DaveSchmidt
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Best plank bending iron isn't made for bending planks
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Guess it's time for an update on this project. Hull planking is finished, bottom paint is still has a few spots to fix before final paint. I've gotten started on some deck fittings as well
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I'm just using a bending iron to shape my planks. I use Bob Smith CA glue to attach them to the model. As far as caulking goes, on this model I tried a different method. I painted one side of my board with black paint before I ripped it into planks.
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Guess I should give an update on this project. I've gotten the planking started above the wales. Gotten the bulwark bulkheads shaved down so the cap rails aren't too thick and started inner bulwark planking. Also got a start on the cabin. More updates to come. I'm not a fast builder
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Small update on the slow process I've made. I'd like to let everyone know now that this is my first scratch build so I'm not looking for 100% accuracy. I'm trying to use this ship to learn techniques and pitfalls of a scratch build. My goal is to have a nice representation of this ship without losing sleep over the miniscule details. With that said I'm open to all input. I've got the upper upper wale placed according to my measurements on the prints. Now I have a good measuring point for the cannon and window frames. After that I'll be able to finish planking above the wales, permanently mount the keel and start the lower hull planking. This model will be single planked. I've decided to stick with the Alaskan yellow cedar I used on my Winchelsea.
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Not much to report. Just have all the bulkheads fit, and faired. Next I'll finish up the stern framing, drill mast holes and permanently attach the keel. After that I'll start planking. Still up in the air on which species of wood I'll use for this ship. I'm thinking either cherry or pear. The price between the two may be the deciding factor.
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Hello from central Indiana. Im in the Anderson area.
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Got the keel all glued up, got the false keel cut and started fitting bulkheads one at a time. Trying to be as accurate as I can because any mistakes at this point will make for bigger problems down the road.
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Ive decided to take the leap into scratch building. I'm nearing the end of my HMS Winchelsea and I have to say trying to find a decent kit after that build is a difficult task. So ive decided to just build my first ship from drawings. I got the Anatomy of the ship book and I have some prints I obtained a long time ago. Ive scanned all the drawings I have and checked them for accuracy after printing. After that task was done and after lots of staring at the prints I've started on the keel. Ive gotten all the parts cut and fitted about as good as I can get them. After I get that finished I can start cutting the spine and bulkheads. Im sure this will be a slow process because of my checking over things again and again because this is my first full scratch build. Any guidance or advice is greatly appreciated.
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This iron is a leftover from my model aircraft days. It's made for the shrink covering on airplanes. The shape of the iron head gives it the ability to fit about any application. What I like most is the built in thermostat so it stays at just the right temperature for bending.
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Finishing up the quarter deck railings. Got some gaps to fill and some more sanding and painting to do but I'm happy how it turned out.
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Started fitting railings. I'm finding it a little fiddly keeping everything lined up and plumb. Just taking my time and I've got my trusty helper making sure things look good
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1/48 Winchelsea by Dave S
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Started on quarter deck railings. Sand, paint, sand, paint. Wanna get these right. As Chuck pointed out they are a big focal point on the finished model
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Decided to work on the quarter deck before working on the fore deck. Made a bit of progress the last few days. The joinery on the planks still gives me fits but the look makes the effort worth it. Need to get some grating and a ships wheel ordered.
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Making your own rope? Want to know how? See these tutorials and topics....
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As promised. Got started on chapter 9.
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