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Thanks for the information! It’s interesting to see the differences between kit design and actual construction practices. It makes sense that working in small scale may require different approaches, but I can see why those looking for more accuracy get into scratch built. -
I appreciate that you like my planking! As to your question, yes the sheer plank is referring to the inboard plank. Others may be able to provide insight as to its potential use in contemporary plans. My only experience with it is in this kit. It may be just a model design feature to add structure.
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Thanks! I had read through enough builds to see some of the issues others had encountered.
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I then moved on to sanding, staining, and finishing the hull. I wanted to scrape rather than sand, but scraping skipped over the trunnels leaving a ridge. I gave it a sealer coat of finish followed by a gel stain and then wipe on poly.
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Sheer clamp installed. This really helped add security to the frames and made the boat feel less fragile while handling. I trimmed the frames down to the sheer and did a little sanding to even it out.
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Next was adding the cant frames. The uneven gap in frames seemed visually off even if it may be correct. I decided to add a frame into the gap to even it out.
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The second set of bent frames fit in perfectly. It may be easy enough to bend the frames into the hull like the instructions, but having them pre-bent on the mold was very nice. All that was required was trimming out for the keel.
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Removed from the mold and ready for more frames.
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Planking is done with a stealer added on each side to make up for the gaps.
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And there is the problem... I ended up with a nice little gap. I knew this was going to happen, so I figured it would be better to deal with it where it won't really be seen. Time to add a stealer.
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One strake at a time...
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I decided to add trunnels to the boat. The 1:16 scale seemed big enough to warrant the extra work. I used a draw plate and basswood (same material as the planks) to create the treenails. The size ended up a little big (1mm) but it was as small as I could go without the material falling apart as it was pulled through the plate.
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Sheer and garboard were soaked and clamped in place. The instructions suggest working each direction but I ended up working from the sheer toward the keel. There is a potential issue with precut planks not working out for the spacing. You will see later that I ran into this problem.
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Frames were soaked and steam bent over the mold. I left the keel off so that I could do each frame in one piece. This also gave me the opportunity to do a second set that could be set aside for the in-between frames that would be added later.
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I decided to mount the transom differently than the instructions. I glued a piece of wood the same thickness across the end of the mold for the transom to sit on. This gave a clamp point to hold the transom securely.
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The first phase of building the mold is pretty straightforward. I decided to attach it to a board where I first put down guidelines to help keep everything straight and in proper position. I glued it down by welding corners with hot glue. I figured that gave me an easier out if I needed to remove it from the board. Pictured also is the frame materials cut to length in prep for bending to the mold. Side note, I would have left the sheer tabs off until after fairing. They get in the way and are easily added later.
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It all starts with a box. This kit is a nice scale at 1:16 with plenty of interesting extras.
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This Bounty launch started as a group of friends and family members building kits at the same time. I had taken pictures along the way and thought it was worth documenting as a build log.
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10 strakes left on the port side
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I’m getting closer and closer trying to add a strake each day. I might finish a side by early next week.
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Thanks! I was nervous about planking this way, but I’m glad I did.
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I also want to mention that I now have the instructions that I was missing! Model Expo was a huge help and contacted Corel about getting it. I received an envelope with the instructions and a note written in Italian. I’m grateful to finally have the images that the instructions reference.
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Not too much to report. The planking continues on with each strake keeping me humble. I feel like my process is working well and that I’m seeing better results with each strake I complete. I have about 20 more to go before I reach the keel.
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A quick update to show that I’m still progressing on the planks. I decided to try for more realistic scale lengths. I like the look of the joints and the variations in tone it creates. I also darkened the edges with a pencil.
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