Thank you very much. I can't even work and dare not drive. Next week I see a neurologist.

Oh, and I darned tootin signed up!

This is not abandoned. It's on hold until I get my tourette's under control. I blink and squint my so they are closed more than they are open.

That's my next project. Please do a log so I can learn. You'll get a lot of recommendations and help. You can't possibly do worse than me!

Add a link to the build in you tag line/profile so more people will find it.

Yeah, but what's up with the upper picture where they are using the razor saw?

Thanks for looking in, and the advice.

The instructions say to make 2 cuts at an angle on the lower stern transom. They don't say how deep nor what the purpose is. I also don't see it on any other builds I've seen.

I bought some rubber cement from Amazon, but couldn't get the cap off. I had some Velcro so I tried that but it was not stiff enough. Knee was not square. Got some more cement and did a much better job. 

I've seen a couple logs where there are a couple missing brass nails. I have all 16. Plus a spoon.

Glad I found this. Reading the instructions for mine now and plan to start Friday 4/15/22.

GREAT job!

Are you still building this? I'm reading the instructions now and plan to start mine soon. Your log has a lot more details than some others.

And we're off! Tried the Dory but simply could not get the stern straight. Hands shake too much I guess. I did a fairly good job on the Niagara until I got to the rigging, So I'm comfortable trying this.

On 3/9/2022 at 10:35 PM, SaltyNinja said:

 

 

No druxey, I didn't try elastic bands yet, but these cords are stretchy like elastic and cinch up nicely. I will try them again when necessary.

 

On the broad planks tonight I tried using super glue. My technique was flawed on the first side, but it went a little better on the second side. I like how it cures fast. I used regular wood glue on the frames and the super glue on the stem and transom. A little more practice with that method should prove worthy.

 

 

Thanks for the intel Dan. I think I'm may only stain the thwarts. I'll be painting the hull and cap rail. I've got glue stains in too many places for a staining job to look alright I think.

 

I have tried rubber bands and they worked well for me in the middle portion, but on the ends I'm going to stick with the elastic cord stuff I tried. I'm also going to use super glue. I'm going to start with painting wood glue on the frames along the length of the plank, except for the stem where I will put a dab of super glue at the last second. Then I will attach the plank to the super glue and quickly align the plank across the frames with wood glue already applied. I will hold finger pressure until the super glue dries enough to hold. After making sure the alignment is alright along the plank I'll clamp it or use rubber bands (tonight I clamped the plank to the frames). Then I'll apply super glue to the other end of the plank and hold finger pressure until it grabs solid. 

 

I did this tonight and it worked well enough that I think with more practice it will be a smooth method. I'm going to repeat it a few more times to see if I get comfortable with the super glue on the ends. I think I read somewhere that super glue hasn't been proven over a long period of time yet though?

12 years ago I built my first ship, the Constitution by constructo. My wife got it for me for my birthday and I built it in my spare time while I was going to cooking school. This was before I found modelshipworld. Okay, I admit I knew nothing about planking and only tied the rigging rather than using the block and tackle.

Anyway, I used Super glue and it lasted for 11 years until the wife got a kitten. Two days after we got her she knocked the ship off the shelf and totally obliterated it. The British should have used cats in the Second Battle. The wife would not allow me to hang it from the yardarm.

Incidentally, the ship looked great in my not-so-humble opinion. All Things Considered.

You did a great job repairing those gaps! Isn't there supposed to be a part that goes on the front of the bow yet? I haven't read the instructions for quite some time because I haven't been working on it lately but that seems like a sharp point.

On 3/16/2022 at 9:18 AM, MaryG said:

Thanks everyone - I will order the ruler you suggest Lyle - As far as pictures are concerned…  I will try to force myself to take some pictures - but very reluctant in case I am really doing a bad job!  LOL

 

Please start a build log. You'll likely get more followers and support.

17 minutes ago, MaryG said:

Sorry Dave - called you Lyle for some reason!  Have been following Lyles posts so probably had his name in mind.

 

No one has ever criticized the terrible work I have done.

On 2/4/2022 at 7:45 PM, Michel L. said:

Surely related to political instability.

Sounds like you got out of there just in time, too.

7 minutes ago, LyleK1 said:

Both suggestions are good ones!

Most definitely do not try to cut in one pass!

As someone else said. The wood is patient.

27 minutes ago, MaryG said:

Hi Half Hull Planking friends -  This is probably a really dumb question - but here goes anyway.  Can someone please tell me how to cut the planks straight?  I tried holding a metal ruler against the wood but the wood just slipped from beneath it.  Arrgh!  Getting frustrated…..

 

I took some rubber cement and glued some medium sandpaper to one side.

I'm going to prime mine. Hadn't thought of the sanding though, I'm glad I'm following along.

The Admiral is doing MUCH better since my near loss of her, so I just might be able to get back to mine this weekend!

On 3/7/2022 at 7:55 PM, SaltyNinja said:

Thanks Clueless!

I actually have some of those clamps. My basic problem was that I was doing it wrong. 😆 I tried some of those, but they were too strong for my incorrect method. The clothes pins are working well when I do it properly. That would be one plank at a time!

My clothes line pins should be here this afternoon. Thanks for the idea.

I've used these in the past. As Tony the Tiger says, "They're great!"

https://modelexpo-online.com/Enkay-44-Plastic-Spring-Clamp_p_1907.html

That's my understanding too. I have a vice like that too. Glad I'll finally have an excuse to use it. GREAT JOB!

One thing I learned here is that people don't like it when you don't complete a build. The Dowry is my 4th attempt and no one is interested. I've abandoned too many ships. Well, by George I'm no quitter! I have the next two in this series. After I finish the Dowry, I'm doing the NRG half hull to learn planking before going onto the next boat in the series.

Dude, your attention to detail is amazing! I used toothpicks that I sanded down. Where did you get that square?

9 minutes ago, SaltyNinja said:

Recording the build log takes some extra time with the writing and photos, but I think it's adding to the fun of trying to put this dingy together!

Yeah, the replies are worth it all:)