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    Indeed. And if I need to, I will also trowel a thin coat of dental compound over the wood hull to smooth out any uncanny defects that sanding alone won’t correct.
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    Did some work tonight...I finished up the starboard side and am 1/3 finished with the port. Lots of sanding and filling are in order too. #10 is too large and #3 is too short or narrow. Rob
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    I've hooked you Vlad. Several slight issues I have identified. Several bulkheads are slightly out of contour...causing the planks to slightly deviate from a smooth surface(this can be corrected with wood filler). I found that while sanding...there is some flex of the planks because the space between the bulkheads is slightly excessive. So I remedied this by applying a good coat of wood glue to the inside of the planks..which when dry will significantly stiffen or make rigged the planks seams. I'm using CA glue and accelerant so things are moving quickly. The port side has reached the section where each plank will need to be modified to compensate for the curves that intersect. Today I hope to gain some ground. I plan on finishing both sides before I add the gunwales. I want to paint the waterways and probably add the deck before I do finish the gunwales. I determined that if I were to finish the gunwales first...before the deck, I would have a tough time sanding and finishing the deck without interference and possible damage to them. So that is my plan....currently. Rob
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    Rich, remember, I have much work to do on her stem and I need to cut her strakes to mimic the stem as it abuts the hull. Plus the over exaggerating of the planks at the beak of the bow at the head of the forecastle will also be reduced and the sheer of the monkey rail will be refined
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    Thanks Michael. Yeah.....well I want to at least get her planked
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    Again...don't worry about the stem or stern or keel. I have to thin them down and make sure the strake junctions are clean and tight. This is the method I prefer..because it allows me great latitude when trimming and filling. Then these members simply get glued on. Rob
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    All the contour errors have been since filled in...but here is the beginning of the transition from the bottom to the front which sees the most plank corrections.
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    Don't get all upset over my process..... I will cut the stem and stern post and add them after the planking are done. A bit unorthodox, but it works for my process better. I did a slight amount of sanding and determined that to prevent any flex of the planks I needed to apply a copious amount of wood glue to the interior of the planks....after that dries things will be far more rigid. Rob
  9. rwiederrich
    Spend some time in the shop laying down planking....lots of sanding to follow. here is today's work.
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    I spent a little time on the hull last night after a busy day of church and picnic. I began to install the strakes and plank the hull. Like as in the Flying Fish build Log, I first added the waterways and the planksheer. My metal clamps work very well too. I'll work on it again today for a bit and will provide some images then. Rob
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    I wish to explain to our visitors who may have questions about this log. My intent was to build a scale model of Glory of the Seas...the last clipper built by shipwright Donald McKay (Unlike my first attempt which suffered from many inaccuracies. On these pages can be found its discontinued build log)). The initial model You see on these pages was built by me to identify errors in the original plans drawn up by author and historian Michael MJelde and to make experiments with certain building materials and techniques....that may or may not be used in the actual construction of the true to scale model of the same. Its scale was 1/72 As the discussion continued and collection of data came in during research and contributions to the project of other *Glory enthusiasts* became more mature and final.... A new and more accurate model was begun on the ways.....the most recent and current pages reflect that effort. I hope to now continue with the log as a complete construction of said vessel in the newly posted scale of 1/96. Thank you for your patients and understanding as we(my fellow enthusiasts)....and I, specifically, now set out to scratch build from newly developed plans this magnificent last American (West coast) clipper. Rob
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    Vlad...the most important issue was keeping the keel all level and true to itself. That is why I made the jig to align and hold the keel straight while I fashioned the bulkhead braces. This ensured the hull would be straight prior to planking. And planking itself can put stresses on the hull...if you don't plank both sides simultaneously. Rob
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    Right.
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    When fairing the bulkheads using planking, it was evident several bulkheads had been over extended. I laid the planking on the bulkheads to establish continuity of form and I discovered the error. I simply sanded them into proper contour. And then rechecked.
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    Fairing the bulkheads made it look sleeker too.
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    I want flex at a minimum when I begin planking.
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    Thanks Rich. I hope to move as quickly as possible, with few delays. That’s what I’m hoping for anyway.
  18. rwiederrich
    Thanks Pat, it should go well from here on out. We’ve worked hard to make it as actual as possible. I just need to keep moving forward.
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    Those are some amazing miniature carvings. Almost uncomprehendingly accurate and precise. Thanks for sharing them.
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    And the final faring...everything is nice and fluid.....now to get to work on the stem redo and the addition of the waterways and planksheer.
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    I quickly noticed that several of the mid bulkheads were over sized and needed to be reduced so the curve of the hull can be fluid. Here I made the marks and began the reduction.
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    Now begins the faring of the bulkheads......
  23. rwiederrich
    I made sure the keel was firmly within its straightening channel before I glued everything so it would be straight and rigid.
  24. rwiederrich
    After glueing the keel portions together I had to make sure the keel was level.....and I reinforced the bulkheads with 3/4" blocking and 1/2" doweling
  25. rwiederrich
    I freed the bulkheads from their panels and dry fit them....several issue. The joint at the back of the middle keel fits poorly...but no matter..it is fixable. A couple of mid bulkheads will need some altering as well....... OTher then that...nice clean cuts and nice plywood. Here we go......... Rob

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