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Kensw
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When I've gotten into stuff like that before in other building, I laminate another piece to it to make it as thick as the existing voids and then shape the bottom to make the contour. You could also make it even thicker and be able to create the arch across the top if that is more appropriate. Might not be proper, but I usually just do what works and sacrifice a little accuracy in precise technique. Ken
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Agreed; courage, and lots of it, is the order of the day in this business! Ken
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So basically you just eyeballed and set the waterline where it appeared to look right or did you find a specific location reference to it somewhere? And once you go analog and vinyl, you will never want to hear a CD again:))
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Excellent job so far Holty! You should be quite proud of this. I've been a little sidetracked feeding my vintage analog stereo equipment/vinyl addiction, but have the first planking completed, one side filled and sanded. Been able to salvage all my foul-ups by patching, filling and sanding. Hoping I've learned enough to make at least the visible unpainted parts of second planking acceptable. I'm wondering how you established the waterline location; I've looked at all of the plan drawings and haven't seen the location referenced anywhere. Ken
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I finally realized if I didn't just jump in I'd never start so I'm 3 planks down one side and 4 the other. Some clinkering for sure, but nothing I can't salvage yet. Starting to run into problem getting the concept of stealers down as I think I'm at a place it would be appropriate or else I'll really be twisting things up. It's definitely a steep learning curve and I've sworn to not turn it into toothpicks! Just trying to keep focused on the end game and learn lessons to serve me later with the Fair American waiting in the wings. Curious what you used for filler; was it a wallboard type or more wood type? I'll definitely be needing plenty, but I also think it will save the day on the first layer. Wish I would have understood better the bearding line concept and employed it though. Certainly will next time, as well as setting up the bands, measuring and trimming appropriately. Now I've done it the hard way the right way makes more sense finally! Ken
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Thanks for the build log Holty. I am just getting to the first plank on my Lady Nelson and I must say am a bit intimidated, if not outright fearful but your log gives me courage! I know part of my problem is I'm referencing two different practicums and the kit instructions on planking and I'm running myself in circles as they are all slightly different in details. I'm curious, on the first planking did you start per the kit instruction from under the bulwark down, alternating sides every few or establish bands, measurement tables for shaping, etc? Ken
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I finished that kit just over a year ago, it being my first attempt at a wood model. I had a huge amount of fun with the build and am quite proud of the result. It gave me the inspiration (and courage) to build the Amati "Lady Nelson", which is just underway now. In retrospect I really appreciate the step by step instructions of that model as compared to the Italian version of them which seems to be "take the parts, put them together, and you have a model" approach. I definitely made some mistakes with the Sharpie but was able to cover them all with just a little bit of creativity. Have fun and look forward to following the build. Ken
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