Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Well a new tasking for you to take on in a future build maybe!
I was trying to avoid coppering, therefore always choosing the model for a future build without coppering
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
We all have to learn things we don't want to do at some time in our lives, like working 8 hours or more a day to make a living. Easier to be a bum and not have to work, but then we can't enjoy the nice things in life.I was trying to avoid coppering, therefore always choosing the model for a future build without coppering
Very good result - worth the work and the money
It took me a whole day..... 
with a very good result !!It took me a whole day.....
Hi Marc
Your Constitution looks great hope mine comes up as well. When I first saw your copper plates I priced them up and checked there availability down under. It will cost me around 50% the price of the kit and take a while to get here. At the moment this will be my plan B.
I checked the parts for the rudder and it looks like we need to make them from the brass strip or plate provided, another case of the instructions not showing what parts to use.
I will have a look at the capstan tomorrow.
Tony
Hi Marc
First I must take back what I said about the instructions while looking for the capstan I found the rudder.
The capstan parts are on a number of steets I think I found them all.
Tony
Hello dear Tony,
Thanks, I hadn't seen that at all!
It's not always clear and before you do stupid things: ask Tony
I'm considering ordering some accessories such as lion's head, capstan, etc... I'll let you know soon.
Thx
Marc
Hi
Firstly a big thank you to everyone reading and posting likes for this log. Now it's time for me to post an update on my progress.
Most of my time has been taken finishing the rails and the last few planks above the main rail.
Next job was to cut the tenons on the masts. The masts where not to bad to do but the bowsprit was troublesome.
The masts have a little bit of play, final alignment will be done after the deck has been fitted.
Firstly a big thank you to everyone reading and posting likes for this log. Now it's time for me to post an update on my progress.
Most of my time has been taken finishing the rails and the last few planks above the main rail.
Next job was to cut the tenons on the masts. The masts where not to bad to do but the bowsprit was troublesome.
The masts have a little bit of play, final alignment will be done after the deck has been fitted.
Beautiful job Tony looks like you have a fine dedicated workshop going there as well.
This is looking just marvelous Tony!
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excellent work.
Tony,
as always, every detail is perfect...see how you anchored the masts! Wow! Thinking out of the box....
and even more accurate than 1/10 mm!
as always, every detail is perfect...see how you anchored the masts! Wow! Thinking out of the box....
and even more accurate than 1/10 mm!
As one who is building his first Grand Banks Dory, I stand in awe of the work you gentlemen do.
Thx for the compliment! Be welcome with any question you may have......
Hi Daniel
Its good to hear from you. Since moving we have downsized to one car so my workshop is in the garage, I miss my old workspace under the house.
Tony
Hi Marc
I forgot to file the angle on the square cutout in bulkhead B before it was assembled, this was much more difficult after planking. Lucky I had a small file long enough to do the job.
Thanks for the feedback it's very encouraging.
Tony