Bravo Jan, looking very good. Cheers Grant
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Just a couple more little fixes before the cabin roof is added.
Added a strip on top of this frame to even out the top with the cabin sides.
Then I removed a like amount off the front filler piece so it fits flush with the cabin ends.
Jan
Added a strip on top of this frame to even out the top with the cabin sides.
Then I removed a like amount off the front filler piece so it fits flush with the cabin ends.
Jan
It was a wee bit warm outside yesterday, the temperature maxed out at 92F and with high humidity it felt like 114F, at odd times small Thunder storm cells moved through our area. There were reports of possible Tornados in the upper counties. It was a very good day to sit in the shipyard and work on the kit.
The current progress.
I had to do quite a bit of fiddly work. The cabin sides were a bit of a problem, the Starboard side was shorter than the Port side on the bottom. Once I matched the bottoms of the cabin sides to the hull contour I added the little brace on the Starboard side to level the cabin roof. I added small 1/4 X 1/4 inch blocks to the bow ends of the cabin sides instead of the kit supplied cross piece.
I've added the framing details to the cabin edges as well as the interior of the cockpit. Next up is priming, slight sanding and repeat to get the boat to the final paint stage.
Jan
(A side note. I build this kit eight years ago without to much trouble. The current kit seems to be a hybrid in transition, some items have been updated, some parts just don't fit and the instructions have been edited from the old to the new some omission of how todoa step.
An example:
The cabin roof rafters,
The older kit instructions show the roof rafters fitting into notches.
The new kit:
The build instructions indicate to insert the "rafters" in the notches in the upper cabin sides . BUT there are no notches in upper cabin sides of the current kit, the port side the top of the interior window frame was a bot of a problem, it took some tongue in check cutting and filing to get around this little quirk.)
The current progress.
I had to do quite a bit of fiddly work. The cabin sides were a bit of a problem, the Starboard side was shorter than the Port side on the bottom. Once I matched the bottoms of the cabin sides to the hull contour I added the little brace on the Starboard side to level the cabin roof. I added small 1/4 X 1/4 inch blocks to the bow ends of the cabin sides instead of the kit supplied cross piece.
I've added the framing details to the cabin edges as well as the interior of the cockpit. Next up is priming, slight sanding and repeat to get the boat to the final paint stage.
Jan
(A side note. I build this kit eight years ago without to much trouble. The current kit seems to be a hybrid in transition, some items have been updated, some parts just don't fit and the instructions have been edited from the old to the new some omission of how todoa step.
An example:
The cabin roof rafters,
The older kit instructions show the roof rafters fitting into notches.
The new kit:
The build instructions indicate to insert the "rafters" in the notches in the upper cabin sides . BUT there are no notches in upper cabin sides of the current kit, the port side the top of the interior window frame was a bot of a problem, it took some tongue in check cutting and filing to get around this little quirk.)
All primed and ready for final painting.
The cabin roof will be installed after cabin interior accessorries and the window glazings have been added.
Jan
Phew, the outdoor temperature is 96F/36C with the current Humidity it feels like 111F/44C. Good day to be indoors and add the small bits to the boats interior.
The next step is to add the cabin roof.
Jan
The next step is to add the cabin roof.
Jan
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Looks great, thanks for all the tips, I'm sure they will come in handy for my Blue Jacket LB, I'm ready to apply a1st coat of automotive primer,
already applied two coats of vinyl sealer over the entire hull, still have some uneven planking to smooth over. Darryl
already applied two coats of vinyl sealer over the entire hull, still have some uneven planking to smooth over. Darryl
Looking back I should have added the "accessories" before gluing in the roof rafters, not much wiggle room with the rafters in place.
Jan
Looking good Jan
Hi Grant. I'm having a great time working on this little ship. The Humidity has been a big factor in slowing down the build progress. I'm using "Rattle can" paint and it's taking a "looooong" time dry and set.
Jan
I had to catch up a lot of posts, Jan. But I see a very nice progress with a smooth paint job.
Regards, Peter
Hi Peter, thanks for checking in. I'm a bit frustrated with our current weather conditions complicating this little build.
Jan
Todays update.
One of the three "Lobstah" traps imcluded in the kit.
Jan
One of the three "Lobstah" traps imcluded in the kit.
Jan
Ayuh. Looks good.