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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Sea Hoss in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 21
Fashion Pieces.
7236
I followed Chuck's method of tracing the outline onto card to form a template of the Fashion pieces.
7243
Even so I found they needed some tweaking to fit the actual profile on the model, and a little water/heat bending around a shallow curve to match the contour of the hull.
7246
Bamboo tree nails were used to further secure the Fashion pieces.
7247
The instructions call for the back edge of the fashion piece to overhang the transom by 1/32" (0.8mm) I used a short length of the second layer wale planking as a guide.
7252
Completed bar the sanding
7254
So what d'ye think Gromit?
........Movin' on
B.E.
28/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from kier in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 21
Fashion Pieces.
7236
I followed Chuck's method of tracing the outline onto card to form a template of the Fashion pieces.
7243
Even so I found they needed some tweaking to fit the actual profile on the model, and a little water/heat bending around a shallow curve to match the contour of the hull.
7246
Bamboo tree nails were used to further secure the Fashion pieces.
7247
The instructions call for the back edge of the fashion piece to overhang the transom by 1/32" (0.8mm) I used a short length of the second layer wale planking as a guide.
7252
Completed bar the sanding
7254
So what d'ye think Gromit?
........Movin' on
B.E.
28/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Barbossa in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 21
Fashion Pieces.
7236
I followed Chuck's method of tracing the outline onto card to form a template of the Fashion pieces.
7243
Even so I found they needed some tweaking to fit the actual profile on the model, and a little water/heat bending around a shallow curve to match the contour of the hull.
7246
Bamboo tree nails were used to further secure the Fashion pieces.
7247
The instructions call for the back edge of the fashion piece to overhang the transom by 1/32" (0.8mm) I used a short length of the second layer wale planking as a guide.
7252
Completed bar the sanding
7254
So what d'ye think Gromit?
........Movin' on
B.E.
28/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from russ in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 21
Fashion Pieces.
7236
I followed Chuck's method of tracing the outline onto card to form a template of the Fashion pieces.
7243
Even so I found they needed some tweaking to fit the actual profile on the model, and a little water/heat bending around a shallow curve to match the contour of the hull.
7246
Bamboo tree nails were used to further secure the Fashion pieces.
7247
The instructions call for the back edge of the fashion piece to overhang the transom by 1/32" (0.8mm) I used a short length of the second layer wale planking as a guide.
7252
Completed bar the sanding
7254
So what d'ye think Gromit?
........Movin' on
B.E.
28/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from jwvolz in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 21
Fashion Pieces.
7236
I followed Chuck's method of tracing the outline onto card to form a template of the Fashion pieces.
7243
Even so I found they needed some tweaking to fit the actual profile on the model, and a little water/heat bending around a shallow curve to match the contour of the hull.
7246
Bamboo tree nails were used to further secure the Fashion pieces.
7247
The instructions call for the back edge of the fashion piece to overhang the transom by 1/32" (0.8mm) I used a short length of the second layer wale planking as a guide.
7252
Completed bar the sanding
7254
So what d'ye think Gromit?
........Movin' on
B.E.
28/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from ccoyle in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 21
Fashion Pieces.
7236
I followed Chuck's method of tracing the outline onto card to form a template of the Fashion pieces.
7243
Even so I found they needed some tweaking to fit the actual profile on the model, and a little water/heat bending around a shallow curve to match the contour of the hull.
7246
Bamboo tree nails were used to further secure the Fashion pieces.
7247
The instructions call for the back edge of the fashion piece to overhang the transom by 1/32" (0.8mm) I used a short length of the second layer wale planking as a guide.
7252
Completed bar the sanding
7254
So what d'ye think Gromit?
........Movin' on
B.E.
28/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from KenW in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 21
Fashion Pieces.
7236
I followed Chuck's method of tracing the outline onto card to form a template of the Fashion pieces.
7243
Even so I found they needed some tweaking to fit the actual profile on the model, and a little water/heat bending around a shallow curve to match the contour of the hull.
7246
Bamboo tree nails were used to further secure the Fashion pieces.
7247
The instructions call for the back edge of the fashion piece to overhang the transom by 1/32" (0.8mm) I used a short length of the second layer wale planking as a guide.
7252
Completed bar the sanding
7254
So what d'ye think Gromit?
........Movin' on
B.E.
28/03/2018
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Blue Ensign reacted to Gahm in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Clean and precise planking job - very well done B.E.!
Thomas
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Jim Rogers in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from rafine in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Martin W in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Cheers Kurt and Dave, I think I will follow suit and line between the bulkheads, I wasn’t looking forward to thinning down those bulkhead extensions and having a firm line to work to makes good sense. 🙂
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from egkb in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Beef Wellington in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Martin W in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from realworkingsailor in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtbediz in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 18
Completion of Topside planking
Planking between the ports is now completed, looking a little rough but hopefully scraping and sanding will rectify the appearance.
6744
6763
6766
I think I will wait until the stern area is planked before doing any serious cleaning up along the hull.
Onto the stern.
B.E.
13/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Gahm in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from KenW in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from oneslim in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Cheers Kurt and Dave, I think I will follow suit and line between the bulkheads, I wasn’t looking forward to thinning down those bulkhead extensions and having a firm line to work to makes good sense. 🙂
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from gjdale in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from lmagna in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Seventynet in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Post 20
Planking the stern
6860
Starting with the lowest counter plank (3/16th" strip) water/heat was used to form the quite pronounced curve required.
6916
I found holding this first plank in place whilst gluing quite tricky, and an early stage set back occurred when a spring clamp flew off and snapped one of the inner stern frames.
6913
No too difficult to repair with braces added either side of the break, but an unsettling moment nonetheless.
6917
Once the first plank is fixed the following planks go on without too much trouble, totalling seven strakes up to the break with the transom.
The final plank below the transom required a slightly greater width, I used 7/32" which was then sanded down to suit, and the 1/16" moulding strip attached.
The Transom
Planking the transom should take four strakes, I shaped the first two planks insitu to get the curve, and then sectioned them to fit between the ports.
6925
The third plank has to be rebated to fit over the ports, a job done slowly using a scalpel.
7145
For reasons I can't fathom even a 7/32" plank was a fraction short to reach the top of the central stern frames so it was necessary to add a 1/16" strip above the third plank.
7142
Hmmn, seem to have too much sill showing at the bottom of ports, will leave it for the present but may need to infill with a narrow strip.
7143
At this point I also started to define the camber aft of the last bulkhead.
All still looking a bit rough at present, but I'll move onto the fashion pieces before I clean things up.
B.E.
25/03/2018
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Blue Ensign reacted to Kurt Johnson in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Coming along very nicely. I had the counter planked minus one plank and a clamp sprung setting off a chain reaction with the other clamps. They completely destroyed the counter. One of the stern frames cracked too. Everything had to come off. Hope the second time goes better. Still it’s a enjoyable build.
Kurt
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