First, big thanks to Geoff, aka Mistyopoc, without his build blog to inspire/instruct me and his very helpful messages I would have made some basic mistakes.
I have not built a model for over 50 years and I do not think that my skill level has improved since I was 14. However this kit has been a pleasure, it is well cut on what to me feels like quality wood, the instructions are clear and well written.
I have been building it slowly and have just glued the bottom and side skins to the frame, I struggled with this and whilst it is not the best job I think it will look OK after I have sanded it.
The only small criticism of Kit is that you have to figure out the motor mounting, battery holder etc yourself, but thanks to Geoff's blog and pictures all good.

Well after a struggle I finished glueing the sides and have started the cabin. Once again thanks Geoff for the tip to drill a small screw to hold the bits that cannot be clamped, I would never have thought it would work but it did.
I filled and sanded the hull before starting the cabin, thank goodness for pegs, clamps etc. One point, as this is the small kit of Morston, the space under the rear hatch is tight for the rudder and servo, there is only 5mm from the top of the servo arm to the bottom of the hatch, once again Geoff came to my help with piano wire to join the servo and rudder, I am using a micro servo as the regular was too tall.
This has been a great kit to build, the timber, cutting of the parts has made it a pleasure to build, any mistakes are mine for not reading the instructions but thanks to Geoff I have been able to correct them.
I would have no hesitation in recommending a kit from HA Kits based on this one. It also has very pleasing lines to my eye as a bonus.
Geoff will probably be messaged as he said the cabin roof was the hard part! Any way that's the next task

Well the last three weeks have flown by with little work on the slipway, Geoff was right the cabin roof and cockpit are a challenge, I have muddled through and whilst the result is not perfect I am hoping a bit of filler will help me out.

I struggled to figure out how to fit the roof to the cabin as despite my effort the cabin was not square but in the end, it seems to fit, can anyone suggest fitting a catch to keep it on when it is finally afloat? The front windscreen is another challenge to shape the edges for a neet fit but what is life without a challenge.

Just the Cabin roof to fit and its on to painting, I am thinking of a couple of shades of blue for the hull at the moment. I am planning to leave the roof off until I have finished painting the cockpit.

This has been challenging but satisfying thank goodness for modern fillers and fine sandpaper.

I am pleased to say that the roof is now drying and the front windows in place, final filling and sanding and then the first undercoat to go on, Geoff's outstanding model has inspired me to try for some cabin furniture and an attempt at a crab pot but I'll see how it goes.

Well, sandpaper and filler, done the wood is smooth and I can now start the undercoating.
I have had enormous pleasure in building my first boat in 52 years.
Its not perfect, it has many little faults these are my mistakes but I am very pleased with it.
I think that the painting will take a while and having seen Geoffs photo's he has inspired me to be more creative than I would have been.
Thank you everyone for your kind comments and support

Well it pays to read the instructions! Thankfully I had taken the advice to spend a bit more time on preparation and its amazing when you look closely that the surface is not as good as you thought it was. Then I realised that I had not put the rubbing strips on so once more the fun with clamps and tape. I love these cheap clamps from Toolstation but still could do with another pair of hands.
I have the Eze Kote resin so as soon as the strips are on and the joins smooth it will be time for the paint brush

Well as I am sure everyone knows it's not easy to fit the chines or rubbing strips as I called them, just not enough hands, thank goodness for Gorilla tape, maybe this week to start on the Eze Kote. But its fun, thank you all for your support. I am going to need more gentil sanding to remove a bit os spare glue

Just wanted to say that work on the slipway has been a little delayed recently but she now has 3 coats of Eze Kote on and the surface is much better.
Thank you for your advice, now a sand and undercoat.

Now for the fun bit! It all takes longer but I am looking forward to hopefully launching her soon.

Its probably because I am finding it fiddly but that's the nature of the game.
Its a bit rough and still a few more coats not so happy with the colour's I was hoping for a 'Cornish' fishing boat blue but we will see how it ends up.
Just assembled the HAK kit stand, its simple, cheap and does the job perfectly. I will glue it on to an Ikea chopping board when they open.