Saucy Jack - Barking Well Smack - Vanguard Models

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Hi all!
This is my very first build, and I decided to go with this maker as not only are all reports good, importantly for me, I think I'm more likely to finish it!
The kit arrived very well packed and quickly - always a plus. I'm going to include lots of piccies, and if I post too many please tell me. Building will begin tomorrow with the construction of the working cradle. I'm keen once I start to spe as much time on her as possible, but ill health may rear it's ugly head now and again.

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The excitement builds!

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The pin pusher I ordered at the same time.
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The brilliant manual.

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Continues hopefully tomorrow

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I have tried twice to remove the above duplicated pic, without success, sorry.
 
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Hi F/S,
That looks a nice kit.
Good luck with your build.
I see no reason why you should not turn out a very nice model if you take your time.
I will keep my beady eyes on your build log.
 
Looks like a nice starter kit, any questions you are in the right place for info, guidance and motivation.

my mentor told me a very valuable tidbit of information that I myself have past on to others.

” a whiskey bottle empties a drink at a time, take your time and don’t over do it “

please keep us in the loop as your build progresses
 
Thanks all! Okay, a few more piccies. The building cradle was glued up overnight and is ready to support it's precious cargo. Bulkheads have been removed and the four shown separately are now ready to be bevelled to their individually marked lines. I haven't finally decided how I'm going to do this yet, so watch this space .

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MaxC
 
Hi all
Well a bit more progress to report with a couple more piccies. It was nice and warm here today, so I sat outside with a file, and bevelled off stern and prow support pieces. The previous lot I did with the Dremel and grinding stone, but the dust was horrendous even with a spraying mask on. Not as bad as sanding iroko but bad enough. Anyway, I'm really enjoying this little beauty so far, with further instalments to follow.

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Hi all
Well a bit more progress to report with a couple more piccies. It was nice and warm here today, so I sat outside with a file, and bevelled off stern and prow support pieces. The previous lot I did with the Dremel and grinding stone, but the dust was horrendous even with a spraying mask on. Not as bad as sanding iroko but bad enough. Anyway, I'm really enjoying this little beauty so far, with further instalments to follow.

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Nice job of faring.
 
Nice job of faring.
Thanks Vic! I didn't get anything done yesterday because my workshop/assembly point is upstairs, and I wasn't able to get up there . My right knee collapsed rather painfully on me (long long story) so I spent the night in my chair and I'll try later today. If I manage it there should be a further update later .
F/S
 
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