Picket Boat #1 by RVB (Rick) - Model Shipways - Scale 1/24

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Ready to begin a new sea journey. Having almost finished Amati Bluenose it’s time to set sail on a new adventure. The first was to pack necessary gear by picking up my trashed work area. Then opening the kit (Blue Model Shipways Box).  The kit (gear) appears to be complete. I won’t bore everyone going thru the contents short of displaying photos ( if you need to, check other Picket Boat #1 logs). Will post as the adventure progresses!

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Started the adventure early this morning under a waxing moon and rain. Great conditions to sit with a coffee and assemble the ship. Building the keel was pretty straightforward. The instructions were a little vague depicting the stern assembly vs the bow. It all came together after looking on sheet 3 of the plans and seeing that a space is left between the keel and bulkhead 18 for the rudder shaft (1/8” aluminum tubing). Would have been nice if this was spelled out in the instructions. Time to drop the anchor and retire for the day. 

 

  

 

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Have raised anchor and set sail again. Installed the carved bow filler pieces port and starboard carved to the rabbit line. Then installed (cemented) the aluminum tube rudder Bearing. The 3/32 rudder shaft was  inserted thru the tube rudder bearing down to the the recess in the keel to assure proper alignment before cementing the bearing. 

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[Knocklouder]

Good luck on your journey, 

Looking good.

Bob  M.

[RVB]

Thanks Bob for the trip encouragement.
Best Rick