Erik W
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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 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 Archi 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 Dimitris71 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 Mirabell61 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 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 Archi 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 reacted to Jack12477 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Very well done Erik. Came out a lot better than mine. I have to second what Danny said above.
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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
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 reacted to Dan Vadas in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
That's excellent planking for a seasoned model builder, let alone a novice Erik. Well done indeed .
Danny
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Erik W reacted to Canute in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Looks very good, Erik.
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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
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 Ponto 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 dvm27 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 MikeB4 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 Ryland Craze 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 dcicero 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 egkb 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 Mike Y 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 Mike Y in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Toni,
Thanks for the kind words. I actually patterned the garboard strake shape specifically after yours. From the side views you posted, I like how the run of your planks looked in the bow area.
Mike,
Thanks! I'm hoping to copy the look of your longboat build. I like the non-painted hull and the minimal use of paint on your interior as well. With the non-painted hull idea in mind, I'm trying to be extra careful with the planking.
Erik
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Erik W reacted to aec in 18th century English Longboat by Chuck - FINISHED - c.1760
Hello Chuck,
I am a modeller from UK and have just taken delivery of one of your Longboat kits from Model Shipways MS1457.
I would like to congratulate you on designing a first class kit and documentation.
I have a question regarding the hull planking material. After reading build logs on this site, I was expecting these planks to be 1/32 inches thick ( 0.8 millimetres in our units). The planks I have received are 0.02 inches thick ( 0.5 mm)
This seems very thin even if minimal sanding will be required. Could you comment on this please?
Thank you again for a fine kit,
Tony Cullen.
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Erik W got a reaction from Stuntflyer in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Toni,
Thanks for the kind words. I actually patterned the garboard strake shape specifically after yours. From the side views you posted, I like how the run of your planks looked in the bow area.
Mike,
Thanks! I'm hoping to copy the look of your longboat build. I like the non-painted hull and the minimal use of paint on your interior as well. With the non-painted hull idea in mind, I'm trying to be extra careful with the planking.
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
Hello Erik,
I just came across your Longboat build. It's looking very nice so far. It's a fun build. Enjoy!
Mike
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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 have attached the garboard planks. If the speed at which I installed these was an indicator as to my speed on this build in general, I'd say if I work on it daily, I'll be done some time in 2019.
I looked through every single Longboat build log at other modelers successes and mistakes when shaping, bending and gluing the garboard planks. I also printed Chuck's photo of the bottom of his Longboat showing a good view of the garboard plank. I feel I got the shape as good as I can get it, and I'm happy with the way it mounted cleanly into the rabbet.
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
I glued on the transom and bow filler pieces. I then faired them. I took Canute's advice and laid one of the planks over various bulkheads to make sure I faired everything correctly.
Now it's on to planking. Gulp.
Erik
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