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1 minute ago, greatgalleons said:
I used this technique while hull planking the Model Shipways Confederacy, it work pretty well on that build.
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If I have to continue to work around other people's photos which do not pertain to my current build log then I won't be posting any more photos
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I'm currently building the Yacht America and waiting for better weather to put some final touches which require outdoors use.
I started the model Le Camaret by constructo to keep my hands busy since most of the build will be using unpainted wood .
the kit is a bit dated, the wood is very dry and brittle but should work just fine.
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On January 2, 2018 at 9:25 PM, TUEL said:
Greatgalleons,
I also have the same Mamoli kit. This is my first kit (i.e. I'm a rookie with a lot to learn), and I've started a build log off line that I'll soon post. Here are a couple of photos of my dry fit. Why does my wood look different from yours? I don't see any burn marks on your keel or bulkheads. Also, your bulkheads seem to be thicker. Is this the original wood that was in your kit? Great build log and I appreciate your creativeness.
Thanks, Tim
Decatur, AL
I never know where a kit build will lead, I just go along and see what happens. most times the lack of materials in the kits lead me to be more creative and original, that might upset some people because I deviate from the intensions of the kit, I choose to still have fun at this and break out of the box so to speak.
it looks like your frame pieces are laser cut instead of the rough cut pieces which were in my kit. I'm sure they are the same thickness, not sure why that is. I think your kit is newer. I believe the mamoli factory fell to flames a couple of years ago and all was lost, Dusek models has purchased the rights and will produce the same models which mamoli did.
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I was hoping to have the hull completed, painted and clear coat by now which I tend to outdoors. It's be too cold to do outside to work with these few days so I've been working on the mast and gaffs, but they require paint and clear coat also.
I also have have other builds to work on while I'm waiting for better weather to complete the yacht America. So long as the outside temp is in the 30s and 20s, which is unusual for this area I'll be a little late in posting updates.
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so I had a little time today and sanded down the hull a bit, there are lots of natural imperfections in the hull planking, so I'll be using some wood filler.
I've had this jar of wood filler for 4 years and kept it in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator and its still usable. it would normally dry out and be unusable within 1 month outside the fridge.
I'll let the hull filler dry out for a 24 hours and then start sanding again
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I will work on the deck furnishings before I work on the outer hull, I have to wait for a few warm days to use spray paint and clear coats since I do not use them inside the home work area.
with in the kit are some simulated blue glass pieces to be used on the cabin doors and such, I cannot bring myself to use them, I will make my own. I use clear plastic and use black ink to dye the wood under the windows. I also added some girth to the provided kit pieces which seemed a bit small.
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Le Camaret by greatgalleons - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:66 - aka A. Jorden
in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1901 - Present Day
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