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wthilgen got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Brass Pedestals Installation
Before screwing to keel, pre-drill hole a two or three sizes smaller than needed. Increase to required diameter. Eliminates cracking keel.
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wthilgen got a reaction from JPAM in Artesania Latina
Expense, excellent for the money, attention to detail is not as great, but lots of room to modify and try new ideas learned here.
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wthilgen got a reaction from docidle in Unanswered Constitution Question
Smaller dia. Thread works also.
Years ago, thread came in only a few dia.'s. Today one has a multitude of sizes and colors.
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wthilgen got a reaction from EJ_L in Tools That Are a Waste.
According to my wife, all I have are useless tools.
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wthilgen reacted to mog in some beginner questions about stains and varnish
Looking at the pic of the deck, whats wrong with it ? You can see the planking, the lines look good. A deck is a well worn area, about the only place you will see one look like new is maybe a yacht. My spin is it will be just fine with some stain or oil, the lines will standout and different shades of planks will come out. Your first description made it sound like the deck looked like plywood, again like Tulok said once you put something on it you will see a major difference. Just don’t try to over think this into an over fixed mess, go with what the natural wood gives you and you will be fine
MOG
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wthilgen got a reaction from jbford in bow and counter block filler
I use expanding foam from a spray can. One can get it at "Home Depot" the old cans used to have to be used all at once. The new stuff can be used again and again if you seal the nozzle as directed.
It expands quite a bit, so a little goes a long way. Make sure it has an outlet so over expansion has a place to go.
I generally let it dry for about 3 days, then trim off excess. You'll find it dries pretty hard. Can be trimmed with any sharp edge and can be sanded.
It states that you can paint it, I don't know for sure because I only use it between the bulkheads and then plank over it.
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wthilgen got a reaction from mtaylor in bow and counter block filler
I use expanding foam from a spray can. One can get it at "Home Depot" the old cans used to have to be used all at once. The new stuff can be used again and again if you seal the nozzle as directed.
It expands quite a bit, so a little goes a long way. Make sure it has an outlet so over expansion has a place to go.
I generally let it dry for about 3 days, then trim off excess. You'll find it dries pretty hard. Can be trimmed with any sharp edge and can be sanded.
It states that you can paint it, I don't know for sure because I only use it between the bulkheads and then plank over it.
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wthilgen reacted to russ in Unanswered Constitution Question
I would use a small drill bit to drill out the hole in the gunport cover. Then, use some CA (super glue) to harden the very end of the thread so that it is very rigid. You can even use a hobby knife to cut along the edge of that hardened end to get the very end of it to a point. Then pass that pointed end through the hole in the gunport cover. Tie a simple overhand knot in the other end of the thread so that when you pull the thread through the hole, the knot acts as a stopper to hold the cover open.
Russ
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wthilgen got a reaction from mtaylor in What is wrong with steelers and drop planks?
If and when a ship received any damage to the hull in which they had to make repairs. It was cheaper and faster to insert a stealer or drop plank, and on occasion simply adding a scarf would mean less time in the shipyard.
Much in the same way autos use bondo to make it lookgood and get it out of the shop faster and cheaper, compareD to replacing a whole fender or such.
Time is money, even in those days.
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wthilgen got a reaction from Altduck in striping the planks
I use a piece of scotch tape. Place the tape where you would place the plank. Using a fine marker, trace the edges of the existing plate on to the tape. Remove andd place on top of desired plank. You will see exactly and how much material to remove. Get it close, then sneak up on it for the final fit.
Works really well when it comes to scarfs.
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wthilgen got a reaction from CaptainSteve in What is wrong with steelers and drop planks?
If and when a ship received any damage to the hull in which they had to make repairs. It was cheaper and faster to insert a stealer or drop plank, and on occasion simply adding a scarf would mean less time in the shipyard.
Much in the same way autos use bondo to make it lookgood and get it out of the shop faster and cheaper, compareD to replacing a whole fender or such.
Time is money, even in those days.
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wthilgen got a reaction from GuntherMT in What is wrong with steelers and drop planks?
If and when a ship received any damage to the hull in which they had to make repairs. It was cheaper and faster to insert a stealer or drop plank, and on occasion simply adding a scarf would mean less time in the shipyard.
Much in the same way autos use bondo to make it lookgood and get it out of the shop faster and cheaper, compareD to replacing a whole fender or such.
Time is money, even in those days.
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wthilgen got a reaction from Canute in What is wrong with steelers and drop planks?
If and when a ship received any damage to the hull in which they had to make repairs. It was cheaper and faster to insert a stealer or drop plank, and on occasion simply adding a scarf would mean less time in the shipyard.
Much in the same way autos use bondo to make it lookgood and get it out of the shop faster and cheaper, compareD to replacing a whole fender or such.
Time is money, even in those days.
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wthilgen reacted to Chippa in Removing glued down planks (PVA Glue) question
As long as you don't put up a sign that says "Wrong size plank used", then who in the world will know that you did?
It looks good to me. By the time your finished the model, that size detail will be swallowed by the rest of the Ships details.
You can always put another sign up in front of the finished model that says "I like this size planking better".
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wthilgen got a reaction from zoly99sask in Tools That Are a Waste.
According to my wife, all I have are useless tools.
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wthilgen got a reaction from Canute in Crimping tool for wood ship side planks?
Should you happen to want a nail in the area that was crimpted it could cause a problem because the crimp is less than normal thickness. I no longer use nails for construction, I use them for esthetics value. Soaking or steaming is the way to make sure a plank doesn't pop out in a future date.
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wthilgen got a reaction from mtaylor in Crimping tool for wood ship side planks?
Should you happen to want a nail in the area that was crimpted it could cause a problem because the crimp is less than normal thickness. I no longer use nails for construction, I use them for esthetics value. Soaking or steaming is the way to make sure a plank doesn't pop out in a future date.
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wthilgen reacted to Canute in Gluing 101
Another "tool" I find useful for applying small amounts of my glues is a wire paperclip opened up so the thin wire tip can be used to apply the glue. And the rest of the clip is your handle.
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wthilgen got a reaction from Landlocked123 in Tools That Are a Waste.
According to my wife, all I have are useless tools.
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wthilgen got a reaction from grsjax in Tools That Are a Waste.
According to my wife, all I have are useless tools.
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wthilgen got a reaction from itsme74 in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
What is "Card" and where does one get it?
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wthilgen got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by modelshipwright (Bill Short) - Sergal - 1:78 - Port "as built", Starboard "as presented to King Charles I for approval"
I am at a loss of words to express the quality and the extent of your attention to detail of your build. When I view upon it, I am complete in Awwwwwwwwwww.
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wthilgen got a reaction from Cap'n Jim in Artesania Latina
Expense, excellent for the money, attention to detail is not as great, but lots of room to modify and try new ideas learned here.
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wthilgen got a reaction from butch in Tools That Are a Waste.
According to my wife, all I have are useless tools.
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