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dkuehn got a reaction from Sjors in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Just to make sure I know what you're saying. Where it gets thin at the stern post area, make it more gradual rather than a harsh curve? Sort of like this picture where the shape of the red lines would be better? It's currently shaped sort of like the orange lines off to the side.
So flatten out this area here?
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dkuehn reacted to James H in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
That looks good to me. The only suggestion I'd make would be to taper that bearding in a little towards the last bulkheads, simply so the planking isn't pinched in towards the stern post.
Got to say that you're doing a great looking job of this 👍
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dkuehn got a reaction from rcweir in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
I tried to even out the stern area but this material sands very easily and I don't want to get too carried away. It's not perfect, but a little better. When I have the first planking on I'll pay it some serious attention.
Also, I have soaked the bulwark patterns and have them drying in place to help form them before gluing.
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dkuehn got a reaction from BenD in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Does this look reasonable for the fairing of the hull? There is still a little char, but I'm worried about over sanding.
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dkuehn got a reaction from BobG in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Thank you. I believe it's the side bulwark patterns and then the planking. No time like the present...
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dkuehn got a reaction from BobG in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
It got pretty thin back there. My plan is to fatten it back up with the first layer of planking. But it would be smart to keep it as even as possible during the whole process. Thanks for the advice.
As far as terminology goes, I keep looking at the instructions to find the proper terms. 😀
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dkuehn got a reaction from BenD in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
I tried to even out the stern area but this material sands very easily and I don't want to get too carried away. It's not perfect, but a little better. When I have the first planking on I'll pay it some serious attention.
Also, I have soaked the bulwark patterns and have them drying in place to help form them before gluing.
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dkuehn got a reaction from Sjors in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Does this look reasonable for the fairing of the hull? There is still a little char, but I'm worried about over sanding.
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dkuehn got a reaction from Edwardkenway in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
It got pretty thin back there. My plan is to fatten it back up with the first layer of planking. But it would be smart to keep it as even as possible during the whole process. Thanks for the advice.
As far as terminology goes, I keep looking at the instructions to find the proper terms. 😀
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dkuehn reacted to drumgerry in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Great to see another Flirt build! My logic in doing a build log for my Flirt was much the same as yours - a reason to keep going, a place to get advice (which I've already had the benefit of). Just hoping I don't embarass myself with the final result!
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dkuehn reacted to VTHokiEE in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Looks really nice. My only suggestions is that the stern post area looks like the thickness varies somewhat significantly from top to bottom and you may want to even that out at some point. If you don't take the first planking layer all the way to the edge there you could do it later though. (If I messed up any terminology I mean the part in the back)
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dkuehn reacted to liteflight in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
That looks like a very well faired hull to me, with just a tell tale line of char at the edges
Next stop the planking?
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dkuehn got a reaction from JpR62 in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Does this look reasonable for the fairing of the hull? There is still a little char, but I'm worried about over sanding.
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dkuehn got a reaction from rcweir in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Tomorrow I start fairing the hull.
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dkuehn got a reaction from JpR62 in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Half of the lower deck in, this thing goes together very nicely.
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dkuehn got a reaction from JpR62 in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Tomorrow I start fairing the hull.
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dkuehn got a reaction from DelF in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Tomorrow I start fairing the hull.
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dkuehn got a reaction from chris watton in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Tomorrow I start fairing the hull.
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dkuehn got a reaction from Edwardkenway in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Tomorrow I start fairing the hull.
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dkuehn got a reaction from DelF in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Half of the lower deck in, this thing goes together very nicely.
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dkuehn got a reaction from rcweir in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
I wasn't planning on doing a build log for this because I'm sort of a quick and sloppy builder and I don't see that it would be much of a benefit for the forum. There are some great builders here that create masterpieces, I am not one of them. But I need a way to procrastinate when I don't feel like working on the kit (or glue is drying) and I know this is an excellent place for information if I have any questions. So my posting of this log is for purely selfish reasons. 😀
Guess I'll get right into it.
Pic of box, seems like a good starting place.
Bulkheads dry fit. (They fit excellently)
Bulkheads glued with the lower deck set inplace to make sure the bulkheads are aligned correctly.
Now I wait for the glue to dry before I continue...
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dkuehn got a reaction from Ryland Craze in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
I wasn't planning on doing a build log for this because I'm sort of a quick and sloppy builder and I don't see that it would be much of a benefit for the forum. There are some great builders here that create masterpieces, I am not one of them. But I need a way to procrastinate when I don't feel like working on the kit (or glue is drying) and I know this is an excellent place for information if I have any questions. So my posting of this log is for purely selfish reasons. 😀
Guess I'll get right into it.
Pic of box, seems like a good starting place.
Bulkheads dry fit. (They fit excellently)
Bulkheads glued with the lower deck set inplace to make sure the bulkheads are aligned correctly.
Now I wait for the glue to dry before I continue...
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dkuehn reacted to BobG in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
I didn't do a build log on my first two small models either. Then I began building the Medway Longboat and got to a point where I needed help. I got a lot of encouragement to go ahead and make a build log even though I had already finished the hull. It turned out to be the best thing I could do.
Not only did I get a lot of good advice but I also got a lot of nice comments and encouragement. That motivated me to keep going especially when it got to the rigging. I had never done any rigging before. Doing the build log helped me finish the model and do a nice job on it. I wouldn't have done as well as I did without the advice and encouragement I received from other modelers.
The Flirt may be my next build once I complete the Pen Duick. I'm looking forward to following along as you build this wonderful model. Good luck!
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dkuehn got a reaction from Edwardkenway in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Half of the lower deck in, this thing goes together very nicely.
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dkuehn got a reaction from Gregory in HMS Flirt by dkuehn - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Half of the lower deck in, this thing goes together very nicely.
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