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SawdustDave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from dgbot in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Think I'm now ready to pop the top on that cold beverage.
The finishing up of a ships hull planking has always been one of my favorite celebration mile stones.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thank you Nenad, Mark, and Patrick.
I can report that, using the masking tape technique, the starboard side planking is moving along much better. Mostly because every one of the curved bow planks only required a single fitting. Each one has been absolutely perfect.
I'm quite sure I'm not the first modeler to use the technique. It's simply the first time I've used it, and thought I would share it for all who have not tried it.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from ioannis in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Change of plans....
I decided to press on with completing the re-planking of the starboard side and be done with it.
Also decided to pass on this technique I'm using to cut the shape of the bow planks.
I found that the use of tracing paper to mark the shape proved to be very tricky because the paper tends to move around and doesn't like to lay flat for marking the edge.
This wide painters masking tape works great!
Note the markings on the hull indicating the measured width of the planks at several points along the strake.
Mid hull markings indicate the full width of each plank for the twenty strakes.
The marked masking tape is carefully trimmed along the traced line and then transferred to the paper planking material.
The marked planking strip is carefully trimmed along the traced edge (top)....
Then, after marking the exact width points, use a curve template to create the smooth contour of the outside edge (bottom).
Finally, cut the plank along the outside edge marking.
Perfect fit....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from cristikc in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Finished re-planking port side hull below the main gun wale.
I used strips of 140 lb. water color paper.... Sprayed with gray primer and brushed three coats of white acrylic.... light sanding between each coat.
That's much more better....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Laurence_B in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Change of plans....
I decided to press on with completing the re-planking of the starboard side and be done with it.
Also decided to pass on this technique I'm using to cut the shape of the bow planks.
I found that the use of tracing paper to mark the shape proved to be very tricky because the paper tends to move around and doesn't like to lay flat for marking the edge.
This wide painters masking tape works great!
Note the markings on the hull indicating the measured width of the planks at several points along the strake.
Mid hull markings indicate the full width of each plank for the twenty strakes.
The marked masking tape is carefully trimmed along the traced line and then transferred to the paper planking material.
The marked planking strip is carefully trimmed along the traced edge (top)....
Then, after marking the exact width points, use a curve template to create the smooth contour of the outside edge (bottom).
Finally, cut the plank along the outside edge marking.
Perfect fit....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from ioannis in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Finished re-planking port side hull below the main gun wale.
I used strips of 140 lb. water color paper.... Sprayed with gray primer and brushed three coats of white acrylic.... light sanding between each coat.
That's much more better....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thank you Nenad, Mark, and Patrick.
I can report that, using the masking tape technique, the starboard side planking is moving along much better. Mostly because every one of the curved bow planks only required a single fitting. Each one has been absolutely perfect.
I'm quite sure I'm not the first modeler to use the technique. It's simply the first time I've used it, and thought I would share it for all who have not tried it.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from dgbot in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Change of plans....
I decided to press on with completing the re-planking of the starboard side and be done with it.
Also decided to pass on this technique I'm using to cut the shape of the bow planks.
I found that the use of tracing paper to mark the shape proved to be very tricky because the paper tends to move around and doesn't like to lay flat for marking the edge.
This wide painters masking tape works great!
Note the markings on the hull indicating the measured width of the planks at several points along the strake.
Mid hull markings indicate the full width of each plank for the twenty strakes.
The marked masking tape is carefully trimmed along the traced line and then transferred to the paper planking material.
The marked planking strip is carefully trimmed along the traced edge (top)....
Then, after marking the exact width points, use a curve template to create the smooth contour of the outside edge (bottom).
Finally, cut the plank along the outside edge marking.
Perfect fit....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Canute in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thank you Nenad, Mark, and Patrick.
I can report that, using the masking tape technique, the starboard side planking is moving along much better. Mostly because every one of the curved bow planks only required a single fitting. Each one has been absolutely perfect.
I'm quite sure I'm not the first modeler to use the technique. It's simply the first time I've used it, and thought I would share it for all who have not tried it.
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SawdustDave reacted to pete48 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Hi Dave, Nice work on the hull , she is looking great
Best Regards,
Pete
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SawdustDave got a reaction from dvm27 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Change of plans....
I decided to press on with completing the re-planking of the starboard side and be done with it.
Also decided to pass on this technique I'm using to cut the shape of the bow planks.
I found that the use of tracing paper to mark the shape proved to be very tricky because the paper tends to move around and doesn't like to lay flat for marking the edge.
This wide painters masking tape works great!
Note the markings on the hull indicating the measured width of the planks at several points along the strake.
Mid hull markings indicate the full width of each plank for the twenty strakes.
The marked masking tape is carefully trimmed along the traced line and then transferred to the paper planking material.
The marked planking strip is carefully trimmed along the traced edge (top)....
Then, after marking the exact width points, use a curve template to create the smooth contour of the outside edge (bottom).
Finally, cut the plank along the outside edge marking.
Perfect fit....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Laurence_B in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Finished re-planking port side hull below the main gun wale.
I used strips of 140 lb. water color paper.... Sprayed with gray primer and brushed three coats of white acrylic.... light sanding between each coat.
That's much more better....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from GLakie in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thank you Nenad, Mark, and Patrick.
I can report that, using the masking tape technique, the starboard side planking is moving along much better. Mostly because every one of the curved bow planks only required a single fitting. Each one has been absolutely perfect.
I'm quite sure I'm not the first modeler to use the technique. It's simply the first time I've used it, and thought I would share it for all who have not tried it.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thank you Nenad, Mark, and Patrick.
I can report that, using the masking tape technique, the starboard side planking is moving along much better. Mostly because every one of the curved bow planks only required a single fitting. Each one has been absolutely perfect.
I'm quite sure I'm not the first modeler to use the technique. It's simply the first time I've used it, and thought I would share it for all who have not tried it.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from JesseLee in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thank you Nenad, Mark, and Patrick.
I can report that, using the masking tape technique, the starboard side planking is moving along much better. Mostly because every one of the curved bow planks only required a single fitting. Each one has been absolutely perfect.
I'm quite sure I'm not the first modeler to use the technique. It's simply the first time I've used it, and thought I would share it for all who have not tried it.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Change of plans....
I decided to press on with completing the re-planking of the starboard side and be done with it.
Also decided to pass on this technique I'm using to cut the shape of the bow planks.
I found that the use of tracing paper to mark the shape proved to be very tricky because the paper tends to move around and doesn't like to lay flat for marking the edge.
This wide painters masking tape works great!
Note the markings on the hull indicating the measured width of the planks at several points along the strake.
Mid hull markings indicate the full width of each plank for the twenty strakes.
The marked masking tape is carefully trimmed along the traced line and then transferred to the paper planking material.
The marked planking strip is carefully trimmed along the traced edge (top)....
Then, after marking the exact width points, use a curve template to create the smooth contour of the outside edge (bottom).
Finally, cut the plank along the outside edge marking.
Perfect fit....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from dgbot in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Finished re-planking port side hull below the main gun wale.
I used strips of 140 lb. water color paper.... Sprayed with gray primer and brushed three coats of white acrylic.... light sanding between each coat.
That's much more better....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from BANYAN in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Plan sheets arrived today - Carta Augusto (Italian Mfg.).... Appear to be very old, maybe 25 or 30 years or more. My friend tells me he has had them forever and doesn't even remember where he got them from. He came across them while looking for something to donate for the April Show in Fayetteville.
Actually, after spending hours going over several really fine build logs posted within MSW, except for the patterns for her keel and frames, I'm not too sure there will be much of these plans I will be using in my build.
The drawings of all the ornamentation do not represent anything like I want to create after reading Bill Short's extensive research.
For the most part, I will be using his interpretation of this ship. Here is his amazing stern creation..... pretty impressive huh?
Here goes nothing! Wish me luck (I'll need all I can get).
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SawdustDave reacted to Omega1234 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Hi Dave
That's a really smart technique you're using there. A little bit of ingenuity has really paid off, big time, because those planks look really spiffy.
Nice job!
Cheers
Patrick
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SawdustDave got a reaction from pete48 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Change of plans....
I decided to press on with completing the re-planking of the starboard side and be done with it.
Also decided to pass on this technique I'm using to cut the shape of the bow planks.
I found that the use of tracing paper to mark the shape proved to be very tricky because the paper tends to move around and doesn't like to lay flat for marking the edge.
This wide painters masking tape works great!
Note the markings on the hull indicating the measured width of the planks at several points along the strake.
Mid hull markings indicate the full width of each plank for the twenty strakes.
The marked masking tape is carefully trimmed along the traced line and then transferred to the paper planking material.
The marked planking strip is carefully trimmed along the traced edge (top)....
Then, after marking the exact width points, use a curve template to create the smooth contour of the outside edge (bottom).
Finally, cut the plank along the outside edge marking.
Perfect fit....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Change of plans....
I decided to press on with completing the re-planking of the starboard side and be done with it.
Also decided to pass on this technique I'm using to cut the shape of the bow planks.
I found that the use of tracing paper to mark the shape proved to be very tricky because the paper tends to move around and doesn't like to lay flat for marking the edge.
This wide painters masking tape works great!
Note the markings on the hull indicating the measured width of the planks at several points along the strake.
Mid hull markings indicate the full width of each plank for the twenty strakes.
The marked masking tape is carefully trimmed along the traced line and then transferred to the paper planking material.
The marked planking strip is carefully trimmed along the traced edge (top)....
Then, after marking the exact width points, use a curve template to create the smooth contour of the outside edge (bottom).
Finally, cut the plank along the outside edge marking.
Perfect fit....
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SawdustDave reacted to mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Good on you, Dave. I think you'll be happy you did replank.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Canute in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Change of plans....
I decided to press on with completing the re-planking of the starboard side and be done with it.
Also decided to pass on this technique I'm using to cut the shape of the bow planks.
I found that the use of tracing paper to mark the shape proved to be very tricky because the paper tends to move around and doesn't like to lay flat for marking the edge.
This wide painters masking tape works great!
Note the markings on the hull indicating the measured width of the planks at several points along the strake.
Mid hull markings indicate the full width of each plank for the twenty strakes.
The marked masking tape is carefully trimmed along the traced line and then transferred to the paper planking material.
The marked planking strip is carefully trimmed along the traced edge (top)....
Then, after marking the exact width points, use a curve template to create the smooth contour of the outside edge (bottom).
Finally, cut the plank along the outside edge marking.
Perfect fit....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from tadheus in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Change of plans....
I decided to press on with completing the re-planking of the starboard side and be done with it.
Also decided to pass on this technique I'm using to cut the shape of the bow planks.
I found that the use of tracing paper to mark the shape proved to be very tricky because the paper tends to move around and doesn't like to lay flat for marking the edge.
This wide painters masking tape works great!
Note the markings on the hull indicating the measured width of the planks at several points along the strake.
Mid hull markings indicate the full width of each plank for the twenty strakes.
The marked masking tape is carefully trimmed along the traced line and then transferred to the paper planking material.
The marked planking strip is carefully trimmed along the traced edge (top)....
Then, after marking the exact width points, use a curve template to create the smooth contour of the outside edge (bottom).
Finally, cut the plank along the outside edge marking.
Perfect fit....
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