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Creosotewind | Scratch Built Solid Models | Parked | 14-Aug-20 10:53 | |
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To give it a curve (these are called "crab claw" sails) I used 3M Spray Mount to affix the paper back to back. White glue caused it to wrinkle. As it was drying I wrapped it around a paper towel roll so it would retain the curve. |
Creosotewind | Scratch Built Solid Models | Parked | 14-Aug-20 10:50 | |
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The real sails were woven matts, about 16" wide. I found a matt pattern on the inter webs and scaled it to my needs. Over a printed base sheet I added each row, overlapping a bit so it suggests the seams where the matts were sewn together. |
Creosotewind | Scratch Built Solid Models | Parked | 14-Aug-20 10:48 | |
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The parts ready for assembly. The bottom piece of cloth was what was provided in the kit. Not very prototypical. My new sail is the triangular piece. |
Creosotewind | Scratch Built Solid Models | Parked | 13-Aug-20 15:58 | |
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In some canoes, the Wae was attached with rope. |
Creosotewind | Scratch Built Solid Models | Parked | 13-Aug-20 15:56 | |
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The bow is more refined. Sharp knifed are essential. Also shown is the "Wae" or spreader, that the outrigger booms are attached to. |
Creosotewind | Scratch Built Solid Models | Parked | 13-Aug-20 15:42 | |
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The kit is really basic and toy-like. But it does have some nice wood. The hull is a roughly shaped piece of koa. The canoe is approx. 1/12 scale. |