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it will go as far as the start of the bow or forefoot-the build log i mentioned will explain- but if your method is going to work go for it😉😁. everyone has their own viewpoint on this. Keith -
looking at her on the cradle looking sideways on with the ship upright (as if you were observing a real ship in a dry dock) Keith
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looking good considering you have not had much experience with planking- the priming and sanding until the wood grain is rubbed down is a pain- one of the jobs i only ever do outdoors due to the dust. Keith
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it will be tapered from the top to make it look straight when viewed sideways on- there is an interesting half hull project in kit logs showing planking techniques which you might find interesting- can't remember name on build log but posts were being added recently.
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is now a bad time to mention a european manufacturer makes a laser kit wooden deck for her😇- however excellent weathering technique with the deck. Keith
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nice to see you have learnt the art of tapering the planks- don't rush her she is looking great. Keith
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nows the time to decide if you want to show the steps leading down from the upper gun deck to the middle gun deck- you will have to squeeze a piece of deck in where the steps are😉 Keith
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welcome back Emmet- general rule is garboard plank should look straight from bow to midships when viewed from side- that bit for cutting gunports will save you a lot of time. Keith
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HMS Terror by Major - OcCre
clearway replied to Major's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
weird i got wooden deadeyes with mine!? and even though wrong the ships wheels were bronzed- maybe due to manufacturing restrictions over last few months- i got some replacement boats from quaycraft via cornwall model boats. Keith -
looking good jeff -to get my run for the tuck on victory and terror i held a plank where the stern post meets the counter and let it fall naturally round the hull and tapered my planking around that at the stern end- basically you end up half way round the bilge from the top of the sternpost😁 Keith
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you look after yourself too Jo- glad to be of service- any questions feel free to ask. Keith
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it is called soft ply and all the billings kits used it till laser cutting came along- only solution if using a painted finish is to use high build primer then sand back- pain in the rear end but best way. Keith
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well done Keith
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good thing about using card is easier to make a load of frames fairly easy thus making for a stronger hull Keith
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work progresses with the yards- i have seen a few people asking how you attach the yards to the masts- easy use the rigging designed for the task- if you glue or nail the yard in place it could cause severe damage if accidentally caught and trust me i have been playing knock the yard arms with this one😵. first shot shows one of the tyes rigged from the masthead through the block on the yard then through block attached to masthead before heading down to the kevel- process repeated in reverse as well to other side. shot of foremast- next job will be to rig the parralls then yard will be hoisted to final position. take care all Keith
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got to look out for each other when it comes to irate beasties m8y
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work on the 2nd planking starts- decided to emulate the run of planks under the iron plating as per original- will make planking rest of hull with walnut easier. used the veneer strip originally intended for 2nd planking and got to say it is very splitty and i wouldn't like to use it for entire hull- kudos to you guys who persevered with it! marking out position of timbers on bow planking underway needed help from dressmakers pins to hold some bits till glue dried take care all Keith
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looks great kevin- bet the mrs will give you a crack round the lughole if she sees that shot of her bent over😇😁- mine would 🤪 Keith
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HMS Terror by Major - OcCre
clearway replied to Major's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
welcome to the terror club- with a little research you can iron out occres shortcuts/ mistakes😉 Keith -
a change is as good as a rest as they say Keith
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i hear ya on the kit manufacturers altering details Scott- my billings Victory being a good point- if i listed everything they short cut / altered/missed i would end up with a book! Keith
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cornwall model boats Keith- it is a caldercraft fitting so might be available else where- not cheap though because of the size i suppose- around £16 uk stirling per metre 😵 but it certainly looks the biz😁. Keith
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wierd set up for the windlass for this ship Jeff but your fix is looking good,- are you going to just have a flat stern where it meets the counter or are you going to try the oft dreaded tuck? Keith
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thanks Jeff - i have the longridge book too but them guys can assume you know the basic details and don't go into too much detail as to actual belaying- i decided to just run it through the Kevel in the end but a block and tackle then into the kevel would have meant lighter work for the crew = suppose most of the weight is taken by the slings and jeers though. Keith
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