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Comment on Monson Railroad Drawings by Tom Eagles

Tom Eagles — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:49:08 +0000

Wes we just finished a 7/8n2 kit for the Monson Combine, a lot of misinformation but am sorting through it. One question what color did the car originally come with; and what color was the roof? B&W pictures are difficult to guess on. I have been told that the orange came later. Thank you in advance.
V/R
Tom 7/8n2 Eagles “Maine Done Right”
tomeagles44@gmail.com

Comment on Shearwater Construction Notes by Boats to Build | scoyte

Boats to Build | scoyte — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:10:40 +0000

[...] Twofootartists’s Shearwater Construction Notes (CLC Shearwater 17) Kayakbuilder’s Building Adventure (CLC Chesapeake 17 LT) Wood_Ogre’s Koa Kaholo 14 Kook Box (CLC Kaholo 14) Reading these blogs and seeing the photo’s was an incalculable benefit for me and I wanted to contribute to the community the same as they did, so I created this blog. I hope that anyone who comes upon it will find it useful in some way, if for no other reason that to learn from and avoid any of the mistakes I make along the way. So queue up the Jimmy Buffet, ice down the beer (for after the work is complete of course), and let’s get on with it, because as Jimmy sings “I’ve Got Boats to Build.” Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. [...]

Comment on About by Bob Bennett

Bob Bennett — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:02:50 +0000

Hi Wes,

I’ve been on this site a several times lately to use the drawings of the Strong creamery for a model I’m doing in 1/4″ scale; they’re a big help. In addition, my e-mail acct. got hacked a month or so ago so the attached address is my new one.

Take Care.

Best, Bob Bennett

Comment on Ganymede Construction Notes by Chris Roberts

Chris Roberts — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:04:25 +0000

Well done looks great

Comment on Shearwater Construction Notes by Harlan

Harlan — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:49:41 +0000

I wonder if you are still watching this link…. I too am building a Shearwater from plans. How did the shear clamp add on work for you? I am very interested because I am considering the same fix. Also think the deck lashings will be stronger with this add on. Thoughts? Thanks!!

Comment on Shearwater Construction Notes by Harlan

Harlan — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:42:43 +0000

Thanks for the detailed descriptions. I am still in the decision making process between the Chesapeake Lt 17 and the Shearwater 17. I like the lines of the Shearwater but the ease of construction of the Chesapeake, mostly due to the use of a shear clamp, is also appealing. How do you feel about the security of the deck lashings directly through the plywood(as with the Shearwater) as opposed to having a shear clamp to drill into? I will be building from plans not a kit.

Comment on Kennebec Central Buildings by Chris

Chris — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:47:51 +0000

Wes, thanks for posting these!

Comment on Cape Ann Construction Notes by twofootartist

twofootartist — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:35:32 +0000

Dan,
I am beginning to think that Eric Schade’s Shearwater/Merganser hull may be the most perfect sea kayak design for day paddling.
A friend of mine, who had built six strip boats and two skin boats, built an Auk 14 and said it was the most difficult kayak he had built because of its short length and sharp curves.
-Wes

Comment on Cape Ann Construction Notes by Dan

Dan — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:03:05 +0000

I know the feeling Wes. My Shearwater has been a great boat to paddle. I started the Auk 14 to replace one of plastic boats, but the project is on hold while I spend time on the water.

Dan

Comment on Kennebec Central Buildings by Pat Konkle

Pat Konkle — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:28:59 +0000

I recieved a drawing of a Kennebec Central Frieght Shed from Garry Kohler of Maine 2ft quarterly
It has a very strange angle on one wall. I am haveing a prob locating the position of the blgd. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Pat Konkle