fishface

oh yes pics please! 

Hey fish, we all started off as noobies, and I still am. 

Where are you located?  I am just south of Nashville.

I am working on my first build, an Amati 1:80 Endeavor J-class America's cup boat.

I have had many issues with it, but the folks here and on other sites have been great with their help.

hi jd am very jealous of you being in Nashville!! Have you watched the tv series? I love it!! I am in Wales uk!! Wet Wales although your president is coming and the city is on lock down!! 

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/nato-summit

I agree people on here are lovely and very helpful. I have been amazed by peoples patience!! Have you done a build log?

No "I think" about it cpett. that was most defanately a compliment....your ships are amazing and precise but at this stage Im not going to do that much detail cos I fear I may actually go insane!! (insert winky smiley!). I do really appreciate the help though as I have no clue what Im doing!! This evening is a glass of white riocha and a bit of sanding but with no power tools!!

Congrats Fish,  you made a new piece to correct the broken one?   Welcome to scratch building heheheheh.

 

And yes - PICS please.. never can have too many!

yes I did. I found the manual (tidied it up! silly me!!) but ended up drawing round the original and then cutting/sanding it. Way easier than I thought!! Made it slightly bigger as best to shave off than add!!

The thingamejig is a 234 piece tool kit! Ship is drying at present and will post piccy over weekend but jpett it will be nowhere near as precise as you would like! Been looking at your build log and flipping heck you have patience in spades!!

So for my next question how do I make sure that the edges/top are correctly aligned? The plans look like the top sect (with "planking" either side of each slat) should effectively fit in with the bottom bit = a bit puzzle like if I have done it correct;y? Looking at the top lie there needs to besome adjustment to be straight but the sides I cant tell with...

whoop whoop! I did it!! One new piece made and currently drying in place along with a couple of batons! Thank all! Can also now see why you boys like power toys....loving my new thinkamegig but think it wise to get a table clamp as sawing in my knees with a tray going to end in tears me thinks!!

Jpett just seen that you are in Dallas! I spent many a happy (but hot!)time there when I was a nanny to an American family many years ago (my "boys" are now in college!)...still remember the takeout chicken, mash, gravy and corn bread!! yumm!

Ahoy Fishface   

 

I hope you meant Basswood and are "NOT"  ordering balsa wood to replace that bulkhead 

ummm.....anyone have a use for balsa wood?? Thankfully hobby craft have saved the day! oops...

Thanks both. Will persevere! Need to find manual though...know it's here somewhere!

ahh...thanks for that.   

So you  think its doable as a first kit? Am in the process of ordering some balsa wood and will have a bash at replicating the broken piece...how hard can it be with my new thinga-me-jig! Its got a saw on it so reacon I can have a bash!! Watch this space (not too closely mind...gonna take a while!!)

Hi there

I joined about a month ago and, from advice, got the Corel Scotland ship to start with but as an absolute beginner feel that its a tad complex as a first build. What are people's thoughts? If, like me you feel its a step too far for ship #1 can you recc an alternative that will develop my skills and not break the bank? Many thanks in advance

Its not a neat snap so going to order a new one but do appreciate the advice and piccies!! Didnt realise how complicated it is!! Wondering whether I have started with a more complex model than was wise? The guy in the shop said it was easy but suspect he meant easy if youve been building models for years?! What is POB jpett?

Wondering if I should just order a new bit as never going to be that strong having snapped. Whatcha think o experty ones??

ok well that didnt quite go to plan...it snapped! Trying to reglue andif that doesent work will have to try order a new piece grrr...

Ahoy fishface

 

Ahh the joys of model shipbuilding 

 

If this is your glue 

 

http://www.creativemodels.co.uk/vitalbond_original_wood_glue_titebond_120ml-p-29794.html

 

You might be able to dissolve the glue with water. I use the original Titebond which is easily un-bonded with water and a small paint brush. Sometimes I will add some heat via a small hobby heat gun I own but a hair drier will also work. 

 

You can also add some isopropyl alcohol to the mix to strengthen it. Just don't go crazy with the water or you may damage the plywood. Glue some scrap wood together and then try de-bonding this first. Never use your kit as the test dummy.  A small amount is all you need and then let it soak in, wiggle and reapply. Two or three applications will let you know whether it will work or not. Brute force is not needed. 

 

You can also search the site, there are plenty of posts on undoing mistakes 

 

Search for Legos after that. Their great for aligning bulkheads 

 

PS: Spend the time to make this right. Everything else depends on it 

 

Good luck with your kit

thanks for this; will have b a bash at it (not literally!!)

My glue did the same, it straightened them out with a little CA. Not the preferred method but it worked!

What is CA cdogg?

The one almost midline has shifted when drying. Any ideas how to re-ease it to realign as glue has set and wood not that strong and dont want to snap it...?

Have relented and got a basic set of rotary tools off ebay as sanding by hand a mare and Ill never finish! Meanwhile finding it hard to keep my eyes open past 9pm so not much done as also need to suss how to move the shifted section - glued with vitalbond wood glue...

This is my first model and I am trying to use basic tools (files, glue and sandpaper at this stage) and not spend a bomb on extra's as have a tendency to go bonkers with a new hobby. Reading the manual is "interesting" to say the least and I wish they would print them in plain English! Will upload piccies when I suss out how

Sorry not posted only just back from Corfu. I'm in Cardiff (UK) and no further than before but will try do a build log but was slightly nervous that I may do it wrong!! Thanks both for your posts its really is helping me

Really pleased someone is ahead of me so I can follow behind! Getting ready to go on holiday Friday (blissful week in Corfu; just me, self catering and a pile of books, sea a few feet away, pool, food and sleep!!) so not much done here Looking forward to progress on my return

whats harbm??

oo how exciting there are a few of us!! I have files; sandpaper; clamps and knives! Will start a build log...the bits on the keel I cut from what I think were the right bits but instructions/numbering could be better so it was something of a guess...

wow is all I can say. Your attention to detail and patience are inspirational

No idea sorry...I dont have any fancy tools Im afraid so doubt mine will be supa dupa!! 

What is the log you speak of??

Enjoying your progress! Im right at the start

Ive just started this so good to have someone else doing it at the same time