More construction pics

[JeffH]

Yep, time once again to unload some of the accumulation on my hard drive. This is, for those just joining, the Alden-designed schooner 'Heron' in Camden, ME.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid48/pd906f15cf442db10d615e1df66a5d509/fcb83a82.jpg

The major accomplishment of the weeks was that we are done planking! Woohooo! Well, not quite... There are two more strakes left to go, including the sheer strake, but those will be left off until the sheer clamps and beam shelves are in.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid48/pcfff195fac080ef09e83f0c4ef5070cb/fcb83a84.jpg

Nice to see her looking like a boat, finally. Sadly, these pictures lose a little in shrinkage. Originally, they were about 1.5 meg each, which was a bit more than my poor dial-up could handle. You get the drift, though..

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid48/p531af0ac39b2c35a1ecb97c8918ca1fd/fcb83a79.jpg

Well yes, a mite bit of twist there. Went in without steaming, though just barely. The aft ends of the sheer clamps will be steamed, since 2 5/8" by 6" angelique doesn't bend too well. I'll post photos of those when they go in.

'Till then,
Jeff

[videoguy]

smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif ....Phil

[Dave Fleming]

I for one, am very glad you are taking the time to share these photos with us. I have saved all 14 of them so far.

Thanks and don't forget to take more, please?

Interesting to see the combination of old and new techniques working so well in a Carvel Planked vessel.

[Venchka]

I visited Camden, ME for the first time last July.

My mouth is still hanging open. I am in AWE of what is produced in that small corner of the world.

"HERON" certainly adds to the wonder.

CHEERS!

[Rocky]

Beautiful! And sturdy!

[Adam C]

Unload them off your hard drive? Please! I could easily look at a hundred more. Keep them coming.

Care to post some vitals on HERON?

adam

[brian.cunningham]

Woohooo! is right. smile.gif
Nice angles on the photos BTW

[Alan D. Hyde]

Well done!

Thank you.

A beauty, she is, and soundly built, too.

Alan

[Peter Malcolm Jardine]

On your last comment Jeff... This lady always looked like a boat. Wow. :eek: :D :eek: :D

[John Blazy]

Serious boatbuilding, Jeff. Very much appreciated, and I hope our comments keep you motivated - JB

[GROOVY]

I give her a double whooo hooo plus one yeeee hawwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

[Roger Stouff]

Awesome, thanks for the pics!

[Scott Rosen]

:D