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rcmdrvr got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
S. Coleman, I believe you are correct but I have not actually looked farther into the instructions to be sure they will be used to simulate steps.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from russ in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
I have not posted since early October so I thought that I should bring you up to date. In my last post I had installed the bulwarks. Following installation I painted them white and then installed the bracing which was made from brass wire.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Elijah in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
S. Coleman, I believe you are correct but I have not actually looked farther into the instructions to be sure they will be used to simulate steps.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from tasmanian in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
I have not posted since early October so I thought that I should bring you up to date. In my last post I had installed the bulwarks. Following installation I painted them white and then installed the bracing which was made from brass wire.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Scottish Guy in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
This is an interesting thread. I think one of the success resources this site provides is the log. I allows the experts to make their posts and show us beginners how many aspects of the build are accomplished. It also allows us beginners to make our posts and seek advice on the model shipbuilding process. As I research my future subjects on this site I find that some builders attract very little attention to their logs while others become rather lengthy with many builders "pulling up a chair to follow along". How do these logs become so attractive. I guess I am asking is what does a log require in order to attract attention and the resulting comments. Put another way, what constitutes a good log.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from tasmanian in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
After the bulwarks the keel was added. I was a bit disappointed. AL had used a laser to cut the parts. Since the wook was over 6mm thick, they must have really turned up the power because it was charged. It took a lot of sanding to make it usable.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Cuda1949 in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Completed basic planking so now to add bulwarks.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Cuda1949 in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
With the deck planking almost completed (I only have to simulate the tree nails); I move on the hull planking. The wood provided has a cross grain at about 30 degrees so it wants to splinter when bent. I am soaking for about an hour which gives me about 20 minutes work time. Since the hull will be painted and coppered; the planking does not have to be pretty.....just shaped correctly and smooth. I am using a CA gel to affix to the bulkheads.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from leginseel in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Continued with the planking of the rear and main decks. This is a long model, measuring almost 24" in length and 6" wide. My decking plank are 4 mm wide and 120mm long. This is going to take quite a few evenings work.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from dave teel in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
I am continuing to make progress with planking the hull. I am soaking each plank about 2 hours. My "soaker is a capped 1 inch PVC pipe filled with water. I have two so I can soak about 10 to 12 planks at a time. I live in So. California and it has been about 95F lately so I have to work quickly. The planks dry out in about 10 to 15 minutes.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from tasmanian in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Here is one side almost complete.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from heksanol in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Here is one side almost complete.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Nenad. I do plan to paint and copper the hull so I do not feel that double planking is necessary.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from aydingocer in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Here is one side almost complete.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Now comes the time for sanding, putty and more sanding. I am using a palm sander for most of the work. The putty is spackling paste so it sands easy. After I get the finish I want I will seal everything in a polyester varnish.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from rowand in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
After the bulwarks the keel was added. I was a bit disappointed. AL had used a laser to cut the parts. Since the wook was over 6mm thick, they must have really turned up the power because it was charged. It took a lot of sanding to make it usable.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from tasmanian in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Completed basic planking so now to add bulwarks.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
I am continuing to make progress with planking the hull. I am soaking each plank about 2 hours. My "soaker is a capped 1 inch PVC pipe filled with water. I have two so I can soak about 10 to 12 planks at a time. I live in So. California and it has been about 95F lately so I have to work quickly. The planks dry out in about 10 to 15 minutes.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Elijah in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Nenad. I do plan to paint and copper the hull so I do not feel that double planking is necessary.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Here is one side almost complete.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Elijah in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Now comes the time for sanding, putty and more sanding. I am using a palm sander for most of the work. The putty is spackling paste so it sands easy. After I get the finish I want I will seal everything in a polyester varnish.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
After the bulwarks the keel was added. I was a bit disappointed. AL had used a laser to cut the parts. Since the wook was over 6mm thick, they must have really turned up the power because it was charged. It took a lot of sanding to make it usable.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from rowand in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Completed basic planking so now to add bulwarks.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Elijah in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
I am continuing to make progress with planking the hull. I am soaking each plank about 2 hours. My "soaker is a capped 1 inch PVC pipe filled with water. I have two so I can soak about 10 to 12 planks at a time. I live in So. California and it has been about 95F lately so I have to work quickly. The planks dry out in about 10 to 15 minutes.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Elijah in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Here is one side almost complete.
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