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Hi Ron, Nice colours and the deck coming up really good look. My build of the hull(Corel Kit) is a bit different, but in the end the 2nd planking is what shows up. just onto the top side planking and wales next. keep going ! -
I bet you're glad that's done and dusted Greg. Going to look great on the model.
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Hi Greg, Fantastic workmanship. Your attention to details astounds me. Something for us all to aspire too. For me, back to the 2nd layer of planking on the Endeavour, very, very long way to go...
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Looking good Udo. I am also building the Endeavour. I am onto the 2nd layer planks, above the wales. My first layer - had several planks that split when bending at the bow. I'll keep on eye on your log. Cheers Dave
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As Greg stated the Parkin Book is a 2 Volume Set, Book and 15 Plans in a case. I was interested to see the details in Parkin's plans and inside the book. I confer with Greg, that the AotS is more detailed. As a resource, I hope it allows some good reading alongside the ship build.
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A couple of members have asked whether this is my first wooden ship build. Honestly it is. However, I am a design draftsman, attention to detail is part of my trade. I also spent nearly 30 years sailing on many types of sailing vessels, fixing and modifying many of them. I have also completely rebuilt our family house - and yes it is out of timber. See where I get it from... !! Hi Pat, Yes I plan to add the tree nails and pins - good idea me think, all to lock in the 2nd plank layer to substrata. Have been reading up on how it make them tree nails, and install(wow something to test out for me - a while off to get something working). Thanks for the tip on the capping strips, I plan to construct new channels as the kit ones have too many holes along the length and from ply ? I prefer to us solid timber for these. or I could glue on a slightly thicker capping strip around the edges ? fake it ? something to mull over. Back to planking ! slow going down to the Wales. I think I should of started from the wales and went upwards. !
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Research Materials: I managed to source and purchase a First Edition 1997 including all 15 plans of "H.M. Bark Endeavour: her Place in Australian History" by Ray Parkin. Thanks Pat for guiding me to find this book. Need to set some time aside to do some reading.
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Planking update - this will seem to go on forever. Second layer: Now I have not done a lot of research to how to add plans onto a first layer. At the moment I am getting away with gluing and holding each on the side with drawing pins. On the bends is another matter and I either use my contraption(that help hold the cramps in place) or craps to hold the plank in place while the glue dries. Speaking of glue; I am using a 2 part Epoxy called "Compset 121 Gel". Gives me a 30min wet time then goes off semi-hard in 1 hour, but fully rigid in ~12 hours. I got it from a boat builder mate who uses it on full size boats. Works very well and the whole boat to date is glued/held with this glue. A pic. of how I use a small length of plank below a glued plank joint to get a good line for the next row below. Channel Slots: I created 3 slots in the Sheer Strake(rail) for the side channels. Picture below of how each will slide in. When glued each should hold really well. It works for me !!
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Thank you all for your kind words. I have had a good look and the logs on some of your builds, the details you guys go too ! Wow it encourages me to do great things. Planking 2nd Layer Pic: Progress to date, slow going on these, trying my best to get no gaps and no chines (ha, very hard). Thank god for sandpaper. An hour or so a day, usually enough to fit a plank and glue in place, leave 12hrs to dry. This is my first wooden model build. As a kid I remember assembling dozens of plastic model kits. Dabbled in some real size boat building somewhat during my yachting days(some time ago now). I'll hunt the Ray Parkin's book down. Thanks for that tip Pat.
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Fixing errors: I extended the 2nd planking through to provide the cover to the Quarterdeck steps. I am going slow. I check between the kit plans(and build notes) and the detailed diagrams in Marquardt's Endeavour book. The more I delve into the Anatomy book, I realise I will be building the Endeavour to Marquardt's details. Much better than the Corel plans and basic details.
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Planking 2nd layer: I was game and glued 5 planks to the aft deck side in one go. After this I only do 1 at a time. Too nerve racking wondering if the planks were compressed enough so no gaps ! Picture of a slot for the channels(3 off per side) in the Sheer Strake.
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Planking 2nd Layer: So I made this crane jig up so I can use clamps to hold the planks onto the hull whilst the glue dries. A combination of pins and the clamps(I use packing to protect the hull) seems to work ok.
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1st Planking: All 1st planks glued onto the framing, sanded smooth ready for the 2nd planking. Fun begins on the more important, and visual planks. I learnt a lot fitting the first layer. Found some information on "planking rules" which I practiced on some of the final planks. I was pretty happy that I got a fair shape in the end. A few mistakes on the way, but hey got to learn.
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Stern Feature: I purchased Karl H Marquardt's "Anatomy of the Endeavour". So much difference in his book of the details to that of the kit. First change - new stern feature.
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This is my first build of a model wooden ship. I chose the Endeavour as it is part of our nations discovery, and plenty of others being built to see gather tips and trips for the build. I am using 2 pack epoxy glue(no nails) for all the timber to timber joining. From what I have seen, the build may take years, and just as well I have started now, plenty of time to finish in retirement - when it comes. Enough waffle, some pictures and see where this goes.
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Hi Greg, I am envious of your workmanship and hope I can produce the detail as you have. I have been planking my Endeavour(Amati Kit) for 3 months now, and just getting the 2nd layer going. A lot of the supplied fittings are going by way of the bin - not happy with them at all. I have a question if you do not mind. The hinges for various hatches - did you make them all ? or purchase ? I have looked a few options, but not happy with any to date.
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