Chuck
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Not really but you could bend them into alignment when you glue the bulkheads into position. The bulkheads themselves are what is important. As long as they arent shifting to one side or the other, the bulkhead former tops can bend a bit. It actually happened on my model also in some cases. As long as the bottom of the keel is straight and and the hull isnt twisted you are good to go. those brackets are used for that purpose. -
Here are some planking videos that may help you. You should line off your hull as well. There are several articles in our database that describe how to do just that.
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She looks really fantastic....well done.
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Indeed it is.....It is exactly why I supply three sets. They always come out better the next time around!!! Well Done...
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That is not a very educated and well thought out comment. 👎🏻 Thanks for explaining why. A “nonsense” comment.
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Here is a photo taken with my phone. They are a little dirty and banged up but I will clean them up before painting. Hope this helps. They are very tricky pieces to make.
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That looks pretty good. The angle looks a little severe but not that much. It should match the curved angle of the hull more or less....its why I laser cut three sets of parts for folks. But it looks pretty good. You might get a gap between your chock and bollards because of the difference in thickness with your plywood. You will need to make some adjustments before you glue them into position. Either make a wider chock....or build up the sides of your plywood filler pieces. My model doesnt have such a severe angle I will try and take a photo for you soon. But have a look at the contemporary model....you can certainly see a decent angle to the bollards. I am not crazy about the shape of the top of these though. Chuck
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Here is chapter two!!! Disregard any typos!!!!! Chaptertwo.pdf Dont hesitate to ask me any questions!!!!
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I am certainly no clean freak. But seriously it gets plenty dirty. Then I clean it up by sanding it lightly with some 320 grit sandpaper. Then I apply some wipe on poly. I am not really sure that I do much different then everyone else. I think the better question to ask is why some hulls appear to get so dirty. Perfect timing though guys as I am about to upload chapter two in the downloads area. With this out of the way I might get a start on building the stern and quarter galleries.
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That is the absolutely right frame of mind to take. Its not a rush and should be an enjoyable process. The masting is developing nicely but as you said those deadeyes are looking pretty sloppy. Poor products placed in these kits have such a negative effect on what is otherwise a wonderful model that you are building. Slow and steady!!!
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Lots of masking works and spray with a light coat with your airbrush (multiple coats). There are many ways actually but everyone has their own. I personally prefer a shot of vodka and then just free-hand it. But I know that isnt the best way to go. I will tell you this...surface prep has a lot to do with it. If your surface is smooth without a lot of bumps and blobs it will make things a lot easier. I would sand it as smooth as possible.....and then try a variety of methods until you find one that works best for you. Practice on some scrap first as well. Chuck
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Unfortunately that is typically the case....the cost would change that much for these folks and the kits would look so much better. I just dont understand it. Chuck
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Nice progress and thanks for the kudos on the rope.
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Tanganyika looks very good. Walnut would be much too dark with a noticeable grain pattern. The planking came out wonderful. Nicely done.
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Chuck replied to David56's topic in Using the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT IN THIS SUB-FORUM**
You can adjust the setting in your phone to take smaller photos. Thats what i did because then they upload faster. You can also create your post on MSW right on your phone. Then upload the photo from your phone right to msw. That what I did below. My stash of yellow cedar. Just got delivery of more wood sheets from the Syren Sawmill. Uploaded from my Iphone.
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Chuck replied to David56's topic in Using the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT IN THIS SUB-FORUM**
If you dont want to screw around with wires and draggingging and dropping etc......I usually just click on the photo in my phone and email it to myself. Depending on your phone you will be able to either email it or send the image in a text. Select the email option and send it to yourself. Then I open the email on my computer and download it for use. I am computer challenged also so my son told me to do it this way.....LOL. That is the easy way if your phone is set up for it..... -
Jim, That looks good, I hope that method works out for you. It does take some time but the results are worth it. That should make a nice smooth surface after the second layer for painting. Even though it will be painted when it comes time to plank a model that isnt painted you will be so happy that you spent this time on an earlier project. It is a beauty of yacht. Before you know it you will have only a few planks left to go!!!
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You are off to a great start!!! Welcome to the forum. One thing I would suggest with this kit is that you fill some of the space between those bulkheads. This is a well known kit for having the bulkheads spread too far apart which will make planking more difficult. At least maybe at teh bow and stern areas below the wales. I look forward to your updates. Chuck
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I am following along with much interest....keep up the fine work. Have fun with the sticks and strings!!!!
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Your doing a really fine job on the model. You will be masting and rigging in no time at all. If its your first time around with rigging a model like this you just might find you like rigging more than making the hull and deck fittings. I am sure you are going to have fun doing so. Chuck
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It looks good so far!!! 😀 i hate when life gets in the way of some workshop time as well. Glad to see you are back at it.
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