatic timber. Hoping to keep this build log for this kit. And will be making use of the excellent translation of instructions by Catopower. May try and add some extra detail by making my own non-printed sails. Delivery from Japan to UK was very reasonable and quick. And as a bonus, no hit for tax or duty this time GrandpaPhil, JpR62, ccoyle and 2 others 5 Quote
JacquesCousteau Posted October 24, 2023 #2 Posted October 24, 2023 Looking forward to following this build! Roger Carter 1 Quote Current Builds: Lancha Chilota Coasting Sloop (1:32) [Scratch] Completed Kit Builds: Model Shipways Dory (1:24); NRG Half-Hull Planking Kit (1:48); Midwest Maine Peapod (1:14) Completed Scratch Builds: Xochimilco Trajinera (1:32); Juana y José Cross Section (1:32); Lake Chapala Canoa de Rancho (1:32)
Roger Carter Posted October 26, 2023 Author #3 Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) Made a start on gluing the frames onto the keel assembly. A dry fit showed that the tolerance was very close. So I decided to have the base plank dry fitted whilst I glue frames to ensure they set square. I can remove the base to put on the bevel before I finally glue it in place later. The engineering of the parts seems very accurate. But the solid ply frame structure seems a little over weight for the size of the model. I am used to kit parts that break at the slightest pressure. It is going to be a sturdy model when completed. Edited October 26, 2023 by Roger Carter GrandpaPhil and JpR62 2 Quote
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