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Now comes the hard part. The first layer of planking. I am a bit confused by the instructions. Let me know if I have it right. First I put #27 flush with the deck starting at the bow. I will need to curve the 1x6 plank prior to gluing. I plan on using an electric plank bender. How long do I soak the plank in water prior to starting. Should I make vertical slits in the plank to prevent breaking?? What is the best way to secure it to the deck while the glue is drying? Then I should line the inside of #27 with the same deck material that I used on the deck(#28) but only from the quarterdeck to the start of the bow. Correct? Then I get really confused. I then mount a piece of planking (#29) on top of #27 from the stern to ??? How far does it go?
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Here is a picture of my deck outlined I had a hard time keeping the lines straight. I guess it does look like it was done by hand , similar to how it was done originally I hope it does not look too bad. Again inexperience shows
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Ha, you are correct as usual. I am outlining the deck now. Should have done it as I was gluing the planks as it is more difficult to get it straight
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It looks like you are at a similar stage that I am with my ship. I am outlining the decking which I should have done prior to gluing the deck planks as it is now more difficult. I am also worried about the planking Get some pictures soon
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Casey, Do you think it would be better to wait to pencil it until right before I varnish the deck? Might smudge it with MY fingers.
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Foxy, Will the black lines fade when you do the sanding to smooth out the surface?
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Great idea foxy, I guess I will do that on my next build as it is too late on this one. Nice to learn the technique . That is the great part of this site, is that I am constantly learning new and better ways to do things !
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For the planks, take a pencil to the top side if the desk plank you will have facing up, this will help define the division of planks and look like deck caulking. Not sure what you mean by the "top side of the desk plank facing up" - confused
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Good question. Would anyone know the version that also has the easiest to follow instructions in a substantial kit ? Hope you don't mind me piggybacking my question on yours jdbradford.
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Thanks Mike, I have been trying to complete a step in the instruction book first and then send pictures. I will take your advice and post much more frequently. You have been of great help up to now. Much appreciated
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Another question : the instructions say to better define the planks by outlining them with pencil. I thought the deck is painted and wouldn't this hide the outlining anyway??
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Mike warned me that the splintering would be a problem so I trimmed the excess on the edges first. I was still left with a very small amount of excess and when I sanded it, I obviously paid a price for it.
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However my mistakes are showing up 1. I marked where the masts go but I should have made the openings as I I assembled the planks. Now I am worried about slintering when I drill the holes. What is the best way.to do this? 2. As you can see I splintered the edges in several place. How do I fix this?
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Here are my pictures My inexperience is beginning to show as I have made a few mistakes The overall look is pretty good as you can see
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amazing, looking good so far!!
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Hi Alex, I will pull up a chair as well and follow along with you Great build so far. Be patient and enjoy your build Sy
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seems like a very nice kit. I think I will have a seat and follow along with you
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The edges are cracking when I sand them. Casey, that sounds like a good method . I'll try it
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Finished the planking of the deck and it looks pretty good . Pics to follow. I now have to sand or file the edges of the deck planks so it is flush with the deck Problem I'm having is that I am getting fraying of the edges. What do I do to avoid the fraying??
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Decided to use the 2 step method in planking. Realized that I had to be careful of waste in the plank material as there seemed to be a limited amount of it
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Thanks Mike and Casey, I think I will try 3 step method. How long should my planks be 90mm , 120mm, something else???
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Here are my latest pictures. I mounted the quarterdeck and finished the stern. The sides post at the edges of the. Stern we're hard to do but I got them as close as I could
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Hi all, I have finished with the bow and quarter deck section. I think it came out well. The stern seems to have work as well. Small problem but I will show that in the pictures. Pics to follow I think I am ready to start planking the deck. What do you think is the best length of plank and 2,3,4 or 5 step planking ???
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Are your frames dry fitted or glued? They need to be aligned and perpendicular. Hard to tell in the pic but looks like it needs work
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Hi Fishface, I will follow along with you. I am now starting the deck planking so , I'm a bit ahead of you Sy
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