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Erik W got a reaction from maddog33 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I'm on the home stretch with the planking. This being my first planking experience, I'm fairly pleased with my results. Most of the imperfections seen in the photos should be taken care of with the final sanding of the hull. I'm learning a lot in the process.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from ggrieco in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Hmm. She's staring to actually look like a boat! I added more planks. Seems like I've been planking forever. I've got my system down though as far as bending, shaping, and gluing on the planks. Once I think I have the bending figured out, I move further up/down the boat and then need to figure out the shape of the new bends I'll be working with! Son-of-a . . . I'm at the point on the hull I'll need to use the Magic Tape method, that I saw in another build log, as a way of figuring out my plank bends. It's getting hard to wing it!
I'm already thinking ahead to hull sanding. Hoping it all turns out OK!
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from maddog33 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Question. I drilled the two holes in the bottom of the keel to mount the longboat to brass rods on the base when complete. I used a #68 (.031") drill bit. I drilled the hole to the depth of the keel. I was wondering, should I drill it further into the false keel? It seems like a deeper hole would hold the boat better and be less flimsy.
Also, I cut out the bulkheads, This went pretty quickly using a #11 fine tooth saw blade in a small Xacto handle. I was very careful . . . and I don't think I breathed the whole time!! My nerves are a bit frayed, but the boat is undamaged. All I can say is, damn this thing is light!
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Archi in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Question. I drilled the two holes in the bottom of the keel to mount the longboat to brass rods on the base when complete. I used a #68 (.031") drill bit. I drilled the hole to the depth of the keel. I was wondering, should I drill it further into the false keel? It seems like a deeper hole would hold the boat better and be less flimsy.
Also, I cut out the bulkheads, This went pretty quickly using a #11 fine tooth saw blade in a small Xacto handle. I was very careful . . . and I don't think I breathed the whole time!! My nerves are a bit frayed, but the boat is undamaged. All I can say is, damn this thing is light!
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Archi in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
The hull is now sanded. I had to do this with great care since the planks on this latest batch of kits are .020" thick rather than 1/32" (.031"). There's not much margin for error. I still have some touch up and cleanup to do, which I'll do after I remove the bulkheads.
Now about the planks . . .
Mine is the first build log of the Longboat using the .020" thick planks.
I was waiting to see what my results were before I addressed this. For those reading this before they embark on a build of these latest kits with these thinner planks, DO NOT USE THE .020" THICK KIT SUPPLIED PLANKS. I have used them more or less successfully, but the kit was not designed for these, and Model Shipways did not modify the instructions to accommodate for the thinner planks. Replacement 1/32" x 1/8" basswood planks, as Chuck designed the model to use, can be purchased on various sites on the web for around $5. Well worth the cost to safeguard against potential headaches down the road.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Dimitris71 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
The hull is now sanded. I had to do this with great care since the planks on this latest batch of kits are .020" thick rather than 1/32" (.031"). There's not much margin for error. I still have some touch up and cleanup to do, which I'll do after I remove the bulkheads.
Now about the planks . . .
Mine is the first build log of the Longboat using the .020" thick planks.
I was waiting to see what my results were before I addressed this. For those reading this before they embark on a build of these latest kits with these thinner planks, DO NOT USE THE .020" THICK KIT SUPPLIED PLANKS. I have used them more or less successfully, but the kit was not designed for these, and Model Shipways did not modify the instructions to accommodate for the thinner planks. Replacement 1/32" x 1/8" basswood planks, as Chuck designed the model to use, can be purchased on various sites on the web for around $5. Well worth the cost to safeguard against potential headaches down the road.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Dimitris71 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Question. I drilled the two holes in the bottom of the keel to mount the longboat to brass rods on the base when complete. I used a #68 (.031") drill bit. I drilled the hole to the depth of the keel. I was wondering, should I drill it further into the false keel? It seems like a deeper hole would hold the boat better and be less flimsy.
Also, I cut out the bulkheads, This went pretty quickly using a #11 fine tooth saw blade in a small Xacto handle. I was very careful . . . and I don't think I breathed the whole time!! My nerves are a bit frayed, but the boat is undamaged. All I can say is, damn this thing is light!
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from MikeB4 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Question. I drilled the two holes in the bottom of the keel to mount the longboat to brass rods on the base when complete. I used a #68 (.031") drill bit. I drilled the hole to the depth of the keel. I was wondering, should I drill it further into the false keel? It seems like a deeper hole would hold the boat better and be less flimsy.
Also, I cut out the bulkheads, This went pretty quickly using a #11 fine tooth saw blade in a small Xacto handle. I was very careful . . . and I don't think I breathed the whole time!! My nerves are a bit frayed, but the boat is undamaged. All I can say is, damn this thing is light!
Erik
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Erik W reacted to dgbot in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Congrats on a superb planking job. This should make sanding the hull easier
David B
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Erik W reacted to gjdale in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
That is a SERIOUSLY nice planking job Erik!
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Erik W got a reaction from dcicero in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
The hull is now sanded. I had to do this with great care since the planks on this latest batch of kits are .020" thick rather than 1/32" (.031"). There's not much margin for error. I still have some touch up and cleanup to do, which I'll do after I remove the bulkheads.
Now about the planks . . .
Mine is the first build log of the Longboat using the .020" thick planks.
I was waiting to see what my results were before I addressed this. For those reading this before they embark on a build of these latest kits with these thinner planks, DO NOT USE THE .020" THICK KIT SUPPLIED PLANKS. I have used them more or less successfully, but the kit was not designed for these, and Model Shipways did not modify the instructions to accommodate for the thinner planks. Replacement 1/32" x 1/8" basswood planks, as Chuck designed the model to use, can be purchased on various sites on the web for around $5. Well worth the cost to safeguard against potential headaches down the road.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from maddog33 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
A couple of quick shots. The planking is finished. I have yet to start any sanding, so pardon the rough look!
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from ggrieco in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I'm plugging away with the planking . . . slooooowly. Since these newest kits come with .020" thick planks, rather than the 1/32 (.031") planks that came in the older kits, I'm trying to keep my planking as flawless as possible to avoid excessive sanding of the hull when the planking is complete. I don't want to take too much thickness off of these planks!
I'm fairly pleased with my planking results so far. It's not perfect, but is acceptable for a first ship build. I'm looking forward to finishing the planking, so I can get things sanded and looking less rough.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from tlevine in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
The hull is now sanded. I had to do this with great care since the planks on this latest batch of kits are .020" thick rather than 1/32" (.031"). There's not much margin for error. I still have some touch up and cleanup to do, which I'll do after I remove the bulkheads.
Now about the planks . . .
Mine is the first build log of the Longboat using the .020" thick planks.
I was waiting to see what my results were before I addressed this. For those reading this before they embark on a build of these latest kits with these thinner planks, DO NOT USE THE .020" THICK KIT SUPPLIED PLANKS. I have used them more or less successfully, but the kit was not designed for these, and Model Shipways did not modify the instructions to accommodate for the thinner planks. Replacement 1/32" x 1/8" basswood planks, as Chuck designed the model to use, can be purchased on various sites on the web for around $5. Well worth the cost to safeguard against potential headaches down the road.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from robin b in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
The hull is now sanded. I had to do this with great care since the planks on this latest batch of kits are .020" thick rather than 1/32" (.031"). There's not much margin for error. I still have some touch up and cleanup to do, which I'll do after I remove the bulkheads.
Now about the planks . . .
Mine is the first build log of the Longboat using the .020" thick planks.
I was waiting to see what my results were before I addressed this. For those reading this before they embark on a build of these latest kits with these thinner planks, DO NOT USE THE .020" THICK KIT SUPPLIED PLANKS. I have used them more or less successfully, but the kit was not designed for these, and Model Shipways did not modify the instructions to accommodate for the thinner planks. Replacement 1/32" x 1/8" basswood planks, as Chuck designed the model to use, can be purchased on various sites on the web for around $5. Well worth the cost to safeguard against potential headaches down the road.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from ggrieco in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
A couple of quick shots. The planking is finished. I have yet to start any sanding, so pardon the rough look!
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from jnewhouse in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Thanks Chuck and Danny. My average plank width has been around .011". When I got down to the gap for the last 3 on each side, the gap measures .030" at it's widest. So, starting with the most recent plank I attached, I reducing the plank width to .010", and then tapered the bow and stern. This should make it look like all the planks are the same width, rather than have the last plank be obviously narrow.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from ggrieco in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I'm on the home stretch with the planking. This being my first planking experience, I'm fairly pleased with my results. Most of the imperfections seen in the photos should be taken care of with the final sanding of the hull. I'm learning a lot in the process.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Q A's Revenge in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Hmm. She's staring to actually look like a boat! I added more planks. Seems like I've been planking forever. I've got my system down though as far as bending, shaping, and gluing on the planks. Once I think I have the bending figured out, I move further up/down the boat and then need to figure out the shape of the new bends I'll be working with! Son-of-a . . . I'm at the point on the hull I'll need to use the Magic Tape method, that I saw in another build log, as a way of figuring out my plank bends. It's getting hard to wing it!
I'm already thinking ahead to hull sanding. Hoping it all turns out OK!
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Mike Y in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
The hull is now sanded. I had to do this with great care since the planks on this latest batch of kits are .020" thick rather than 1/32" (.031"). There's not much margin for error. I still have some touch up and cleanup to do, which I'll do after I remove the bulkheads.
Now about the planks . . .
Mine is the first build log of the Longboat using the .020" thick planks.
I was waiting to see what my results were before I addressed this. For those reading this before they embark on a build of these latest kits with these thinner planks, DO NOT USE THE .020" THICK KIT SUPPLIED PLANKS. I have used them more or less successfully, but the kit was not designed for these, and Model Shipways did not modify the instructions to accommodate for the thinner planks. Replacement 1/32" x 1/8" basswood planks, as Chuck designed the model to use, can be purchased on various sites on the web for around $5. Well worth the cost to safeguard against potential headaches down the road.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Fred01 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
The hull is now sanded. I had to do this with great care since the planks on this latest batch of kits are .020" thick rather than 1/32" (.031"). There's not much margin for error. I still have some touch up and cleanup to do, which I'll do after I remove the bulkheads.
Now about the planks . . .
Mine is the first build log of the Longboat using the .020" thick planks.
I was waiting to see what my results were before I addressed this. For those reading this before they embark on a build of these latest kits with these thinner planks, DO NOT USE THE .020" THICK KIT SUPPLIED PLANKS. I have used them more or less successfully, but the kit was not designed for these, and Model Shipways did not modify the instructions to accommodate for the thinner planks. Replacement 1/32" x 1/8" basswood planks, as Chuck designed the model to use, can be purchased on various sites on the web for around $5. Well worth the cost to safeguard against potential headaches down the road.
Erik
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Erik W reacted to Stuntflyer in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Erik - Your planking looks really nice!
Watch out for the top of the stempost. It's not as strong as it might look. Some others, including myself, have broken it off accidentally. Once the cap rail is in it should be stronger.
Mike
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Erik W reacted to Dan Vadas in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Told you so . Beautiful job Erik.
Danny
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Erik W reacted to mtaylor in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Erik,
Inspite of the issues with the wood, that is one super nice planking job.
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Erik W got a reaction from dgbot in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
The hull is now sanded. I had to do this with great care since the planks on this latest batch of kits are .020" thick rather than 1/32" (.031"). There's not much margin for error. I still have some touch up and cleanup to do, which I'll do after I remove the bulkheads.
Now about the planks . . .
Mine is the first build log of the Longboat using the .020" thick planks.
I was waiting to see what my results were before I addressed this. For those reading this before they embark on a build of these latest kits with these thinner planks, DO NOT USE THE .020" THICK KIT SUPPLIED PLANKS. I have used them more or less successfully, but the kit was not designed for these, and Model Shipways did not modify the instructions to accommodate for the thinner planks. Replacement 1/32" x 1/8" basswood planks, as Chuck designed the model to use, can be purchased on various sites on the web for around $5. Well worth the cost to safeguard against potential headaches down the road.
Erik
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