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adivedog got a reaction from SUBaron in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
I have a question. Started fairing the frames and wondered if frames 2 and 3 should be flush with the keel. When planking does the plank go over the keel or butt up to it. I noticed on a couple of the other build logs frame 3 was below the keel line.
Side note: Am really enjoying this hobby. Have played golf almost everyday since I retired about 10 years ago, and reached somewhat of a burn out on golf. Was trying to find something to keep me occupied so I could maybe go just a couple of days a week. Think I found it
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adivedog got a reaction from Gabek in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Sanding the bowsprit to correct size with a hand drill. Just lock drill on, then use course sand paper to taper. Measuring often
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adivedog got a reaction from Gabek in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Got the rudder done, not perfect but did the best I could. Forgot how patient you have to be in the hobby. And correcting mistakes.
Got the helm glued on
Now starting on the Bowsprit. Having a dremel has been a life saver. Especially with a ferrule that accepts .4 micro bits for eyebolts.
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adivedog got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Dinghy by adivedog - FINISHED - Midwest Products - Small
Finishing up now, decided to cut off the stem and am coating with poly. Also decided not to put on the rope around the guard on the outside of the hull.
Thought I'd put a lantern on the bow so they could fish at night, or hide there treasure ?
Made the lantern hook out of a paper clip and painted black.
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adivedog got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Dinghy by adivedog - FINISHED - Midwest Products - Small
All done, guess the pirate, stole the fishermans boat to bury his loot.
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adivedog got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Sanding the bowsprit to correct size with a hand drill. Just lock drill on, then use course sand paper to taper. Measuring often
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adivedog got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Got the rudder done, not perfect but did the best I could. Forgot how patient you have to be in the hobby. And correcting mistakes.
Got the helm glued on
Now starting on the Bowsprit. Having a dremel has been a life saver. Especially with a ferrule that accepts .4 micro bits for eyebolts.
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adivedog got a reaction from Altduck in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
After 5 years, I'm actually back on the build. Working on rudder and bowsprit. Will get photos this am. Have spent several days trying to get fittings on the rudder, which wasn't helped by the fact that one of the rudder hinges was missing. Spent a few hours searching stores and found paper binders that were the same width and color, so made one after several tries.
The bowsprit, I formed by putting my drill in a vise and using sand paper to form, checking the diameter regularly to get final size right.
Pictures to follow, heading to garage now.
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adivedog got a reaction from ccoyle in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
After 5 years, I'm actually back on the build. Working on rudder and bowsprit. Will get photos this am. Have spent several days trying to get fittings on the rudder, which wasn't helped by the fact that one of the rudder hinges was missing. Spent a few hours searching stores and found paper binders that were the same width and color, so made one after several tries.
The bowsprit, I formed by putting my drill in a vise and using sand paper to form, checking the diameter regularly to get final size right.
Pictures to follow, heading to garage now.
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adivedog got a reaction from mrshanks in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Got the stanchions done on the larboard side, mowed the yard, now taking a break.
Used the aluminum angle iron to make sure they were square.
I did bevel the bottom of the stanchions at the scuppers to give water easier drainage.
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adivedog got a reaction from rony in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Got the stanchions done on the larboard side, mowed the yard, now taking a break.
Used the aluminum angle iron to make sure they were square.
I did bevel the bottom of the stanchions at the scuppers to give water easier drainage.
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adivedog got a reaction from rony in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Oops, hit post instead of more options.
Heres the clamp method. The bend was great, just takes too long.
Heres the straightener
Just turn it on, set to medium, press together and pull toward the bend and done.
Top plank glued on. Spiled the planks at the bow. Used ca to attach to frame, pva for the fillers.
Ran the line down about 3mm below top of frames. Just got back from checking on it, and found the larboard plank at the bow was too high, so just fixed that. Now both side are even. Will tackle the garboard tomorrow.
This may turn out to be more fun than I thought.
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adivedog got a reaction from Gabek in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Got the stanchions done on the larboard side, mowed the yard, now taking a break.
Used the aluminum angle iron to make sure they were square.
I did bevel the bottom of the stanchions at the scuppers to give water easier drainage.
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adivedog got a reaction from robin b in How To : Add Pictures in your Posts and PMs
I didn't read through all the posts here, but wanted to know how to add pix or anims to signature. See no place to add images. ?
Thanks
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adivedog got a reaction from yvesvidal in Dinghy by adivedog - FINISHED - Midwest Products - Small
Finishing up now, decided to cut off the stem and am coating with poly. Also decided not to put on the rope around the guard on the outside of the hull.
Thought I'd put a lantern on the bow so they could fish at night, or hide there treasure ?
Made the lantern hook out of a paper clip and painted black.
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adivedog got a reaction from SailorBob in Swift 1805 by giantdog - Artesania Latina - first build
I agree with Keith. Basically, add a plank at the top and a plank at the bottom. Then measure the middle frame and see how many mm total between and divide by 5 (mm) which is the width of the plank. You will have 8 or 9 planks, don't remember. Anyway, once you have the number of planks, you will measure each frame from bow to stern. This is where the fan comes in. Take a piece of paper or card stock and at each frame you will mark on the stock the length between those planks. Let's say at frame three, put the paper along the frame, mark where the planks that are glued at top and bottom. Then use the fan.
If you need, 8 planks, put the first mark on the middle of the fan, slide it out until the top mark reached the eighth line. Then you measure the width of one unit. I marked the paper at each section, then put it against the frame and marked the frame. Go to the next frame and repeat.
One thing I found was all the planks are not the same width, so I added a couple of planks and then remeasured and remarked again.
Hope I didn't muddy the water too much. I went through the same thing a little while ago. It will come pretty easily once you get started.
Gook Luck
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adivedog got a reaction from qwerty2008 in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Got the stanchions done on the larboard side, mowed the yard, now taking a break.
Used the aluminum angle iron to make sure they were square.
I did bevel the bottom of the stanchions at the scuppers to give water easier drainage.
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adivedog got a reaction from Leo-zd in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Got the stanchions done on the larboard side, mowed the yard, now taking a break.
Used the aluminum angle iron to make sure they were square.
I did bevel the bottom of the stanchions at the scuppers to give water easier drainage.
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adivedog got a reaction from giantdog in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Can finally update some pictures on the progress.
I decided to plank before adding the keel to see how it would work. Most ships have a rabbet line, but the Swift doesn't so am pretty happy with the way it went. This picture was taken right after I sanded and filled some small gaps in between the planks. It was a little difficult to do, sometimes, had to lay on my lap to iron planks on.
This is how the keel line looks. The false keel was beveled and the finish planks were put on almost to the top of false keel.
Then sanded all the way down for the keel to fit.
Thought I screwed up the bow, I should have ran the planks closer together at the bow. I was afraid the Keel wouldn't go over the gap. But it came out fine.
After sanding the keel line. Attached the bow piece of the Keel. This piece needs to be done first. I put a dab of ca on to hold in place, and used wood glue on all the rest of piece. BTW, I did put on a coat of poly before sanding the keel line. Figured that would help bond everything together.
After it dried, did the same for the rest of the keel.
There were a couple of small places, I filled in with thinned wood glue and sanded dust from the left over walnut pieces.
Overall, it came out real well. Now can get started on some fun stuff on the deck.
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adivedog got a reaction from giantdog in Swift 1805 by Grimber - Artesania Lantina - Scale 1:50 - Virginia Pilot Boat - my first wood ship model build
First off you're doing an excellent job on the build log.
Second, I want to know how you can keep your workbench so neat and organized. Mines always a mess of things I'm using or going to use.
Plus I'm envious of having it in the basement where you can work on it year round. Mine is in my detached (unheated) garage, so when it's cold I don't get much done. Will be able to do some of mine in the house now that I won't have to sand too much.
The build is going well, it looks like you got some poor lumber for the planks, but it's all good for the learning experience. Trying to use full planks is easier, but as you found out, now you have to start fixing the gaps. But that will all be covered anyway.
Good job.
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adivedog got a reaction from giantdog in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Off and running on the starboard side.
One thing for anyone doing planking for the first time. After you do 6 or 7 planks, it get easier and faster, and less intimidating.
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adivedog got a reaction from themadchemist in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Got the stanchions done on the larboard side, mowed the yard, now taking a break.
Used the aluminum angle iron to make sure they were square.
I did bevel the bottom of the stanchions at the scuppers to give water easier drainage.
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adivedog got a reaction from themadchemist in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
I put poly on the hull, stern, and keel. While letting it dry, I glued the deck houses together, and worked on the rudder.
Tomorrow, I'll put the hole in the stern and start on the stanchions.( Not sure if that's spelled right. ) and top rail.
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adivedog got a reaction from GuntherMT in Swift by adivedog - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - First build
Got the stanchions done on the larboard side, mowed the yard, now taking a break.
Used the aluminum angle iron to make sure they were square.
I did bevel the bottom of the stanchions at the scuppers to give water easier drainage.
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adivedog got a reaction from GuntherMT in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Good job on the planking. Nothing to it
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