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I think I (we) have finally finished our part. Now it is up to the imagination of the grandchildren. The pirate ship started as a request for a playhouse with a pirate theme by my daughter. I tried to put her off till the weather was better, but gee whiz, we live in Southern California, and the weather is almost always "better." About 3 weeks and about $700 later the twins have their playhouse. Concrete blocks, redwood frame, 3/4" exterior ply. Interior walls have blackboard paint. I am in the process of turning a cannon and making a ships wheel. The we part comes from my daughter and friends doing the painting, and my son-in-law, who thought every tool was a hammer, developing a real appreciation of woodworking. He really enjoyed himself.
Truly, never thought I would accomplish this as I am more an arts and crafty woodworker. But it was fun.
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Wonderful!
A whole family project for kids can't be beat.
The kids will have blast!
Got any shots from the bow and interior?

Nice job!
Raise the "queen size sheets"

Avast ye vile cut throats! Very nice place to play - and also very nice workmanship!

Looks great.

Hope my grandson doesn't see it or I'll be building one too!!!

Looks great! And seriously, even at my age, I'd love to have a tree-house or something like that to build.

Gary,
Congratulations on getting your son in law involved. One of mine has difficulty tightening a door knob. When I asked my daughter about getting some starter power tools for him I was told emphatically not to get him anything that was sharp!!