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and here are more pictures of the hull completely planked. It's also best when hull is completed so all the sanding you can before cutting it loose from the strong back.... -
hey John, When I get back i will post some pictures of the Galleon....
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Hi Sjors, Frank, John, and Mark, First of all it sure is nice to have a quiet weekend so far and able to stay home. Next (I'm Bad). I just notice my remarks on my photos. When I remarked the planks drying in place I meant I soaked them all night then placed them and let them dry in place. Once dry I slowly fitting them, and then I glued them in place. Even with that they were still hard to get them in place. This by far is the most difficult hull I have ever faced. Those frames 1 n 2 on the strong back are a bear to deal with. I have been doing some research and checking out other ancient boats and disecting "THE SEA OF GALILEE BOAT" book. I noticed some interesting things about how it was put together. So the 2nd hull in my second model will be more to what i have found from my research. I might do a Popeye and show the second hull on the same thread. If all works out I will start the 2nd hull when I return from vacation...
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Thanks Bob and also for stopping by....
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Hey Tarbrush, It's our annual trip to the Carlsbad, Ca. Beach. It's by San Diego. We live in a desert so 30 degrees cooler makes for a nice visit. Plus we will be going to check out the on going building of the replica of the San Salvador Galleon.
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Questions and remarks are very much Welcomed NOTE THE PLASTIC CLAMP. IT WAS USED FOR THE PICTURE ONLY. THESE CLAMPS WILL NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD PLANKS IN POSITION AT THIS POINT IN THE BUILDING PROCESS...
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Have a little time to update my log. Been very busy with work and before I get emergngy called out again I thought I would add some photos while I have some free time....
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I agree with Adam, very nicely done Simon.
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Thank You calt4 and tarbrush, Tarbrush I just read over my thread again. My wife will be driving around town this week getting us ready for vacation. I noticed your remark, if you PM me with your address I still have the plans and instruction booklet, and I could mail them to you if you like sometime later this week. They are just sitting in a box so they won't collect dust....let me know..
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QUESTIONS AND REMARKS ARE VERY WELCOMED cheers Mario.......
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Thanks a lot Tarbrush, I have been working a lot lately but got a chance to update.....
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Hi Guys Thanks for stopping by.... I have been working long hours so i have not been able to reply as quick as i usually do.... Now to answer your questions Ken....
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Thank You Russ.............
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Hi Mark, John, and Scott, Thanks for your kind remarks guys appreciate it very much.....
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I FOUND THAT THE PLANKS COVERING THE FRAMES 1 AND 2 THE MOST DEMANDING AT THE STERN AREA. TO MAKE THEM FIT PROPER I HAD TO BEVEL THE PLANK ALREADY PLACED AND THE NEXT PLANK IN LINE... QUESTIONS AND REMARKS ARE VERY WELCOMED
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GREAT PRICE ON THE "CHUCKIE BLOCKS"
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Hi Simon, I try to keep it simple in my head about the Garboard. Its the first one i place, because i look at it as the foundation for all the other planks to sit on. As for how long it will be you must take measurements. But just keep in mind you want the garboard to have a horizonal or straight as possible edge on the top of the plank. That your next plank will sit as clean as possible. But you will get to the point tha this will change slightly and that is where you will have to bevel the edge of the plank that you are fitting the the already glued in placed plank. You keep this in mind then you stay away from spilling planks. But in your case a small boat like this should not have any spilled planks. I hope this helps you out...
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Hi Michael and tarbrush and Thanks for stopping by. Tarbrush pictures you want pictures, well you got'em. I went a little overboard on this build by detailing out the fake stean egine by adding a whole lot more detail to it, plus I upgraded the canopy. So I got a lot of pictures to post on this little launch...
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Hi John and Scott, That was one of the reasons to tryout this kit from Scott. Building the hull from the sheer on up, using CA only, pre-tapered planks, plus going the ancient way of strakes first and frames afterwards. Like Scott said John he was trying to make the construction of the hull as easy as possible for a modeler. Tapering for him was no big deal because he's in the same club as you. You know you guys and your Brynes Table Saws. But here is a clearer explanation of the tapering of the planks that Scott had explained in his praticum.... Planks Three Through Six Or Seven The Rest of the planks for the hull have been taper cut for you. The Tapered end goes toward the stern and I Put the tapered edge up (as You look at the hull on the strong back). This Will allow the planks to “rise” Toward the stern and will make it easier to place planks 7--‐12 Which must not only curve lengthwise, but also form the turn of the hull where the hull goes from being perpendicular to the water to being parallel to the water.
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Hi Crackers and Thank You, To answer your question i use windows paint, or when ever my wife lets me use her photoshop but she is always editing your pictures with it. So its mainly windows paint. Just open it, pick your picture click on the icon "A" and your ready. click any where on your picture and a box will open up and your ready to go, just add your texted. I also use it to size my pictures also to fit MSW format. I add the lines and boxes you see on my pictures. I enjoy reading other logs but hate to read an explanation and then I have to shift my screen back n worth as I read and shift ot see the picture. I like to make my threads easy to read when they are looking directly at my pictures....I hope this helps you out. Just give it a try and just remember to "save as" then once you save you have the original picture and your new edited picture to.
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