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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Favorite hull and deck planking wood
After a year or so hiatus from building, I purchased and started Jotika's HMS Brig Supply. The kit suggests using hull painting over the supplied walnut. However, I like clean wood. Also, it has always puzzled me why you paint a hull when you take so much time to get the planking right.
In any case, I'm not going to paint. On a few of my previous builds I have used cherry, and quite like it. I was wondering if anyone has some other wood suggestions I might try...both hull and deck. I am fortunate to have both Byrnes saw and thickness sander, so making your own planks isn't arduous.
Any thoughts?
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Cheerful build on hold....drop plank phobia
I purchased Chuck's Cheerful plans and lots of Alaskan Cedar wood several years ago. I was doing great (IMO) and had the planking started when I got to the drop plank. After several botched attempts, I put the build on hold. Have gone back several times to give it another go, but always retreat again. It pisses me off every time I go to my basement and see it sitting there in limbo. Such a beautiful ship and great plans. Has anyone else run into this kind of mental road block before?
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Favorite hull and deck planking wood
Greg....that's damn beautiful! Let's just say this...I wouldn't let my grandson play with that toy. Do you have a full pic you can share?
BTW, I was certainly not criticizing painters. In fact, I'm now looking at my Bluenose build....with a beautiful (IMO) paint job. I used a spray on the lower hull (RED) and it is pretty darn nice (IMO)! It's just I prefer unpainted wood on some ships. I gave away my build of Caldercrafts' Pickle...I thought the copper plating looked awful.
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bigcreekdad reacted to Roger Pellett in Favorite hull and deck planking wood
Allan,
I have two planks of real boxwood bought back in the 1970’s. I also have a stash of pear locally cut when I lived in Ohio. Every so often I consider putting my current project on hold to build something else that makes use of this beautiful wood. Right now I’m plodding along making 144 1/16” OD hatch cover ring bolts. 80 done and 64 left to do! I have a routine Dr Appt in two weeks. If he tells me to get my affairs in order because I have some incurable disease the first order of business will be to decide who gets the boxwood.😆
Bid Creek Dad,
Everyone has his own opinion. That’s mine!
Roger
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Bob Cleek in Favorite hull and deck planking wood
After a year or so hiatus from building, I purchased and started Jotika's HMS Brig Supply. The kit suggests using hull painting over the supplied walnut. However, I like clean wood. Also, it has always puzzled me why you paint a hull when you take so much time to get the planking right.
In any case, I'm not going to paint. On a few of my previous builds I have used cherry, and quite like it. I was wondering if anyone has some other wood suggestions I might try...both hull and deck. I am fortunate to have both Byrnes saw and thickness sander, so making your own planks isn't arduous.
Any thoughts?
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from davyboy in Favorite hull and deck planking wood
ROGER...Toys? Really? To each, his own I guess.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Correct Glue
Blacklab.....I've using cherry for most of my builds as second planking. I get mine at Woodcrafters and cut and thin it myself on Byrnes equipment. You can likely find strips at The Lumberyard. When complete I apply few coats of gun oil. Really looks nice (IMO of course). I attached a pic of one cherry planking after one coat. Show us your progress. Have fun!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Dave_E in Correct Glue
Blacklab.....I've using cherry for most of my builds as second planking. I get mine at Woodcrafters and cut and thin it myself on Byrnes equipment. You can likely find strips at The Lumberyard. When complete I apply few coats of gun oil. Really looks nice (IMO of course). I attached a pic of one cherry planking after one coat. Show us your progress. Have fun!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Gregory in Correct Glue
Blacklab.....I've using cherry for most of my builds as second planking. I get mine at Woodcrafters and cut and thin it myself on Byrnes equipment. You can likely find strips at The Lumberyard. When complete I apply few coats of gun oil. Really looks nice (IMO of course). I attached a pic of one cherry planking after one coat. Show us your progress. Have fun!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Speedy builders....Paint or blacken brass?
I'm going give it a go, but I don't think I'll be doing the multi step process, other than washing before blacking. Any simple washing tips? I really appreciate all the posters, and I will admit up front that my brass end result may not be the best.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Speedy builders....Paint or blacken brass?
I'm going give it a go, but I don't think I'll be doing the multi step process, other than washing before blacking. Any simple washing tips? I really appreciate all the posters, and I will admit up front that my brass end result may not be the best.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Dave_E in Speedy builders....Paint or blacken brass?
I'm going give it a go, but I don't think I'll be doing the multi step process, other than washing before blacking. Any simple washing tips? I really appreciate all the posters, and I will admit up front that my brass end result may not be the best.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Dave_E in Speedy builders....Paint or blacken brass?
Good God! Too much time for something seemingly simple. Guess I am moving on the the Supply build.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Dave_E in Speedy builders....Paint or blacken brass?
Maybe I've confused the respondents. "Speedy" refers to the Vanguard ship model. Vanguard uses many tiny brass fittings. I have the model complete as far as hull and deck, and the basics of the two masts. Now is time when all those minute fittings will start being used. Honestly, the build has sat at this stage for 6 months. Trying to deal with the fittings has brought me to a standstill. I'm honestly thinking of just starting a new build (HMS Supply) that doesn't require so many tiny brass fittings. I wish Vanguard had made this model larger. Too bad...it's really a nice ship, and Vanguard's illustrated instructions are the best I've encountered.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Speedy builders....Paint or blacken brass?
Good God! Too much time for something seemingly simple. Guess I am moving on the the Supply build.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Speedy builders....Paint or blacken brass?
Maybe I've confused the respondents. "Speedy" refers to the Vanguard ship model. Vanguard uses many tiny brass fittings. I have the model complete as far as hull and deck, and the basics of the two masts. Now is time when all those minute fittings will start being used. Honestly, the build has sat at this stage for 6 months. Trying to deal with the fittings has brought me to a standstill. I'm honestly thinking of just starting a new build (HMS Supply) that doesn't require so many tiny brass fittings. I wish Vanguard had made this model larger. Too bad...it's really a nice ship, and Vanguard's illustrated instructions are the best I've encountered.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from catopower in Speedy builders....Paint or blacken brass?
Maybe I've confused the respondents. "Speedy" refers to the Vanguard ship model. Vanguard uses many tiny brass fittings. I have the model complete as far as hull and deck, and the basics of the two masts. Now is time when all those minute fittings will start being used. Honestly, the build has sat at this stage for 6 months. Trying to deal with the fittings has brought me to a standstill. I'm honestly thinking of just starting a new build (HMS Supply) that doesn't require so many tiny brass fittings. I wish Vanguard had made this model larger. Too bad...it's really a nice ship, and Vanguard's illustrated instructions are the best I've encountered.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Speedy builders....Paint or blacken brass?
Maybe I've confused the respondents. "Speedy" refers to the Vanguard ship model. Vanguard uses many tiny brass fittings. I have the model complete as far as hull and deck, and the basics of the two masts. Now is time when all those minute fittings will start being used. Honestly, the build has sat at this stage for 6 months. Trying to deal with the fittings has brought me to a standstill. I'm honestly thinking of just starting a new build (HMS Supply) that doesn't require so many tiny brass fittings. I wish Vanguard had made this model larger. Too bad...it's really a nice ship, and Vanguard's illustrated instructions are the best I've encountered.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Speedy builders....Paint or blacken brass?
There are a lot of tiny brass fittings on this build. I'm debating whether to spray paint them black, or go through the blackening process. If you blacken, tell me how you did it. Thanks
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Dave_E in Speedy builders....Paint or blacken brass?
There are a lot of tiny brass fittings on this build. I'm debating whether to spray paint them black, or go through the blackening process. If you blacken, tell me how you did it. Thanks
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Knocklouder in Quick question please about hull planking wood choices (edited)
When I built Ochhre's Dos Amigos, I used cherry for the outer planking. I bought the cherry at Woodcrafters, and cut and thinned the planks on Byrnes equipment. I did not paint the hull, but used gun oil...several coats, sandpapering between each. Looked great (to me), and cherry is not as expensive as pear.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Quick question please about hull planking wood choices (edited)
When I built Ochhre's Dos Amigos, I used cherry for the outer planking. I bought the cherry at Woodcrafters, and cut and thinned the planks on Byrnes equipment. I did not paint the hull, but used gun oil...several coats, sandpapering between each. Looked great (to me), and cherry is not as expensive as pear.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from catopower in Quick question please about hull planking wood choices (edited)
When I built Ochhre's Dos Amigos, I used cherry for the outer planking. I bought the cherry at Woodcrafters, and cut and thinned the planks on Byrnes equipment. I did not paint the hull, but used gun oil...several coats, sandpapering between each. Looked great (to me), and cherry is not as expensive as pear.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from JDillon in New member looking for kit advice
You might consider Caldercraft's Pickle. Great instructions! My only regret was copper plating it. Just doesn't look right for me.
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