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The next step in the process is the planking of the bottom of the hull in a "herring bone" pattern.
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After reading many of the build logs, I have decided to make my second project, and first build log, the Willie Bennett by Model Shipways. My first build was a solid hull so the built up hull of the Willie looked like a logical next step. I did not photograph the kit box and it contents. Sorry about that but there are many such photographs on this website. I will state that the kit contents are very nice and the lazer die cut parts are well done. The Willie build begins by building a simple frame over "moulds". The moulds were laser cut and matched the plans perfectly. Generally, the beginning assembly is relatively easy. I did find, however, that when I added my first stringer that it caused the structure to twist. I tried removing and regluing the stringer but the structure continue to twist. I decided to continue and add the sides hoping if I weighted the structure down when I added the sides it would dry and remove the twist. It worked. Here are some pictures: 1) This is the basic structure. You can see the pattern I made for the sides in the background. 2) Fitting my pattern for the sides. I cut the pattern from construction paper. 3) Gluing the sides in place while weighting the structure. I used sandbags made from sand filled baggies. I learned this trick in my model airplane building days 4) The basic structure is complete.
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Model Shipways Willie L. Bennett Questions
rcmdrvr replied to FlounderFillet5's topic in Wood ship model kits
You can review the instructions to the Willie Bennett on the Model Shipways website. I just started mine last night (Build log to come). -
Wow. Somehow sawing in half seem like an "extreme" way to establish the centerline. My bandsaw blade tends to wander, that would be a problem.
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I am also a newbie. I also have purchased the Sultana and have been reading the practicum. I went to Amazon and noticed you can purchase a center ruler to assist in marking the centerline of the upper deck. As for the bottom, I think I would make a platform with two right angle rulers to press up against each side and then use the center ruler to measure between the right angle uprights (If that make sense). I want to add a question. The practicum calls for quite a bit of sculpting the solid hull with knifes, files and sandpaper. How do you guys hold a hull while doing this. A vise? What kind of protection do you use to keep from damaging the hull. I have a good size workbench vise and have heard you can buy some leather covers for the sides of the vice. Any help would be appreciated.
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