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HMS Jalouse - Caldercraft by Ted

The hull frames are wider than the false deck by a little more than 4mm. So I shimmed out difference at the edge. The openings for the mast still need to be adjusted but I'll take care of that when decking. Or then again I may have made a mistake and the edge of the false deck was supposed to have a 2mm gap at both sides. This is where I'm at now at the edge profile on both sides of the hull are identical. The plans don't show any gaps and the instructions just say install the false deck. IMG20250207091011.jpgIMG20250207091052.jpg
 
I got the bulwarks glued in place last evening and this morning. I don't know if this kit is easier or I gained a lot of experience from my Bluenose. I'm able to stay a step or two ahead and am more relaxed now
 
I got the bulwarks glued in place today. I don't know if this kit is easier or my gained experience makes it seem like it
I'm a lot more relaxed and able to see a couple of steps ahead than previously IMG20250208130253.jpg
 
I'm looking ahead to my next build.
I want to build the San Felipe l.
Does anyone know the comparative difference in the ZHL and OcCre kits
 
Ted Robinson said:
I don't know if this kit is easier or I gained a lot of experience from my Bluenose.
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Hello Ted, as far as I'm concerned, the Bluenose is a kit for advanced builders. You have learned wooden ship building via the total immersion method and came out of it with a very nice-looking ship. My guess is you will find plank on bulkhead ships somewhat easier however there will be areas which will still give you problems but hey, that's what makes it all a fun challenge. Keep up the good work.
 
Daniel20 said:
Hello Ted, as far as I'm concerned, the Bluenose is a kit for advanced builders. You have learned wooden ship building via the total immersion method and came out of it with a very nice-looking ship. My guess is you will find plank on bulkhead ships somewhat easier however there will be areas which will still give you problems but hey, that's what makes it all a fun challenge. Keep up the good work.
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Thank you my friend.
It did my heart good getting praised for the Bluenose.
Maybe I was out of bounds suggesting someone else tackle the Bluenose kit.
You are correct that even POB kits provide challenges. My latest project came with twisted keel. I thought I had it corrected but when I installed.the bulwarks one was about 1/16" out of alignment at the stern. When I glued that side I used some spring clamps and ended up with a small gap at the bow shifting the bulwark forward. The stern on this kit isa little tricky so i removed the bulwark for correction. All you guys stressed the importance of getting this step correct.
Anyway I'm still having a blast.
Best regards
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