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Dave_E

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  1. Dave_E
    Hi James, This is the place! Welcome aboard. 👍
  2. Dave_E
    Caldercraft makes a red ochre, Valejo paints, Billings paints.
  3. Dave_E
    Hi Allan, Thanks for the reply. So after bending , you fit and scrape each plank by hand for the “up close and flush” fit?
  4. Dave_E
    Hi All, The planking on the Lady Nelson is going about like I suspected… first build and all. I am using the “Chuck” method of bending (you should patent that 😄). Got the planks to lay down flat on the frames, but there is still a tiny step. I know sanding will take care of this. I’m guessing the tool is a “gimmick”? Anyone use it or tried it?
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    Thanks Kirby, Kinds words. Actually building a guitar is kinda like building any model (just larger).The real trick is to get it to sound like something when your done. Got 2 more planks on today… figured out I had to bend the wood the other way at the bow. If I better the 3rd plank yet some more, I’ll be happy. Every one is a challenge to get it as correct as possible.
  6. Dave_E
    Thank you Lyle! I have the half hull project… can’t really explain why I started the ship first… I did not do the string thing, but I am now. Super building tip, thank you! Your half hull is beautiful.
  7. Dave_E
    Hello Brett, Welcome! I have found pictures to be very important (along with some narrative) when showing your work or needing help with a building issue. Cheers!
  8. Dave_E
    OUTSTANDING work Sir! Crazy good detail. You’re an inspiration to new builders (like myself). I’m also freshly “retired”, congratulations. 🙂
  9. Dave_E
    Welcome Sir! You've come to the right place to help with the "zero experience". There's a few of us in that catagory. 😀
  10. Dave_E
    Greetings, welcome. Naval Aviator I assume? What platform?
  11. Dave_E
    Good to know on the phone... that's what I have. I also keep "logs". Without them, I'd be startign all over with all my hobbies every time. 😆
  12. Dave_E
    OK... I got the first 2 planks on. I'm pleased that I go t them on and all but 2 of the frames are nice and flat on the frames.The first 2 frames are going to be "stepped" and have to be filled and sanded. Delema... Side bend first, but the bow still needs to be curved. The way I see it is the bow needs some sort of a "twist" to get all surfaces laying flat and maintain the curvature of the bow. [Advice needed here] Kind of concerned about the aft end as well. That bend to the last frame is a dinger.
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    Welcome Jason, Navy aviation VET here. Welcome to the forum. Good luck on whatever you dig into.
  14. Dave_E
    My first visit to your log. You have given micro detail a new definition. You’re photography is outstanding!
  15. Dave_E
    OUTSTANDING Sir! This is so close to the Lady Nelson, I can study this build log and learn so much. 👍 Thank you (again).
  16. Dave_E
    Hi Guys, Building guitars meant soaking wood and bending with heat (by hand or in a bending jig), so I know what soaking wood is all about. Just not necessary with the size of wood we’re using here (my opinion). I’ve got a spray bottle and the one plank I did cut and broke didn’t go to waste. I did bend it (I.e. Chuck method), worked fine and found all that is necessary is a couple drops of water smeared on the plank with your finger. So the plan for today is to get at least one plank on the ship, maybe one on the opposite side too. 🙂
  17. Dave_E
    Hi Arthur, Welcome to MSW! You’re first major step is done… you’ve got a ship and decided to do something you’ve thought about doing for a long time. Anything you could ever want to know about this hobby is here. 👍
  18. Dave_E
    Kirby, When you use the gel, how are you holding the planks in place? Pins?
  19. Dave_E
    I have one… the plastic see through was for making marks on paper.
  20. Dave_E
    Spent a whole day, got one plank cut and broke it. 😐
  21. Dave_E
    Thanks Glenn - You hit the nail on the head! Thanks. 🙂
  22. Dave_E
    Good Morning Everyone, A couple posts ago, I mentioned there are several ways to accomplish the task. I am brain fatigued studying this thing called "planking". 😑 I'm studying the "Lining Off your hull for planking". The model used in the publication lines off and has 4 "belts". This looks to be quite a bit larger ship than my Lady Nelson. What is your recommendation for the number of belts; 2, 3? Step 3 & 4 loose me completely (the whole fan template thing). Can anyone explain this to me? Remember, this is my 1st build. I get the whole "no stealers or drop planks". I have watched several videos and most all end up with stealers and dropped planks.
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    Working for a company that always preached safety…. Today I was carving in a rabbit on my Lady and I found myself carving a square blade knife into the keel with my hand directly behind it. Slip and instant insertion of exacto blade into my hand. I’m very aware of the easy ways you can loose fingers and injure your hands in this modeling hobby. Thank you for the thread! Think as you work.
  24. Dave_E
    Beautiful! What’s next?
  25. Dave_E
    Welcome to the forum Michael. Like to see that airplane turn into a ship! 😄

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