Pete D
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Sanding done . Had to repair a few places as some of the top layer wood is really brittle , and there seems to be a variety of finishing on the wood. some do not have as good an edge . I'm starting to fit the ribbons on the outside . To make the bend I used the same template I made earlier that bent the bulwarks and the first planking . Left it in the winter sunshine to dry out before I used it
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Finally finished with the final planking . Fairly satisfied with the result . Will have to do repairs after the sanding
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Started the top layer of planking . Its a little different to what I had on the last build as this layer is really thin and needs to be handled carefully . once O got used to working with it , steady progress has been made . Just left with the "patching"
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I agree , the first planking can be remedied . Looks good , and slow is always good . I always say in all the versions of the story , the hare never ever won the race
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Thanks , its only the start
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You seem to be doing great on your build . I try and follow the instructions then see if the video is of assistance . Between the 2 options I try and work it out
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Finished the repairing and sanding of the hull . I confess I used some woodfiller for the larger areas before sanding , but guessed as this planking would be covered by another layer it would not be seen. I think it turned out ok . Ready to start the top layer of planking soon.
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I have finished the first planking . I used a jig I made to bend the planks beforehand , so were ready for use when the time came . I attempted to follow the pattern as in the diagrams , but got lost in the detail I think . Bow turned out a bit messy , stern looks okay . I will attempt to repair the damage during the sanding process
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Hi, I made a jig for bending the bulwarks , which works for bending the planks . While the horizontal is being bent, the tail end can be bent horizontal by clamping
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Hi Flirt was my first build , so I'm not sure if I can help. I opted for the easier option . Not sure its correct but I am happy with the appearance .
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Hi, am following you intently . We appear to be at the same point in the build... keep posting the nice pics
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Hello from Northern California Foothills
Pete D replied to bobandlucy's topic in New member Introductions
Hi, I'm from Rohnert Park , not quite neighbours . Seems to be quite a crowd here in Norcal -
All the decks set . And the bulwarks came out pretty neat . I will attempt to fit them during this week if life does not get in the way
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Placed the bulkheads , lined and coated them with matt varnish. I attached the doors and windows to the relevant bulkheads . and finally got to attach the bow and stern decks , strapped them down to attach securely . Rubber bands work wonders on areas that are not always squared
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I have gone ahead and glued the main deck onto the hull , and clamped it down so as to attach securely
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Finished the deck. I chose to do the pencil lines , seemed to work ok. After applying the matt varnish turned out ok
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Started to plank the deck. This is where I made my first error . I chose the thicker lime wood , as opposed to the veneer that I was supposed to . I had already glued and clamped it all when I realised the mistake . So I left it as is , I figured it would not affect anything in the grand scheme of things
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Finally ready to do this build log . I attempt to keep it all short and to the point . Received HMs Beagle , opened up to check the contents and condition. Checked to see if there was any damage or anything had warped during the packaging , transport etc . All seemed ok
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Thanks, only found that out after I was almost finished . It was a really good model to start , learnt many things I didn't know before
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Thanks , still trying to work this all out...
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I am a new member to this hobby . Due to the stay at home restriction decided to build a model ship. Found HMS Flirt . Unaware that this forum existed , I managed to complete the build , struggled a few times , but in the end I think its passable . Now that I am "hooked" I have ordered HMS Beagle .
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Thought I would show the end result
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