RSM Delwins Boat & Net Storage build.

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Here is the actual size of the one net drying dock.

[postalkarl]

Hi Tom:

should look pretty cool once you get that dock built up and installed.

Karl

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Hi Tom:

should look pretty cool once you get that dock built up and installed.

Karl

Karl,

Thanks for stopping by. I have the approach wharf/dock built and will be sharing that build in a few minutes.

Tom

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The instructions keep referring to the dock as a wharf. I'm a Florida boy so from now on it will be referred to as a dock.

So, I built the approach dock this morning and early afternoon.



I had to make a few modifications to fit my diorama but the effort was well worth it. Modifications were height adjustments to fit the main structure.

Back in a few, I have to help carry in the groceries. Hey, Babe, I'm trying to build an empire here.

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Okay, back.

I gathered all the strip wood needed to complete this portion.  I used the fine tooth razor saw to scribe the scale 2X12's and the pilings.



I then stained all the pieces with Hunterline Weathering Mix Creosote Black and set them aside to dry. I'm sure everyone has seen a pile of stained strip wood so no need to show it here. Oh, heck, I took the picture so here it is.



More in a few.

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The templates were full size (to scale) so I "tack" glued the 12 X 12's directly to the paper template. Normally, I'd lay some wax paper over the template and glue the pieces to the wax paper. Since I was only tacking the 12 X 12's,  I chose not to use the wax paper.



SNIT happens!

The instructions call for the 3 X 12" stringers to be cut to a length of 10.5 inches. The problem here was the 3 X 12 stringers were only 8" long. Kind of hard to cut something longer than the actual size. All the 3 X 12's in the kit were 8" long. So, snit happen!



This really was frustrating as the 3 X 12's were all stained and dry. So, to the strip wood stash I went and got the correct size 3 X 12's. This set me back about 90 minutes.

Continued in a few.

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After all the stringers were glued in place and dry, I started gluing the deck planks on the stringers. I used a square to ensure the planks were square.






When the planks were all glued in place, I removed the deck from the template. I used a #11 blade to slip under the 12 X 12's and cut away the paper.




Time for a Diet Pepsi. Back in a moment or two, maybe three.

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I turned the dock over and began gluing the piles to the bottom of the 12 x 12's. I used a square to ensure the piles were all straight. When dry, I started gluing the pile caps to the bottom of the piles. You can see the pile caps on the top three sets of piles.




When all the piles and pile caps were glued I turned the dock back over and used weights to hole it in place until thoroughly dry.

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I then glued the primary piles to the bottom of the pile caps. I then glued the cross braces in place and set the entire approach dock aside to dry.

Fast forward and the approach dock now has curb railing spacers and curb railings. One final detail I'll add that isn't in the instructions and this first of three docks will be finished. I'll share that detail tomorrow.

[ReadingBob]

Nice!  I'm glad to see that you're back at work on this one.  It's going to be a signature scene on the A&S.     It's certainly going to look terrific all lit up too.   

[GPdemayo]

Looks great Tom.....can't wait to see it. 

[S&S RR]

Tom


It is good to see you working on this project again.  I really like this kit. The build is looking great - I will be stopping by for updates on my coffee breaks.

[sdrees]

Hi Tom,

I really liked this kit when I first saw it. I am going to build Shelby's Marina by Sierra West .  But it will not fit any where in my new layout.  I think it is a perfect model for some Florida swamps though.  You are doing and excellent job and do not forget the alligators.

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Nice!  I'm glad to see that you're back at work on this one.  It's going to be a signature scene on the A&S.     It's certainly going to look terrific all lit up too.   

Butty Bob,

I'm very happy to be back on this one as well. Lighting this kit will be a bit "tricksie" but I'm looking foerward to the challenge. Thanks for checking and also for the LED info yesterday.

Tom

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Looks great Tom.....can't wait to see it. 

Butty Greg,

Thanks for checking in and I had fun yesterday.

Tom