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I just started OcCre’s Buccaneer as my second build. My first was the Occre Albatros and a lot of mistakes were made, but I learned a lot. Based on watching the build logs of Rebus and HughLo, I’ve decided to tackle the Buccaneer. The planking will be a level above what was needed on the Albatros. I started taking pictures a little late, but here is where I am at.
I added some scrap pieces from the Albatros to the front of the keel to give me some extra room to attach the planks.
I made some mistakes by cutting out more of the deck than what was necessary and had to make some repairs. There are a couple of places that will be covered with railing. I stained the deck with pine dye and satin varnish.
The bulwarks went on without much problem. I test fitted the rear gallery (deck) and I’m going to have to do some sanding to get it to fit.
I have a few hours of sanding left before I’m ready to start planking. I’m not sure where I’ll start. I’m a little concerned about how the planking will fit around the bow with the front deck. I’ve been looking at HughLo’s build log and he began 20mm below the bulwarks and that worked out, so I may copy his planking plan.
When I got tired of sanding I started bending some planks. The picture is the planks which will go at the keel.
If anyone who has built this one has any advice or have run into problems with the build, please speak up. I’m always open to suggestions, advice, and constructive criticism.
I added some scrap pieces from the Albatros to the front of the keel to give me some extra room to attach the planks.
I made some mistakes by cutting out more of the deck than what was necessary and had to make some repairs. There are a couple of places that will be covered with railing. I stained the deck with pine dye and satin varnish.
The bulwarks went on without much problem. I test fitted the rear gallery (deck) and I’m going to have to do some sanding to get it to fit.
I have a few hours of sanding left before I’m ready to start planking. I’m not sure where I’ll start. I’m a little concerned about how the planking will fit around the bow with the front deck. I’ve been looking at HughLo’s build log and he began 20mm below the bulwarks and that worked out, so I may copy his planking plan.
When I got tired of sanding I started bending some planks. The picture is the planks which will go at the keel.
If anyone who has built this one has any advice or have run into problems with the build, please speak up. I’m always open to suggestions, advice, and constructive criticism.
