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Old 02-17-2009, 09:02 PM
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lownslo
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Default RE: My first boat kit build.. Sea Queen.

Moving along......... The front cabin window fit was a PIA![>:] My boat is coming along pretty straight and true in parts fitting..... but these front windows dealt me a fit. The compound angles are what caused most of the fit problems. This kit is also a little different from earlier runs, (I think). The roof at those front windows now has an overhang. I like this "sun visor" look. The other problem was in the front deck roof fit. I may have created a problem causing these pieces to be short in length, and the incorrect angle cut at the front cabin windows. No matter my fault or the kit........ I bought some new ply and will cut my own pieces to fit.
WOW!! Two pieces of the replacement 1/32" ply shown in the photo were almost $10.00 with tax!!![X(]
lownslo .... Bob in Indy
PS. I NEVER throw away cardboard tablet backs. They are perfect for making patterns before cutting the wood. Here I have sized the roof halves to fit. Each half was a slightly different in width.
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