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Chopper Lesson Learned
bigcreekdad replied to Todd Hart's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Thanks Richard....looks pretty sturdy. -
Chopper Lesson Learned
bigcreekdad replied to Todd Hart's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I threw my chopper away years ago. Couldn't get a straight vertical cut out of it. Wish there was something else to get perfectly straight vertical cuts. -
This is easily one of the best builds I've seen. Superb!
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Update. I have moved on. I am seriously back to building the cutter Cheerful. I am now working on the dreaded drop plans making "practice" ones before any attempt at mounting. Also, cut a nice supply of Alaskan Cedar planks on my Byrnes saw. While I somewhat regret quitting the Brig Supply, it was just too damn frustrating. I did apply the suggestion by EMS Rich by using files, and it clearly improved the sordid job I had done. I tried to continue the planking but I still wasn't happy with it....so, to the scrapyard it went. Not sure why I fell off the plank wagon on this, but I needed to move on. Thanks for the comments.
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Then Woodcraft is selling mislabeled stuff. BTW....I've added a few pics of my previous 2 builds. 1) Occre's Dos Amigos with cherry I milled, 2) Vanguard's HMS Speedy with kit supplied pear.
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Sorry I didn't mention this up front. The ship is Jotika's HMS Brig Supply.
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The second planking is cherry
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Rich...I appreciate your thoughts. How big are those files....they look huge, but maybe just the close up effect. Actually, I was pretty much going to send this to the dry dock of the dead. I was going to revisit my scratch Cutter Cheerful build. I had set it aside when I got to needing a drop plank. For some reason it baffled me. Up to that point my planking of the ship was quite good (IMO). The thought of screwing it up was a huge block. I hope to finish the Cheerful while I'm still on the grassy upside, but might try your suggestions and see if I can get (reasonably) back on track. I do like the ship itself.
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Actually...this was a rhetorical question. Sorry for confusion, but I am half way through second planking and already see that , when finished, I still had a bit (maybe a lot) of work to go on the hull. I've attached some pics which will speak for themselves. Honestly, I am not at all happy with my effort. See the pics I've attached. I've built two very nice (IMO) ships with very nice planking results. And the Supply is my second ship milling my own planks with a Byrnes saw and thickness sander that have turned out quite well (again..IMO). I'm not sure how I have lost my edge, other than if I was to start over, I would mill the strips (cherry) a bit thinner. In any case, I am at a crossroads......continue on or shitcan it and try to do a better job on another. I'm in my mid 70's so I don't have may ships in the wings, and I hate slugging along on this one not at all liking my results. I was not planning on painting....I know that's an option I would have to hide my mediocre planking. I'm rambling
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Second planking, while done, needs a lot of sanding and finishing. Assuming you are not painting your hull, what do you use to fine up the hull?
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Fantastic build!! Can't wait to see your next one. Have you given any thought to what it might be? Hopefully, this will not be a solo venture. You have too much talent. I, too, hate walnut, and have been using cherry on my last few builds. That would you use in your next build if you could choose? Have fun!
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Into second planking on the HMS Brig Supply. Never been a big fan of walnut, so I've cutting my own planks from a light cherry piece. Before I go further, I need to decide whether I will continue with cherry, or go below the wales with something darker for some contrast. Likely will not be painting the lower hull. Any thoughts?
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Fantastic build!
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Where to buy the larger toothed blades? What great advice on this board!
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Had the washers correctly placed. What a difference! Getting a little light burning, but I need to clean the table up. Also, ordered that device recommended above from NRG. That's all for the great advice!
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Got it!...Many thanks Sir!!
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I feel stupid, but I have a large washer on either side. Is that what you mean? And how do you know if they are set correctly?
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NO IDEA........I am exposing my limited knowledge......Can you explain the "arbors" thing?
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What am I doing wrong? Haven't milled strips in a couple years. Also, I changed blades and am not sure I've got the washers on either side placed properly. Any help there?
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Lovely build! I built this about 10 years ago. One of my favorites. Sadly, I gave it to my son and a buddy of his knocked it off a shelf. It's now in a bag waiting for me to fix, but I just haven't gotten the urge to do it.
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Who uses nails?
bigcreekdad replied to bigcreekdad's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
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I have never used them for hull planking. However, they seem to be included by the hundreds in most kits. I also see a few builds here that included their use. I must admit, using clamps and such to hold planks in place til the glue dries is a pain in the elbow. Thoughts?
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Allan.....must be me.
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I know it's primarily for underplanking, but I find it a pain to try to bend...both ways. And it breaks easily IMO. Maybe if they made it thinner. Thoughts from others?
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