NMBROOK Posted November 2, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2015 Reading someones build log on one of the Russian forums,I found another technique for caulking.Apologies that I cannot name the builder,the translator keeps going into meltdown and my keyboard doesn't have a Cyrillic function. To cut to the chase,the planking is laid with a 0.2 to 0.3mm gap between each strake.After sanding and cleaning the sanding debris out of the grooves and a couple of coats of oil,wax is applied into the gaps.This is the stick form used for repairing scratches in furniture.This is done cold.The wax is then consolidated with the end of a needle.I realise this is similar to Dimitry Shevelev's technique except he uses a bitumous finish to highlight the caulking and age the surrounding timber.After removing excess wax another coat of oil is applied.Just wondered if anyone has tried this?I am considering doing a mock up and giving it a trial run.For me,this is about the nicest caulking I have seen.The timber is Pear and the wax is dark brown(numerous shades are easily available)Incidentally the build is 1/84. Kind Regards Nigel GuntherMT, Ulises Victoria, shihawk and 9 others 12 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventynet Posted November 2, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2015 That is really beautiful looking. Is it possible that the gaps are created by edge sanding or otherwise beveling the top edges of the planks or are the strakes actually laid with those gaps? Thanks, Ian Canute and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Builds in progress - Hayling Hoy Builds completed - Naval Cutter Cheerful - by Syren Ship Model Company - Cape Cod Catboat - by Bluejacket - Gokstad - by Dusek - Ship's Boat - by Dusek - Brazzera - by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted November 2, 2015 Share #3 Posted November 2, 2015 WOW WOW and WOW. This has to be the nicest hull planking job I have ever seen. Hats off to that builder!!! Canute and CaptainSteve 2 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) The planking is actually laid with a gap.The problem with beveling is that you will end up with uneven grooves when you sand the hull smooth.Here is the link to the build,the modelers name is Sergey Kutuzov.(the translator started working again ) https://www.shipmodeling.ru/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=8350 Kind Regards Nigel Edited November 2, 2015 by NMBROOK Canute, mtaylor and Seventynet 3 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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