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Which wood filler to use
Chuck replied to dkuzminov's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Elmers has a series of wood filler that comes in a tube. They have a wide range of color choices and its water based. I found that if you buy all the colors it is easy to mix them like paints and get pretty close. In addition...if you have some weathering powders, you can add small amounts to color it further if needed. -
That may differ.....the important thing to remember is to skip every other bulkhead for the butt joints. As long as you do that from strake to strake you will be fine....even if you have one area that may have slightly longer planks. Its fine.
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That is correct. That last photo looks pretty good. You have some finish sanding and beveling to eliminate all the tiny gaps but that looks very good.
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The natural in the tub on the upper right. and yes the wales and black strake are thicker. But not the crazy pronounced amount that you usually see with kits. Its not as pronounced.
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Looks familiar......it will be all done in no time at all
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Nice start!! It is looking very good.
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Its there somewhere.....on sheet one perhaps. Dont hesitate to sand the hell out of that planking too. You have quite a bit of thickness there to smooth out the rough spots. Chuck
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Ok so to get ready for detailing the stern, here are a few images of the contemporary model. There will be a few differences on ours based on the original draft. Here are some close ups for reference. Its pretty crude when you see it this close up and very dirty. Ours will be more refined hopefully. I know Jacks figures are so much better than these.
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Thats ok because the resin carvings can be shaded with the fruitwood gel stain. You just need to put a few extra coats on.
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Welcome to the party
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That looks so good in cherry. Its nice to see someone building that version. Yours is looking very clean with some excellent craftsmanship.
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Yes but they could be even smaller.....LOL I ran out of space too, so now I just give them away when they are done. I am sure you will find a good home for yours Allan!!!!
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Looks very good....good to see this one take shape again. How the heck did you treenail those interior planks...looks like a tight space. How weird is it that you are now in 2020 and I am still in 2019........or 1985 as my kids keep reminding me. Shouldnt you still be sleeping???
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After building the Winnie at both 1:64 and 1:48, I am always leaning towards the larger now. Its just more enjoyable given the there are fewer teeny tiny parts that lack detail. Building quarter galleries in both scales sealed the deal for me. Chuck
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Looks like you are all set up and ready to go. That model will be done in no time at all. But seriously Gary, its great to see you back at it and its quite a nice space you have. With a library like that I would tempted to just sit and read rather than make some sawdust. Happy New Year to you!!!
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Thanks Joe.....Thank You Chris....Have a happy new Year guys. Chuck
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That really looks good Mike. Cant wait to see it right side up and in person. That certainly sets the standard for the group. Its proof that slow and steady is the way to go. Did you have many planks that were discarded into the scrap box? I know I did and it is typical for such an outstanding planking job. Chuck
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Really looks good Mark. Nice planking.
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Looks fantastic. Remember that the fairing strip along the waist is temporary. You will need ti check your height when it comes time for the molding at the shear. Examine where the molding falls in comparison to the gunports on the plan. Then adjust accordingly. You may have to remove it entirely or just keep it and sand it down a wee bit.
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Ryland she is looking great. Have a wonderful New Years!!!
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Nice progress Mike. The model is really looking good
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