AtTheBrink's FS-18 Splashed!

[AtTheBrink]

I am still at it. This winter has been a real butt-kicker... I have been ordering the last little things to get her wrapped up. Poling platform should be done in the next couple weeks, that will give me BIG motivation to work!
Thanks for checking in on me.

[Mad Dog]

Good to hear from Mike. Thanks for checking in!

MD

[AtTheBrink]

Still kicking, just barely but still kicking

[AtTheBrink]

I finally got some good news the other day! The VA finally realized how decrepit I am! That takes a big load off and gives me a little extra money to finish this boat. I also can get DV(Disabled Veteran) plate for my truck. Lol!

[AtTheBrink]

I finally got all the pieces put together, glued, sanded, taped, sanded, faired, sanded and primed. It is now down to sanding and paint. I can see the light.

[AtTheBrink]

Trying to figure out how to post pictures from my phone. Having trouble copying and pasting... There are pictures in the gallery.

[Shamrock Kid]

http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage ... play_media

http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage ... play_media

Here's links directly to the pics in your gallery. Looking great Mike. I bet your excited to be nearing the end. I like the changes you've made so much that I'm contemplating ordering another set of plans. Then when I finish the one I'm on. I can start another 10% wider.

[Cracker Larry]

Looks real good from here

[AtTheBrink]

Thanks for posting those pics guys! ITs coming down to the wire now. I know when I started talking about the side console some folks were concerned about the strength. That got me worrying but I pressed on. Well now that its on I can report that there is no issues with strength! I can put all my weight on it and it doesn't flex. Even the unsupported corner is fine. I am very pleased with how it all turned out. Thanks for looking!

[AtTheBrink]

http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage ... play_media

http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage ... play_media

Here's links directly to the pics in your gallery. Looking great Mike. I bet your excited to be nearing the end. I like the changes you've made so much that I'm contemplating ordering another set of plans. Then when I finish the one I'm on. I can start another 10% wider.

When you get ready to start let me know and I can help you avoid lots of trouble! It is not easy to scale in one direction only. I marked up my plans with the measurements and angles and magic potions I used to make it go together. Your boat is looking good too!