donrobinson
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in News and Info from MarisStella Ship Model Kits
Thanks, and Best Wishes for the holidays to You and all at MarisStella
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donrobinson got a reaction from Piet in Glad Tidings by Dee_Dee & Glacial Boat Works - Model Shipways - 1:25
Excellent start to your planking Dee Dee
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in News and Info from MarisStella Ship Model Kits
Thanks, and Best Wishes for the holidays to You and all at MarisStella
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donrobinson got a reaction from ken3335 in Royal William by ken3335 - FINISHED - Euromodel - Scale 1:72
It is a masterpiece!! Congratulations
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donrobinson got a reaction from Blighty in La Real by Rossi46 - Dusek - scale 1/72
Looks like so much fun! Keep it coming
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Trajta by mikiek - FINISHED - Marisstella
Once you get going with the planking Mike you will be fine, it may seem strange at first but it really does work. The three MarisStella hulls I have planked so far have all been like this and I have been happy with the results.
A couple of things to keep in mind are:
Be precise with the angles you cut at the bow
Leave the planks a little long at the stern, not so long that they are past the stern post and snag on something then break off
If you need to bend a plank a little over bending is better than underbending
And the one I still have problems with is to resist the urge to trim the planks at the bow and stern until planking is completed. It really does not matter if they are a little long or short as long as they are all equal and you have a nice uniform line of planks
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donrobinson got a reaction from Rossi46 in La Real by Rossi46 - Dusek - scale 1/72
Looks like so much fun! Keep it coming
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donrobinson got a reaction from marktiedens in Royal William by ken3335 - FINISHED - Euromodel - Scale 1:72
It is a masterpiece!! Congratulations
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donrobinson got a reaction from mikiek in Trajta by mikiek - FINISHED - Marisstella
Once you get going with the planking Mike you will be fine, it may seem strange at first but it really does work. The three MarisStella hulls I have planked so far have all been like this and I have been happy with the results.
A couple of things to keep in mind are:
Be precise with the angles you cut at the bow
Leave the planks a little long at the stern, not so long that they are past the stern post and snag on something then break off
If you need to bend a plank a little over bending is better than underbending
And the one I still have problems with is to resist the urge to trim the planks at the bow and stern until planking is completed. It really does not matter if they are a little long or short as long as they are all equal and you have a nice uniform line of planks
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donrobinson got a reaction from Martin W in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Again excellent work Bob, are you carving and shaping all these intricate pieces by hand or do you have power tools such as a mill? Either way it looks real good I especially like the cleats and boom step. A fine example of doing things "the right way"
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donrobinson got a reaction from Martin W in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Thanks Bob, that is a real innovative way of mounting the jackstaff
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Trajta by mikiek - FINISHED - Marisstella
This site is acting weird today, But it is good to see you back working and having some fun doing it
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donrobinson got a reaction from John Allen in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
That is amazing work EJ, they looks so much better than the other ones. Well worth the extra effort and time
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Prince de Neufchatel by Heronguy - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
From what I have read spray on varnish/urethane is what most use. I've never had the pleasure to do copper plates yet so have no experience and am not so sure if I am looking forward to that part of the Stefano or not!! Did you get your backlash problem fixed? I had to re-do mine when I got the DRO and found it was not too hard of a job.
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Prince de Neufchatel by Heronguy - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
I agree with Derek, the coppering looks super. Are you planning on sealing it or leaving it to age?
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donrobinson got a reaction from thibaultron in Generic Brigantine by mikiek - FINISHED - Megow's Models - Restoration
Looks good Mike. I'm sure your friend will be happy
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Ragusian Carrack by jack.aubrey - FINISHED - Marisstella - 1:59
And the same to you and your family Jack.
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donrobinson got a reaction from md1400cs in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
That is amazing work EJ, they looks so much better than the other ones. Well worth the extra effort and time
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
That's a great lesson, Thanks for sharing
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Thanks Bob, that is a real innovative way of mounting the jackstaff
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Again excellent work Bob, are you carving and shaping all these intricate pieces by hand or do you have power tools such as a mill? Either way it looks real good I especially like the cleats and boom step. A fine example of doing things "the right way"
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
That is amazing work EJ, they looks so much better than the other ones. Well worth the extra effort and time
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Thanks Bob, that is a real innovative way of mounting the jackstaff
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donrobinson got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
That is amazing work EJ, they looks so much better than the other ones. Well worth the extra effort and time
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donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
That is amazing work EJ, they looks so much better than the other ones. Well worth the extra effort and time
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