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  1. frankgoodman
    Everybodies 2 cents is absolutely welcome. It gives me much to think about, use test patches, try different methods, and just enjoy the trial and error of our hobby. Not frustrated. Been around the block many times in life. Each trip was enjoyable/fun. Will curse and mumble through this, and let y'all know how it turns out. Have made lemonade out of lemons before. Lots of sugar is the trick. Thanks again to all replies. If I can get the blog and camera working, will send pictures. Frankg
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    If you live near the water, good marine stores carry bronze wool. It is only used on boats , especially in salt water areas. No rust. can get in 0000. Never used steel wool on my boat, even in the galley. NO SOS pads. Good luck. Frankg
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    Thank you to all who replied. Much to consider. 1st planking is edge glue together, sanded minimally, and is strong. Will not compress with fingers. Am sanding off glue coat, as I feel it was wrong stuff used. Will not glue coat/seal 1st planks Will use Titebond II for gluing 2nd planks. Maybe with a dab of CA to start placement. Hands a bit shakey, so CA helps start things. Using 3ml syringe with a 20ga blunt point needle to apply glue. Seems to work well. Have read and re-read most articles you folks have posted, plus have a couple of the books mentioned. I guess it all comes down to level of comfort with the process at hand, plus real world gluing experiences during our lifetime of building/fixing(broken toys, etc.), cussing things together. Thanks again to all. Frankg
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    First planks are lime wood. Second planks are Manzonia. Decking will be Sapelly. It is a Constructo Model. Frankg, thanks.
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    Thanks Bill. Planned to seal final planks before staining hull (above water line), then a few coats of thinned poly. Just worried about glue to wood filler. The filler is really thin, almost transparent. Just used to "fair" out a few spots. Frankg
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    First planking done. Good shape, sanded out well. Minimum of Elmer wood filler. Tried White glue "sealer". Don't like. When sponging off excess yellow glue from 2nd plank, white glue surface lifts/comes off. Only tried on first plank of 2nd planking. Removed plank, re-filled minor gouges. Sanding hull again to remove the White glue "sealer" coat. Looking through all comments/tips, can't seem to locate a good sealer tip. Oil based like a matte poly? Water based, like a matte finish poly? Have some Z-Spar wood sealer left over from Furniture use. Any good?? Have a Miniwax sealer product left over from another project. Concern is adherence of glue to Polys. Any luck from anyone on this? I realize the best answer is to try it on a test scrap, but looking for possible long term effects, re: long lasting glue hold. Any comments will be appreciated. Yes, I am a beginner to models, but experience in wood working. Thanks folks. Frankg

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