First Build: Lowell Grand Banks Dory

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Timcastagnola

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Hello all. I have been lurking on th site for a bit, reading and learning. As I as looking for a first build I chose the Lowell Grand Banks Dory kit, I like the idea of learning some lessons on each of the kits in the series and the price point is right on. So here I go with a build log......

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I liked that I could read the instructions on line before I ordered the kit and then while I was waiting for it to arrive. The bottom went well when I got to the stem and the transom I ran into a tool issue. I had figured that the sanding block above was square but what I didn't notice was that the bottom edge was rounded so the bottom of the pieces weren't square. I think I fixed it in the end and now I get top go to the store and get a square.

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I got this far and hope to get the frames built over the next day or two as life permits.
 
Hallo and a warm welcome here on board of our forum.
I am very happy, that you decided to start this building log - it is a very good introduction
Have fun with our common hobby and also here in our forum - we will try to help when ever necessary
 
I love it! I will follow with as much interest as I have in much more elaborate builds on this forum. I have a lot to learn from it. Thanks for sharing!

Pete
 
I was able to do a little work this last week. I got the frames made up. The pieces being on the small side an so light gave me a bit of trouble but part of this is learning patience.

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I found out that when the instructions say to use a light hand they mean it.

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Luckily it is all part of the learning curve and I haven't run out of glue yet. Everything fits well and set up to dry over night before I get it ready to start planking. All of the lessons I have learned so far have been good ones.

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Looks like your off to a good start on this.

Even though they sell this as a beginners kit, I recently ordered one, and they had a special, if you build the dory and send them photo of completed model, they give you store credit to by the other two in the series. I figured it was worth the cost of one to get two free for a photo.
 
Your process and pictures are very instructive. Looks pretty challenging to me. Like Chuck Berry said "Just because it's simple, that don't make it easy."
 
Timcastagnola said:
I was able to do a little work this last week. I got the frames made up. The pieces being on the small side an so light gave me a bit of trouble but part of this is learning patience.

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I found out that when the instructions say to use a light hand they mean it.

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Luckily it is all part of the learning curve and I haven't run out of glue yet. Everything fits well and set up to dry over night before I get it ready to start planking. All of the lessons I have learned so far have been good ones.

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Good morning. All looking spot on. Welcome to SoS, and enjoy. Cheers Grant
 
Thank you all for the kind words of welcome, I love community. Sanding (fairing?) the frames went pretty well as did tapering the garboard. I soaked it and have it bent over the frames drying and hoping for the best.

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It will probably be a day or two before I get to the glue up.......I think I'll go buy more clamps first.
 
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