Looking great. In the whaleboat I did, the "stringer" was called the "thwart rising". I am not certain the nomenclature would be the same, however.Work continues apace on the esping.
First, I added the 'stringer' that runs along the length of the hull. I'm sure it adds some strength, but it also provides a place for the seats to 'notch' into. I'm certain it has a name...
Even a little boat needs lots of clamps:
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Here it is in place from later in the day:
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The cap rail (?) is constructed from two components - an inner band and an outer band. See here the actual boat:
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The inner band is 1mm thick (tall) and 2 mm wide. I didn't think I would be able to bend a strip of wood to match the contours of this inner band (it basically sits on top of the frames), so I cut one from sheet stock. First, a template that could be used for transferring the shape of the boat...
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And then, having installed the inner band (what a nightmare it was to fit), I was able to bend a 1.5 square strip to form the outer band. Here is the completed rail from above:
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In the image above you can also the tapering board that lies at the centerline and sits on the frames. A closer look:
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Protruding through the inner portion of the rail there are fin-shaped things. They have something to do with the leeboards (you can also see the notches for the seats on the 'stringer'):
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And a parting look from the side:
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I'm still really enjoying this little boat. Lots of challenging steps - but progress is experienced on a daily basis rather than on a monthly basis...
Thanks for stopping by!
Sounds like a rebellion in Middle Earth...
Doc, did they only have openings in windlass on two flats, I have see some where all 4 sides had spots for levers to be inserted, as with only two side opposite you may have hard time getting 180 rotation to be able to insert next lever to keep rotating. Just wondering.
Yes, I saw your post earlier today. I just shook my head noYou’re hired Paul. I have four small ships boats to build for my Connie and the kit uses a pancake approach. Just like hollowing out a canoe from a log
I’ll send you the dimensions required.
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There are six flats with three available lever locations - the third one is just facing down so you can't see it (or maybe I didn't bother - you'll never know
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I would bet they are there as you are MR Detail and don’t take short cuts in quality of work.There are six flats with three available lever locations - the third one is just facing down so you can't see it (or maybe I didn't bother - you'll never know
Good morning Paul. I find you sneaking this little boat into the scratch build logs- only 6 pages so far
. My loss so far. For your first scratch boat (as with you Vasa being your first) your work is that of a seasoned modeler. 
Fantastic work yet again sir.
Hi Paul,
Maarten I was thinking is this "kechelpipe English" or not? In English they say normally "top of the bill" or "icing on the cake". Do they use the expression "Cherry on the cake"? I'm asking myself.
My goal is to keep this build log under 10 pages - that will bring my average to just over 100Good morning Paul. I find you sneaking this little boat into the scratch build logs- only 6 pages so far
Brilliant Paul and it will look awesome next to your Vasa. You going to put them both in the same case?
Cheers Grant
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Hi Stephan,
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Hey Stephan your translations are great, but one must remember that English is not the same everywhere, as the Brits have different meanings for a term as us Americans do, and most Brits will say they had the language first, so they are correct.Hi Stephan,
It is actually an English idiom, same like cherry on top or indeed icing on the cake.
So no steenkolen Engels
But of course we are not native speaking English and I am not using google translate, so expect everything -)
Yes you're right, it sound like speaking with a hot potato in your mouth.
