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9 October 2018 at 10:33 #79269
nick viner
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@nickviner52422
Hi Guys, I have just received may plans package from Richard Chesney

for the J piper 1:24 scale barge.

So far I have cut a keel and thicknessed it to size. Likewise have erected the the stem and dead wood.

This evening I have glued in frames 2 3 4.

Cutting out the frames was tedious. Thank God I have a Dremel jig saw or I would still be cutting them out.

I am delighted with the way it is taking shape.

Just thought I would post this up as it may be of interest.

Regards Nick Viner.
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9 October 2018 at 10:33 #7140
nick viner
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Started the build.
9 October 2018 at 10:57 #79270
Ray Wood 3
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@raywood3
Hi Nick,

You may find a thread in the Sailing Section – Thames Sailing Barge Stuff, join Eddie, Tom, Andrew & myself some useful photos for your build, good luck

Regards Ray
9 October 2018 at 14:07 #79273
nick viner
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@nickviner52422
Thanks for the reply Ray.

By the way, Richard Chesney's plans show a timber called bass. Living in Australia we do not know of this timber. Is it a local slang name of is there another type I can use?

Regards, Nick.
9 October 2018 at 14:15 #79274
Gary Hill 1
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Hi Nick, alternative names are linden or lime wood. I've seen it at SLES in the uk,

Gary
9 October 2018 at 15:02 #79275
Martin Field 1
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Bass is lime. Nice stuff. Fairly light but works like a hard wood which it probably is officially. Very little figure and grain, works beautifully.

Not too expensive, either.

Martin
9 October 2018 at 18:52 #79281
Eddie Lancaster
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Hi. Nick, welcome to TSB building, I started mine, the 1/24th. Veronica, around 3 months ago, I started with the sails and mast to try and get my head around the rigging, I have just started to finish the hull, I will be able to post some more photos later this week.

Good luck with your build and I hope you enjoy it as much as I am.

Best wishes Eddie.
9 October 2018 at 22:35 #79289
nick viner
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Thanks for your answers Gentlemen I now know what the tree is.

I have been out of the UK since 1972 and do not remember some of this stuff.
10 October 2018 at 06:15 #79290
harry smith 1
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Hi Nick

IKEA wooden blinds are a good source of 3mm planks.

I used them on a fishing boat and they steam and bend very well.

Only cost me $5 au at the tip shop and I got a 100 pieces at 1100mm long.

I think they are bass/limewood !!!

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