Nice detailed work, Jan. The beginning of the paddles is looking good.
Regards, Peter
Chaperon 1884 Stern Wheeler
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Regards, Peter
Thank you Peter. The work on the paddles is another bit of fiddly stuff (Ugh, I don’t like to paint).
You bet! I considered making one of these type ships, so definitely has my interest.
Good evening Jan- that is looking so cool! You are building a fantastic river boat. It looks like a whole lot of fun to make as well. Cheers Grant
What's a I guy do on rainy day in the Northeast USA??
Yup, head to the shipyard and ......
And Multitask
The dry dock:
Top of the bookcase -- the "Chaperon", Hurricane deck roof trim fit in place and glued.
1st shelf -- the "Duyfken", the first tapered plank on the Port side, sanded, fit and glued.
2nd shelf -- the "WB", the 1st 4mm plank on the Starboard side, soaked, bow curve bent with the "K" iron and pinned to hull while drying.
(Hmm, is it allowed to post three builds on the same build log???)
Jan
Yup, head to the shipyard and ......
And Multitask
The dry dock:
Top of the bookcase -- the "Chaperon", Hurricane deck roof trim fit in place and glued.
1st shelf -- the "Duyfken", the first tapered plank on the Port side, sanded, fit and glued.
2nd shelf -- the "WB", the 1st 4mm plank on the Starboard side, soaked, bow curve bent with the "K" iron and pinned to hull while drying.
(Hmm, is it allowed to post three builds on the same build log???)
Jan
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Jan I am getting concerned about youWhat's a I guy do on rainy day in the Northeast USA??
Yup, head to the shipyard and ......
And Multitask
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The dry dock:
Top of the bookcase -- the "Chaperon", Hurricane deck roof trim fit in place and glued.
1st shelf -- the "Duyfken", the first of tapered planks on the Port side sanded, fit and glued.
2nd shelf -- the "WB", the 1st 4mm plank on the Starboard side, soaked, bow curve bent with the "K" iron and pinned to hull while drying.
(Hmm, is it allowed to post three builds on the same build log???)
Jan
.3 in the dry dock is cause for shipbuilder anonymous... Cheers Grant
Hi Grant. It definitely is a great kit. Lot's of room for out of the box thinking. I learned a lot following Peter V's build of his "Lee". Looking at what I've done so far and finding examples and documentation on these kinds of ships, I can see many things I would do differently. There is still a lot left to do and personal touches that I can add.
Jan I am getting concerned about you
OH YEAH, I can see the whole bunch us sitting in a circle and chanting "SOS is for us", and H would be there with his fleet of Dutch Exploration ships, OMG I've got to stop sniffing CAJan
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Wow - now you are into the swing of things, Jan. They all three look great - just don't mix up the builds or get confused! The Duyfken in particular is looking GOOD!!! 
But I am a little concerned. Where is the future monster going to go?
But I am a little concerned. Where is the future monster going to go?
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You talk about MY fleet of exploration ships - you have two of your own on your shelves! One more than yours truly at this point!
Jan
Would you believe they all have spoken for homes. That's why I'm shopping for another kit
You talk about MY fleet of exploration ships - you have two of your own on your shelves! One more than yours truly at this point!
True Story I forgot you also have the Harlem/Batavia.That must make us even
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A couple of hours here and there this week in the shipyard.
The instructions show this little picture.
and then there is the plan
and then there is “do-over” number #5
not perfect but acceptable.
I have to admit I bumbled through this little build. The build plan and instructions seemed so simple, but looking at the plan over and over it finally occurred to me that I was looking at the Port side of the ship and should mentally build a mirror image looking at the assembly from the Starboard side. (That explanation make sense?
). I guess this would be an inside out kind of thing.
The instructions show this little picture.
and then there is the plan
and then there is “do-over” number #5
not perfect but acceptable.
I have to admit I bumbled through this little build. The build plan and instructions seemed so simple, but looking at the plan over and over it finally occurred to me that I was looking at the Port side of the ship and should mentally build a mirror image looking at the assembly from the Starboard side. (That explanation make sense?
). I guess this would be an inside out kind of thing.
Really nice Jan. These fragile constructions are harder than they appear on paper.
That is absolutely true. When you add the “all thumbs” builder into the mix, things start to get interesting. I had numerous parts flip off the tweezers and get transported into that dimension that exists between the workbench and the floor. (Never can find those little parts)
Jan, on the starboard side, the same fence will just be on the other side of the stairsA couple of hours here and there this week in the shipyard.
The instructions show this little picture.
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and then there is the plan
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and then there is “do-over” number #5
View attachment 314161
not perfect but acceptable.
I have to admit I bumbled through this little build. The build plan and instructions seemed so simple, but looking at the plan over and over it finally occurred to me that I was looking at the Port side of the ship and should mentally build a mirror image looking at the assembly from the Starboard side. (That explanation make sense?
That is true, my problem was trying to get the stairs, platforms and outside bracing to fit to the plan.
I finally realized that flipping the assembly over was the answer. I could then see how it all fit.
