Gremreeper1967
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I am looking for recommendations for my next kit. I want it to be historically accurate, intermediate level and good instructions.
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Thank you sir.
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Not only did I forget that part but I didn't paint the rudder. I appreciate your pointing that out. Thank you greatly.
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That's where the line was when I marked it off. After looking at the pictures, it does look a bit narrow. Thanks for the tip.
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I had to make my own ballard's. 6mm tall and a tight .010 tolerance with a have drill and files. Who needs a lathe. Lol
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Planking is complete with the exception of a few touch ups. I do have one issue however. The last picture shows what needs to be fixed. According to the plans, it is above the water line but I don't have any measurements for the water line. I'm measuring off of the actual size plan. Any ideas as to what to do with this area?
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Thank you cat.
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Edward, thank you but they are not quite as tight as I wanted in some spots.
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Snowy, we started watching our grand daughter since the closed the day care so I don't get to work on it quite as much right now. She is two and I did have her helping me drill some holes the other day. She is going to catch the bus real early, lol.
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One side planked and lightly sanded, ready for a coat of clear. Now to finish the other side.
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It's not pretty but I won't make the same mistakes again.
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One side almost completely planked. The other side is half way.
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Bob Cleek, thank you for the info, it had been helpful and appreciated.
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Mtaylor, I tried that yesterday but I was a bit frustrated so I will give it another go.
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Bob Clerk, how would you spile a 4mm plank? Are you referring to the tapering to the widths calculated for each station?
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Tony Hunt, you are correct, the strips are veneer.
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VTHokiEE, I'm not exactly sure what type of wood it is. There is nothing in the plans with that info. The taper is just 1mm. I tried soaking the pieces for about 20 minutes but ended up breaking another one. I'm about at my wit's end. I have attached a close up of the wood, maybe someone knows what kind it is.
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VTHokiEE, That is the process I am using. My plans are. 5mm x 4mm and I am unable to get the bed needed.
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Beef Wellington, the soaking and trying to bend across it's self is how I normally plank as needed. This is my first opportunity to use such a thin plank and may be over nervous. Thank you and Captain Poison for the advice.
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Captain Poison, I am currently using the fan to Mark the plank widths down the length of the hull but I have a vertical, for lack of better words, bend at the arrow and that is where they are breaking due to the bowing.
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I have attached two pictures; on showing where I am at now and the problem I have. The second picture shows what I am thinking about doing. Basically my problem is bending the .5mm strips so much and not breaking them. Any suggestions, ideas or comments are welcome.
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Snowy, was thinking no sails but the wife said I had to do sails so she gets to make them.
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