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  1. Dave_E
    Hey Glen, absolutely no malice intended in my remarks. Some folks get it faster and some folks don’t. I’ve read so many threads and seen work from the ridiculously perfect to the not so perfect (where I fall). And I stand by my remark… one can only get better as you continue in the hobby (I hope). I certainly hope my 2nd build is better than the 1st and so on. I value everyone’s comments and opinions and use their work as something to inspire me… including yours. 👍😊
  2. Dave_E
    I'm sure that after I've also built 11 wooden model ships, I'll have a complete grasp of the technique. 😀 Until then, so far having a blast, it's fun, it's relaxing. 👍
  3. Dave_E
    Second planking under way… After 1/2 way through the upper section, I saw how my planks were turning into an S shape on the hull. I continued and know I’m going to have to adjust things on the lower. At least the lower half can be filled and will be painted.
  4. Dave_E
    ABSOLUTELY! 👍
  5. Dave_E
    How do you paint something so small?
  6. Dave_E
    Hi Rob, Welcome. This is the place to learn the hobby, good people. 👍
  7. Dave_E
    Welcome back (I know you never left) 😊 Looking good. 👍
  8. Dave_E
    Hi Don, Welcome to the forum. Introduce yourself.
  9. Dave_E
    Thank you Mark. Do you have a build log for your ships?
  10. Dave_E
    I just retired and trying to find my way in the world. 😂 I might have way more time than some to build. Whatever progress you make will be done out of joy and relaxation I’m sure and I’ll be watching. The bed pirate ship is crazy cool! 👍
  11. Dave_E
    Outstanding! We are actually at just about the same place on our builds. I started my second planking today. I posted a picture of mine on my build log a couple days ago, looks just like yours. 😄 👍
  12. Dave_E
    Excellent! I have found this ship building hobby to be great therapy for what distracts us. 👍😉
  13. Dave_E
    Thanks Starlight - excellent words. I am painting below the waterline, so I’m using the purple colored walnut strips down low on the hull. Learning a lot on this first build… how the wood sucks up the paint, should I seal the wood to painted first etc.. In my mind, everyone’s first build is just that, it’s their first, where they made mistakes and learn what works, what doesn’t, techniques they do or don’t like etc.. I had never thought about painting the lowest plank on the bulwarks first. That’s what’s so cool about this forum! Thank you. 👍
  14. Dave_E
    Hey All - I just couldn’t help myself… had to paint something. I’ve got mixed emotions on where to go next… 2nd planking, deck planking. I am considering the second planking and then paint the exterior complete.
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    Pulling up the chair. 👍
  16. Dave_E
    BIG magnifier and bright light! Then comes the tiny weenie paint applying device. 😄
  17. Dave_E
    Howdy Bucks, WELCOME! 😀
  18. Dave_E
    Funny how I thought about that… then thought about paint… bleeding onto the decking etc.. I’ll just have to do my best with exact fit or use a waterway. And that’s the way the drawings show it. 😳
  19. Dave_E
    Thanks Keith. 👍
  20. Dave_E
    I decided to plank the inner bullworks, and possibly plank the deck before starting the 2nd planking. The plans show (4) 1 X 4s on the inside of the bullworks. As you can see by the picture, I have a sliver of inner bullworks not covered (which I’m going to have to do). Is this normal? Did I possibly boo-boo putting the false deck on?
  21. Dave_E
    Hi Lars, WELCOME! 😀
  22. Dave_E
    Hey Jackson, I’m guessing that if you tried sanding the outer layer down, you’d damage your first layer, and depending on how thin the first layer is, the attempt might be disastrous. If you’re quite certain that may happen, fill in the bow with carefully shaped planking so to get the form Allan illustrated above and then fill everything (so you basically won’t see the planking curves) and then paint it as VTHokiEE suggested. I think you could get away with that… it’s what I would do. 👍
  23. Dave_E
    Progress report? I’m considering this build later on. It’s rated as a “beginner”. Do you concur? Looking good ! 👍😀
  24. Dave_E
    Wonder that sucker didn't fall off the cradle. 😆 Very nice!
  25. Dave_E
    1500 posts… I’m sure there are many here who know you. Welcome! 😀

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