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    Well, I finally finished up. Mistakes made? many! But more knowledge was gained than mistakes made. I now feel much more confident in my next build which will be a bit of a change. I'm going to attempt my first scratch build. This will be Hemingway's fishing boat Pilar. But first it's off to Alaska for a weeks vacation. When I return Ill get started on that. I can highly recommend this Nautical Research Guild kit to learn proper hull planking. Dave
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    Plan is to stain the hull a warm oak. I had a few small gaps in the hull strakes that needed filling before staining. In order to make these as invisible as possible I did the following: Using this filler that can be tinted with either oil or water base stains. Placed some in a paper cup and, using a pipet, added my stain and mixed until I was happy with the color. A few hours to dry and then sand and stain.
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    Thought I would pass along a few new techniques, at least new to me. First is this pre-stain which is very convenient as you sand before using, apply pre-stain, wipe off excess and then stain without further sanding. The only drawback is that you are limited to oil base stains. Here is a piece of basswood, sanded and pre-stain applied to the right side. While the right side is a bit lighter, a second coat could be applied. But much nicer looking grain. I also discovered this wood filler that can be tinted with either oil or water base stains. I'm using a warm oak oil stain to fill some small gaps on my hull. Placed some filler in a paper cup and used a pipet to add the stain and mixed well before using. While this wood fill will take stain as it comes, I find the tinting works even better. The filler is pure white.
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    Welcome aboard!
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    I see what you mean. Thanks!
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    Thanks for relating your experience, Kurt.
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    Thanks! Not nearly as pretty as it could be but what a great learning tool! It has definitely added to my education and learning skills. Now I don't feel so lost or confused when it comes to hull planking.
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    Thanks Chuck! Absolutely beautiful workmanship on your models.
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    In a few weeks I will begin my first scratch build of Hemingway's Pilar.While the hull will be painted, I really don't want to use basswood for the hull planking due to it being so soft and it's inability to hold crisp, sharp edges. And there's the "fuzzy" texture as well. I certainly won't be using boxwood. I was wondering about Alaskan Yellow Cedar. I see it's harder than basswood but softer than boxwood. I was wondering if anyone has experience with yellow cedar as to it's bending ability, both steam and edge, and if it cuts easily for spiling. Any advice would be most welcome. Dave
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    Been awhile since I last posted an update but I have been moving along. Planking is complete except for the second wale and the rails. Of course staining / panting will be the final step. How well did it go? Not as professional as I would have liked but the kit did serve the purpose of teaching me the correct way to plank a hull and what spiling is all about. Only practice will improve the newly learned skill. I will post when again the model is completely finished.
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    Welcome aboard! You will find all the help you need here. Just ask!.

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