I have been "lurking" around the site for almost a year now and with retirement less than 3 weeks away, I have decided that it is time to GO PUBLIC. I am based near Ipswich in the UK and spent 12 years in the Royal Navy (a long time ago) and then moved into industry. My father was a professional modeller working for Bassett Loak in Northampton, and I decided that upon retirement I would try to emulate him (in a very small way). I have two models that have been donated by family members which I am starting with, I have Badger from Caldecraft and a Syren. I will attempt the Badger first and make all my (initial) mistakes there.
I do have one early question if I may....I see pictures and read practicums suggesting that all you need to do to hold a plank in place on a frame is to use a standard pin. I have tried many way to do this but am no closer to understanding how a plank can be put up, removed, remodelled and then put into place. It is the holding of the plank to the bulkheads in a temporary way that is defeating me. If anyone would care to suggest the best way to do this I would be very grateful.
This is a great site with enormous resources that I look forward to plundering in the future...I might even be able to contribute once I get started.
Chris Beale
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I have been "lurking" around the site for almost a year now and with retirement less than 3 weeks away, I have decided that it is time to GO PUBLIC. I am based near Ipswich in the UK and spent 12 years in the Royal Navy (a long time ago) and then moved into industry. My father was a professional modeller working for Bassett Loak in Northampton, and I decided that upon retirement I would try to emulate him (in a very small way). I have two models that have been donated by family members which I am starting with, I have Badger from Caldecraft and a Syren. I will attempt the Badger first and make all my (initial) mistakes there.
I do have one early question if I may....I see pictures and read practicums suggesting that all you need to do to hold a plank in place on a frame is to use a standard pin. I have tried many way to do this but am no closer to understanding how a plank can be put up, removed, remodelled and then put into place. It is the holding of the plank to the bulkheads in a temporary way that is defeating me. If anyone would care to suggest the best way to do this I would be very grateful.
This is a great site with enormous resources that I look forward to plundering in the future...I might even be able to contribute once I get started.
Best wishes to all
Chris B