Wahka_est
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Still planking….at least for few months
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Nice progress. I finally chose plank length 12,5cm +\- depending on the location and tried to follow Chucks scheme. Above the wales its ok to follow the drawing but below it get interesting as i didnt understand clearly the scheme that was supplied but eventually i got it to work. You are right-it takes time….a lot of time. And as it does not have 2nd planking you really cant make many mistakes. Only the ones that sanding would solve. Lovely progress, hope to hear from you soon. W
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Hi, I was thinking about this strip here:
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You are doing a good job! Keep it up. This build is quite difficult-i wish there would be more photos of the prototype build but i guess for development some stuff you just have to sort out yourself Do you have info what size is the wood strip between lower counter and hull planks? I cant find that info in the manual-its seems that some info is missing.
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Superb job Chris! Regarding lasers check Trotec. They have new affordable line coming out in few months(if not allready). I think its called Q400 or similar. All awesome features as normal superb Trotec but assembled in China to take costs down etc. To be noted i have no connections to Trotec or their sales. If you are interested you can pm and i can send you info that they provided me few months ago.
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Hi Not sure what sizes you are looking but you maybe wanto to check this topic here: Vahur
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1st rough sanding to smooth the hull. I made it slightly moist to see how it would look after wax. Quite pleased. Will look awesome when upoer hull is painted and stained.
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Really nice job! Cant imagine 500hours and 2 months…. Hope to see you soon with next build! Check also Models Shipways kits by Model-Expo, they have really good discounts time to time. W
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Small update. Planking ongoing. Takes time as every piece is 12,5cm long. Made a mistake with wales position one side and had to take them off with alcohol. Dont have any spare ones so i have to wait until mu Byrnes saw will arrive to make some. Kind of messed up in stern area i think, maybe i will replace some planks with stealers. I looks rough for now but it will look nice when sanded. Have small Proxxon delta sander that will make miracles . For next build i will follow planking guides posted here with dividing widths and starting to tapper each plank etc. As bending wise im good as Chucks tips are superb.
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Looks really good. Better than mine as i used a lot of glue to make it stick. The lintels were coming off when sanding so i glued it permanently
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Just small update. Have to say that stripwood quality for planking is bad. Is hairy and dimensions vary a lot. But have to just manage somehow.
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Started with upper wales. Also did test with beeswax, small area below upper rail. Will probably do lower hull with it. Still trying to find correct mix for golden oak. I have CC stains and paints but their oak stain is more dark brown.
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Thank you. Its my first single layer planking and hardest part is still yet to come.
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99% done on upper wales. Decided to sand before moving on and adding wales. Pictures beforeu and after. Uite pleased, cant wait to put on the stain.
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So decided to show some progress. Its still planking of upper wales. Only one layer of planking is a great challenge but it also teaches you a lot. Outcome requires nice sanding but im sure it will be good in the end. Plan is to finish all planing and then start with wales etc. Surprising is that ME planks arent the same thickness, not to mention the width that i have to take into accout. Edges of gunports are something i wasnt happy about but with chisel set from Mikhail i could make them much better. Will finish all those after planking. Upper wales planking might be done next week. Boarders have opened a bit so now its possible to go on business trips again. And yes one thing i did is that after planking i noticed its quite soft surface on planing and planks move ,so i added layer of glue inside to make it steady enough. I like the result and will definitely help with sanding.
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Superb job. I dont understand how have you finished them so fast.... Im still in middle.. My admiral also talks about sails.....
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Seems like a great monograph. Maybe not too complicated for beginner? Does it contain rigging info with block sizes etc. Havent ever hold any monograph in my hand...
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For planking you may try Titebond quick and thick. Its dries real quick and initial tack is good also. I sort of addicted to it now.
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MK have super quality and its fast to build-good choice. I usually put parts in water boiler and then switch it on and leave it there for 15-30 min....wife hasnt said anything yet Keep up nice work.
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Home, bench top laser cutters.
Wahka_est replied to Bill Hudson's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I just add that there are machines like k40 that are cheap(200-300usd) but have long learning curve. If you have time and like to tweak machines then for start it should be enough. But you you want machine to work as you plug it in and shorter learning curve then they are more expensive. -
Home, bench top laser cutters.
Wahka_est replied to Bill Hudson's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I have flux beambox pro 50w. Can cut up to 6mm ply with one pass. We bought it to have small side business that isnt ongoing yet. i use autocad daily so design isnt issue for me. Like with all machine there is learning period-power and different woods. Havent used it for ship building yet but all other stuff yes-cars, trains for my sun. Engraving bottles etc. If you have more question you can pm me. Some samples i have done.
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Good progress. Try running the rope trough beeswax so it does not get hairy (or diluted white glue). I found beeswax in "ecological" products shop where they sell a lot of different stuff (food, chemicals etc).
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I would say B. Some photos of stuff i found in 5min search. Hope it helps. NB! Great progress!
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I want to share my super experience with Hobbyzone Poland. Little more than month ago i wrote to Hobbyzone Poland and asked about professional build slip and when it would be available. They said that they are working on it but if after a month its still not available i should write them again and they will organize it for me. I told them that i will, even offered to gather up people to make bigger order - they kindly refused and said it special for me. So month passed, slip still not available and i sent them email. Same day i got response that “promise is a promise “ and asked my details to organize everything. 4 days later i got my slip with even handwritten note in estonian (yes from Poland) saying “thank you Vahur and Happy modelling”.
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Slight update. First planks going in. Somehow keel got bend in stern area. I guess i just have to live with it.....
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