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  1. mtbediz
    I've seen yours and they are more accurately done. As I mentioned, I need to improve myself in working with metals.
  2. mtbediz
    I applied matte varnish on the copper plating. The shiny and disturbing image is gone.
  3. mtbediz
    Thank you so much Greg. I started to prepare the rudder. Since I don't have enough tools to handle the metal material, I make the pintles a little tricky The gudgeons were cut from 0.3 mm brass sheet and mounted in place with nails.
  4. mtbediz
    I completed the copper plating of the hull. The next stage is to prepare the rudder and install it in place while the ship is still in upside down position. This job is much easier when the ship is in this position.
  5. mtbediz
    Thank you so much my friend.
  6. mtbediz
    Thank you so much Geoff. Yes, this is a hobby that requires patience and most importantly love. I have had many friends who started and quit this hobby.
  7. mtbediz
    Thank you Greg. The copper plating has not finished yet, but I estimate that I will complete it in 5-6 working days in total.
  8. mtbediz
    I haven't been around for a while but now I'm back in action. I completed the hull planking and started copper plating below the waterline. Even though the copper nailing pattern is not very accurate historically, I prepare copper plates using my own methods because I like the way they look. I use self-adhesive foil tape on copper plating.
  9. mtbediz
    You're absolutely right, Greg. It would be more accurate if I did a butt joint after 3 or 4 planks. But as you said, it will not be visible because it will be covered with copper. So I chose a path that was easier for me. If I try to do everything exactly according to the rules, I might hate this hobby, but I don't want that. This is just a hobby for me.
  10. mtbediz
    The last few boards remain to complete the hull planking. I'm quite pleased with the result, there is no need for too much sanding. The next phase will be some paint work on the upper hull and copper plating below the waterline.
  11. mtbediz
    Thank you Cisco. I am gluing the planks both to the bulkheads and to each other at the edges.
  12. mtbediz
    Welcome back. Good luck with your Conny 2. I hope this time things go as they should.
  13. mtbediz
    The planks need to be bent to fit snugly into the bulkheads. Both lateral and edge bending is required in the bow. By the way, the end of the road is in sight in planking.
  14. mtbediz
    Hull planking continues.
  15. mtbediz
    I apologize for delaying the reply. I use wider planks (5 mm) in planking because I can do more precise tapering with wide planks. That's why I use fewer planks. I will paint the ship as it looks today. I will also copper plate below the waterline. I added the counter extensions beforehand because I wanted to do the planking of the transom first. Otherwise, there was a high probability that the stern frames would break as I would turn the ship upside down while doing the hull planking.
  16. mtbediz
    I make my own hooks using the hand tools in the photo.
  17. mtbediz
    Thank you. Yes I will paint the hull.
  18. mtbediz
    Thank you so much Geoff.
  19. mtbediz
    Thank you Greg. For now, it is in line with the tick marks, but there will definitely be deviations in the future. Because it is very difficult, almost impossible, to do the tapering exactly right at this scale. I will definitely need to correct the deviations.
  20. mtbediz
    Hull planking continues. Since each plank is prepared separately and glued into place with PVA, the progress is a little slow.
  21. mtbediz
    I have started preparing the wales and gluing them in place. I make the wales using 2x5 mm basswood planks. The planks are tapered a little at the bow and stern, and then, after being kept in boiling water for about 10 minutes, they are fastened in place with clamps and pins. After drying and taking shape, the planks are glued into place.
  22. mtbediz
    I glued the filler blocks to the bow and stern then I started the hull planking..First, I put the garboards on both sides and then added another plank next to them. From now on, I will continue the planking from the top towards the keel.
  23. mtbediz
    I completed the upper hull outer planking. I will cut out the spar deck gunports later. Now it's time to turn the ship upside down and hull planking.
  24. mtbediz
    Your build is progressing very nicely. I am following with a big interest.
  25. mtbediz
    Thank you for your concern, Greg. Increasing my followers makes me happy and increases my motivation.

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