EJ_L
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I use a combination of CA and yellow wood glue. On flat runs or decks, basically anywhere I do not need to hold the piece in place I will use wood glue. On curves, vertical sections or anywhere that needs some pressure applied to hold the wood, I will use a thin layer of wood glue but will also add in some CA glue to help it bond and stay in place faster. That eliminates the need the need for clamps, nails or anything that may damage the finished surface. The reason I use both glues is that I have read a lot of people saying that the CA glue fails faster over time than the wood glue. While I have not personally experienced this with either glue if applied properly, I admit that there are a lot of people with far more experience than I and so I figured it was in my best interest to take precautions. Plus glue is relatively cheap so other than an extra minute of build time, I'm not really out anything. As for allergies, I've been fortunate in my life that so far I have only found that I have allergic reactions to Bubinga wood. Nothing in glue yet has bothered me. Wish I could say the same about the rest of my health but, be grateful for the good. -
Thanks John. With P.O.B. kits I really need to stop trying to piece in the planking board by board for the first layer like I do on the second. The supports and frame structure are not very helpful for that style of planking. Instead, that first layer should be full length pieces which would give a much better appearance and smoother surface. Then I can plank piece by piece. I remain stubborn on doing it the harder way mainly because it is practice for me. My ultimate goal is to only have to do one layer of planking so I keep practicing and with each build I get a little better. I'm making my way through those 99 ways to do something wrong in order to find that one way of doing it right! I'm looking forward to being able to give her a good sanding and apply the finish coat. I did a small test sample and really liked the way t came out. Now I want to see it across the entire surface. Ready to see that wood coloring at it's best! Still a little way off but with the completion of the lower hull, it is a lot closer.
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Finished planking the lower hull a few minutes ago! Some sanding to do but overall I'm happy with it. Now I will set her back right side up and continue the upward planking. Plus side is this is the easier planking as it is mostly straight runs with very little if any to bend. More to follow soon!
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I don't think there are enough ways to say congratulations on such a magnificent build! You did truly inspiring work on her Ken. Now it's time to just sit back celebrate and admire the work! Do you have a next project planned? This was such a great build I would hate to miss out on another.
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Well I'm back from a very relaxing vacation and am back in the shipyard continuing planking. No picture tonight as I have not done much yet but I thought I would stop in to say that progress is again being made! Hopefully in the next couple of days I will have made some substantial progress and will update then. If I get really fortunate in my build time I may even finish the lower hull planking this weekend. That may be asking a lot though... Thank you to both Vic and Sjors for the kind words and encouragement on the planking. How I lay them down takes a long time but I think the end result is worth the effort. Plus it is fun to see people's faces when I tell them that I laid each plank individually and show the pictures proving it. That look of disbelief combined with the thoughts going through their heads thinking, "This guy is crazy" always makes me laugh. I am looking forward to moving upward again with the planking and also working on the final shape of the upper works. Then of course there is the stern galleys and decorations......
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Beautiful model Ken. Well done!
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I really like those rounded edges on your seat planking. Adds a great little detail. Well done!!
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I'm going to give them a try. I have a friend that does silk screen printing and I am going to ask her to try a few samples to see if they might make something usable. The images themselves are great quality just need to see how to transfer them to cloth. Things to to do when I get home from vacation.
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Thank you very much and welcome to the build! I look forward to having you along on this journey.
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Made a good final push before vacation starts. Doubt I will have much time over the next couple nights before we leave so I figured I would call it good and post the update. When I get back it should not take too long to finish up the lower hull planking. Maybe another 20 hours give or take a few. Then I will resume upward planking to top out the ship and start framing and closing up the stern. Lots of fun work ahead!
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Thanks everyone for the nice comments, likes and visiting! Bill, I notice those slots a while back but still long after everything was too late to disassemble. I will probably end up using my dremel to cut them out. Just have to go slow but they should cut out fine. I plan to do that before I do my final sanding and seal the hull in case I mess up the finished wood, I can more easily replace it. Steve, the hull is 33 inches long, 13 inches tall and 8 inches at the widest. When completed it will be around 41 inches long, 30 inches tall and 18 inches wide at the main mast course yard. She is a big model!
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It's been a slow build week. Busy at work, not feeling good and the natural slowness of planking. Still, progress has been made! May be slow on updates the next couple of weeks. The Admiral and I leave on vacation for 12 days on next Thursday and I have a lot of stuff to do between now and then. I'm hoping to get in another update before I go.
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Very nice Chuck. Those will make excellent additions to a lot of people's home displays. Looking forward to building one myself!
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Nice touch with the people. I personally like having figures on the models as it helps to put things into perspective. Looking at the outer hull, are you going to copper plate the lower hull? If so, you might want to do that before permanently fixing the mast in place. Looking good!
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Another excellent little detail! That is one I do not see many people put on their models and will have to remember it for my next rigging adventure.
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She is looking good Martyn. I will echo the comment about your scarf joints that they are well made. I also like the paint you have done and agree with you to not go any lower. Looking forward to the next update!
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She is shaping up nicely! Well done!
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That diorama would be really cool to see. With technology the way it is you could even include L.E.D.s to simulate fire, simulate smoke, canon fire and even put in speakers to project sounds of battle. Hmm... maybe one day...
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Be careful what you wish for... If he gets both kits we may end up seeing two versions of S.R. being built side by side.
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A lot of what I wanted to say has already been said. Excellent repairs! She sure is beautiful! You are on the home stretch now.
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Welcome to MSW! Good to have you with us. As suggested already, start up a build log and post some pictures of where you are at and of what the finished piece looks like if it is shown well on the box. We have many experienced builders that might have built her or are good with scratch building that might be able to give you some tips to create it.
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New member ,looking for plans for HMS Vanguard
EJ_L replied to ChrisE's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome to MSW Chris! I would do as Mark has suggested and contact Mantua. Most of the manufacturers are good at providing missing pats and instructions to their kits. Plus then you know you have exactly what is missing. Good luck to you when you start working on her. -
Welcome to MSW Matt! Good to have you with us and I wish you the best starting out. Be sure to start up a build log and I look forward to seeing your work.
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Zach, welcome to MSW! I hope that you will start up a build log in our 3D/CAD section so we can see your work. There have been some really incredible models done in 3D and I know I would love to see what you do with yours. Best of luck to you!
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Finished the lower hull planking on the starboard side today! Wow that feels good to say that. Better yet but I did it without drops or stealers. Bow, stern and everywhere in between contain 22 strakes from the lowest wale to the keel. Of course now I have to do it again on the other side but I always feel better with the second half after I know my plan has worked on the first. Hopefully have less waste too as I should have fewer do-overs. More to follow!
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