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SawdustDave
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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 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 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 JesseLee in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thanks guys. Fairly pleased with the fix. I hope the starboard side goes a little smoother.
The only real difficulty with using the paper stock is that, the shape of each strake has to be custom fitted around the bow and stern.... used a lot of stealers to avoid sharp "daggers".
I'll probably go back to creating the ornamentation for the starboard side for a while just to take a break from hull planking.
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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 mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thanks guys. Fairly pleased with the fix. I hope the starboard side goes a little smoother.
The only real difficulty with using the paper stock is that, the shape of each strake has to be custom fitted around the bow and stern.... used a lot of stealers to avoid sharp "daggers".
I'll probably go back to creating the ornamentation for the starboard side for a while just to take a break from hull planking.
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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 Canute in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thanks guys. Fairly pleased with the fix. I hope the starboard side goes a little smoother.
The only real difficulty with using the paper stock is that, the shape of each strake has to be custom fitted around the bow and stern.... used a lot of stealers to avoid sharp "daggers".
I'll probably go back to creating the ornamentation for the starboard side for a while just to take a break from hull planking.
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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 Omega1234 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thanks guys. Fairly pleased with the fix. I hope the starboard side goes a little smoother.
The only real difficulty with using the paper stock is that, the shape of each strake has to be custom fitted around the bow and stern.... used a lot of stealers to avoid sharp "daggers".
I'll probably go back to creating the ornamentation for the starboard side for a while just to take a break from hull planking.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from GLakie in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thanks guys. Fairly pleased with the fix. I hope the starboard side goes a little smoother.
The only real difficulty with using the paper stock is that, the shape of each strake has to be custom fitted around the bow and stern.... used a lot of stealers to avoid sharp "daggers".
I'll probably go back to creating the ornamentation for the starboard side for a while just to take a break from hull planking.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from dvm27 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 pete48 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 Farbror Fartyg 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 tadheus 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 AntonyUK in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Progress report.... (kinda?)
Where shall I begin?
The good news first.... Finally managed to get the mess I created with the starboard side gun ports cleaned up....
More good news....
Finally finished the second planking of the hull.... Which leads to the bad news.
I concluded that the second planking of the hull below the gun wales has got to be the worst job of planking I have ever done. So bad, in fact, I shall not show it here on MSW. REALLY BAD!
My biggest mistake was in thinking that, since the entire area was to be painted, I didn't need to be all that careful. A little filler and white paint would completely cover my sins. NOT!
So, as usual, I will now set about fixing the problem.... just another day in the old shipyard.... Right mates?
More bad news to report.... personal.
Developed a very serious inner ear infection several weeks ago, which led to severe vertigo issues along with periods of double vision. So, pretty much every thing I have done in the shop over the last month has been rather challenging.
Then the good news.... Lot's of really powerful meds have cleaned up the infection to the point I am able to function pretty normal again.
And finally.... We found a surgeon in Chapel Hill who is confident he can repair the large hole in my left ear drum that has been the cause of the recurring infections.
Surgery is scheduled in five weeks.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from JesseLee 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 NMBROOK 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 mtaylor in HMS Sphynx 1775 by Alex M - Scale 1/48 - English 20-Gun Frigate
OK Alex..... The stove is a whole new level of making the rest of us feel completely inadequate as modelers. What a beautiful job. Loving it.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52
No paint....please, no paint. Beautiful wood....beautiful joints.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Good suggestion Nigel. I've got a little experiment going.... thus far, looks promising. Keep your fingers and toes crossed.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Good suggestion Nigel. I've got a little experiment going.... thus far, looks promising. Keep your fingers and toes crossed.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from NMBROOK in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Good suggestion Nigel. I've got a little experiment going.... thus far, looks promising. Keep your fingers and toes crossed.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from GLakie in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Good suggestion Nigel. I've got a little experiment going.... thus far, looks promising. Keep your fingers and toes crossed.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Erebus and Terror in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Progress report.... (kinda?)
Where shall I begin?
The good news first.... Finally managed to get the mess I created with the starboard side gun ports cleaned up....
More good news....
Finally finished the second planking of the hull.... Which leads to the bad news.
I concluded that the second planking of the hull below the gun wales has got to be the worst job of planking I have ever done. So bad, in fact, I shall not show it here on MSW. REALLY BAD!
My biggest mistake was in thinking that, since the entire area was to be painted, I didn't need to be all that careful. A little filler and white paint would completely cover my sins. NOT!
So, as usual, I will now set about fixing the problem.... just another day in the old shipyard.... Right mates?
More bad news to report.... personal.
Developed a very serious inner ear infection several weeks ago, which led to severe vertigo issues along with periods of double vision. So, pretty much every thing I have done in the shop over the last month has been rather challenging.
Then the good news.... Lot's of really powerful meds have cleaned up the infection to the point I am able to function pretty normal again.
And finally.... We found a surgeon in Chapel Hill who is confident he can repair the large hole in my left ear drum that has been the cause of the recurring infections.
Surgery is scheduled in five weeks.
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