mester03

12 minutes ago, catopower said:

The plywood in the OcCre kits is definitely fragile when dry, so definitely make sure to dampen the bulwarks piece. The problem is that you don't want to soak it too long or the layers will start to separate. I'd test soak a piece of the plywood scrap in the kit to see how much you can bend it after just a few minutes of soaking, as well as how long you can safely soak it before the plywood layer separate.

 

As Jeff pointed out, it's mostly the bow section that needs the dampening/soaking. You can probably just do that in the sink, or wrap the piece with a wet cloth.

Thanks for the heads-up

I'll do a "soak-test" first

12 minutes ago, starlight said:

Hello mester03,

 

Looks like an interesting subject and I wish you success with your first build.

 

I took a look at some other build logs of this kit: https://modelshipworld.com/tags/Palamos/. Unfortunately none of them seem to have been completed.

 

The bulwark pieces give me some concerns, since the bulkheads have no extensions above the deck to give you the right shape and a structure to clamp the bulwark strips to. Honestly, I would take the extra pains to carve or 3D print some sort of solid in the correct shape. You can then soak the bulwark strips and clamp to that to form them.

 

For planking the strakes below the deck, there are plenty of tutorials on MSW where you can learn techniques such as spiling, lining off the hull with tick strips, steam bending, etc. Check out this category to start off: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/98-planking-downloads-and-tutorials-and-videos/. Mr. Chuck Passaro's videos in particular are very helpful. There are also some articles on the NRG site (look at the "Articles Database" on the top banner).

 

Cheers,

starlight

Thanks starlight - appreciated

I did look for build logs for this, and though only one appeared to have gotten longer than I am, I did get some inspiration from the pictures in the log - just wasn't sure how to "get there".

Hadn't seen the planking tutorials, but i'll check it out before i get to it! 

5 minutes ago, JeffT said:

I think soaking that bulwark for 20 or 30 minutes would be a good idea. You can then clamp it in place and allow it to dry to the correct shape. You can speed up the drying process with a blow dryer. Its hard to tell from the pictures but it doesn't look like you would need to soak the aft, just the bow section.

Thanks Jeff - appreciated

Would that be soaking in just water (i heard somebody mention a bit of vinegar in it too)?

The pictures doesn't really show, but its the aft section that needs the soaking most, as it has more of a twist to it as well as the bend.

My first build.....

So far everything is good - and spirit is high!😀

Still have a lot of filing/sanding to do on the battens and frames, before the first real "hard part" starts.

Next will be the fitting of bulwarks and then later lining strakes.

These parts needs to be made more flexible before fitting and for this i would need some expert advise:

*Per the instructions the "bulwark should be dampened with water or applied heat before twisting in place", and the Lining strakes should be "soaked in water"

Any advise on how the above is done best would be highly appreciated!

Thanks 

2 hours ago, Dave_E said:

Welcome Sir! What name do we call you? 2nd on that start a build log. 🙂

Thanks - I'm Brian

Great inspiration from this awesome forum - beautiful work !!

Hello

Been wanting to build model ships since i was a kid, and now, recently divorced I have the  time and space to live it out!!

Just received "Occre Palamos 1:45 Scale", though looking at the instructions, this may be a bit "long-haired" as the first one...?

Waiting for some building tools to arrive and will be ready to start this weekend!!

Already been gathering a lot of tips and inspiration from this forum!