Catalan- Woody Joe Build log

[bandido]

This will be my first Woody Joe Build I chose the Catalan for its history as one of the oldest sailing vessels! I reviewed the parts in the kit and the instruction manual and the and parts are very well marked and correspond to the instructions manuals although written in Japanese are not needed as the step-by-step pictures are easy to follow and understand. the quality of the parts is excellent and the frame that I am working on all parts fit correctly! The rigging line is of good quality, the only part that I see that is questionable is the rigging blocks as they are made of plastic. For the Language barrier I purchased a translator for my cell phone, and it works great!

 

[bandido]

working on the decks and first hull planking. The kit uses wide boards to assemble the bow and stern hull sections, making it easier for the install of the base hull planking. I also decided to use toothpicks as tree nails for the decks. My first time looks good!! The hull is still in a rough state, as you can see in the pictures; block sanding will prepare that for the final finish planking.

 

[Namabiiru]

Woody Joe products are great. Glad you're having a good experience with yours. looking forward to following your build.

 

[bandido]

Still working on the first planking. I have been waiting for a building slip I ordered from HobbyZone, took 2 weeks to get it and a couple of days to assemble. It works great, and it will accommodate all sizes of hull lengths.Up tp 40" costs $75, but it is worth the cost. making my assembly much easier!!

 

[sevish]

How is the wood quality?

 

[bandido]

The slip is sturdy, made of particle board, and very well designed!

 

[bandido]

If you're asking about the Catalan so far, the wood is good, but the bulkheads and keel could have been made from thicker material,