Hi again Phil i have had a look at your Cariad blog and there is a lot in there that will help with the initial below deck work and i thing i will fit a motor just in case.

regards
Jon.

Hi Phil thanks for advise I am sure I will get a lot help from this site, so far I have found the help so has been overwhelming for a newbie, I am looking forward to starting the build.
Thanks Jon.

Hi Jon, I am sure you will get plenty of great advice from the wealth of experience that there is within the website here .
If in doubt , Shout !!! - Enjoy the hobby - enjoy sailing !⛵
Cheers Phil

Hi Dave Thanks I will take all that on board (pardon the pun) hoping delivery tomorow if DHL don't cock it up again.

Thanks
Jon.

Hi Jon
Thanks for the update. The links (3) will give you some useful guidance and pics so hope you find them useful. With all your prevoius experience and as a carpenter you should have no problem with the build and the carpenters in my club put all our models to shame with their skills. A working model will need to have the internals sorted before you put the deck on and if you decide to do a detachable keel that will need to be factored into the equation. I also added a motor and that also needs consideration early on. When you receive the hull please share your plans for construction and we can help you avoid any problems on the way. Exciting times and I hope the delivery is not delayed as happened with my recent large hull purchase.
Dave

Sorry I am building Katie as a sailing boat and did wonder if I would need to extend the keel.

Thanks Jon

HI, Thanks for the information I will be very eager to look at your link as i realise I will probably need some help when the boat finally arrives. I have built various models and part way building a model railway but that is on hold till I move house. I am now retired and a carpenter by trade so ok with woodwork and just finished building a workshop in my father's garage so plenty of room. I will look up your link when get home and look forward to looking at your build.

Hi Muskrat
I am pleased to hear that you have purchased a Pilot boat and intend to start building shortly. I built a Cariad pilot cutter several years ago and we build and sail all types of sailing vessels at my club. I notice you mention you are new to building model sailing boats and it would help if you could advise what modelling experience you posess so we can give advice relevant to you skills. Are you building this as a sailing or static model? I built from a hull and plan and my model is very similar in deck layout to the Katie. Sails well but on my large sailing lake I had to add an external bolt on keel when sailing. If you type Cariad in the Build Blog section on this site you will see details.
Dave

Thanks Nerys I will probably be asking some questions about this and that so I hope I won't get on people's nerves.

Thanks Jon.

Hello Muskrat,
Pleased to hear that the arrival of your Pilot Cutter kit is imminent. Being from South Wales, I have a soft spot for these craft although by the time I was wandering around the docks, they had been replaced by tug like craft, but of course there were some privately owned, 'Frolic' and 'Cariad' for instance. I, like others, look forward to your blog of the build. Best of luck.

Cheers, Nerys

I will quite probably.

Thanks

Jon.

Hi Jon,
Welcome.

You have now got us all looking forward to your build log.
I know very little about sail boats but if i can help in any way then just give me a shout.

Good luck with the build.

Martin555.

Thanks every one for answering that puzzle for me, that one sorted and I bet plenty to go, my Hull and plans arrive tomorrow can't wait to get started, I will start a blog on the build.

Thanks again

Jon
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Yes Jacko, they're chainplates, but quite elaborate ones for most working boats.

Cheers, Nerys

Hi Muskrat,
Welcome to the site, we are all here to help you in any way possible. Yes, as others have said, those are chainplates, they would have been bolted through the planking and frames,and their purpose is to provide somewhere for the main shrouds holding up the mast to be anchored. I have made several model Thames Barges and use strip brass to make the chainplates. Holes drilled to fasten to the hull, then a hole near the top for a shackle to be fastened. Most traditional craft were similar in this.

All the best, Nerys

Thanks Jacko that picture will help no end.

Regards

Jon

Yes buddy they are the correct parts thank you.

are these the parts are they Chainplates ????

Muskrat welcome to the site.
As you are a youngster I'm sure that us older members will look forward to your build.
And of course you should ask the Queen of all things sailing Nerys.
Keep posting, and asking questions it's how we all learn.
Cheers Colin.

Thanks for the info and I will start a blog on my build as I carry on.

Hi Muskrat.
Welcome to the site.
Interesting project.
I’m afraid I can’t help you as I do not know much about sail boats but suggest that you contact Nerys amongst others who have invaluable knowledge on sailing items.
We all look forward to a build blog and updates on this one.
Keep it coming.
Regards Bill 👍👍