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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Mr Whippy in My Process for Planking
Hi Glenn,
I'm on my second ship and stumbled onto the method you just described. I started at the top and went down nine planks. Now, I'm starting on the bottom. So far full width planks have worked very nicely. I'll probably get upward of three planks when I will have to start the tedious job of tapering. It's great to read your process. It builds my confidence that I will wind up with nice planking.
Thanks,
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from ccoyle in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
I finally got around to building an appropriate stand for my Conny. I had been using the one that came with the kit, but it's a puny 12" thing. Now my Conny rests an a proper 24" varnished stand!
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from mtdoramike in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Finished another bank of hammocks. Now I have a regular hammock folding factory. Now I'm about 40% done.
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from mtdoramike in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Sjors, I do need any help and advise you care to give. You too Augie. I just put the transom on after using my Dremel to sand the correct angle. One of the balsa fillers they sent me with the kit was missing a critical section. I had to re-build it. Now I'll have to use filler and sanding to finish it.
The plastic mitre box is great. It gives me perfect cuts (if it can last).
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Mr Whippy in Soaking, bending, gluing planks
The harder the wood...the longer I soak them. My Constructo USS Constitution had Sapele planks 2mm x 6mm that always cracked when I bent them. I added Ammonia to the water and soaked them 20 - 30 minutes...then used a hot iron to start the bends and them put them on a net shape jig I built for myself out of 3/4 inch plywood and plastic wrapped nails. I used the cutout from my deck piece to trace the hull shape onto the plywood. Check out my build log for pics. Even with all this....bending planks is a tedious time consuming task that is well rewarded with a smoothly planked hull. Read all the tutorials on this website and pick and chose the techniques that suit you. The best advise I got from a member is: treat each plank as if it is its own model. Each one has its own bend, taper and twist.
Good Luck,
Rich
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HIPEXEC reacted to GrandpaPhil in HMS Victory by GrandpaPhil - Mantua - Scale 1:98 - Kit-Bash
Hi, I'm Phil. I'm about ten months into my build. I've never done a ship of the line before, so this is a learning experience.
I chose to build the HMS Victory because I wanted to do a ship of the line.
I bought it off of E-Bay on an auction.
The kit dates back from 1991.
I've had a few difficulties due to the age of the wood and my relative inexperience (compared to most of you guys) in wooden ship modelling.
I am very patient. I am very stubborn. I have lots of experience with other types of models to draw from.
I have finished the rough work on the hull. Both layers of planking are on. The stern and quarter galleries are built and painted. I have the base color scheme painted on. I am going to be coppering the bottom of the hull. I have 3/16" copper tape, a pounce wheel and Gene Bodnar's article on making copper plates using self adhesive copper tape (thank you very much, Gene, for writing that, as well as the other articles that you have written), that I pulled off of this website. I plan on making very good use of all three .
Here's where I'm at right now:
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from src in Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
My Spray is finally finished. Engraved plaques and a print if Slocum reading in his cabin. The Spray is shown running before a storm with all sails furled except a storm jib. A sea anchor is deployed to keep its stern pointed into the sea and wind.
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from src in Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
Now I have to make title plaques for the base then I'll see if any of the Slocum museums want this display model for their visitors. It's a perfect tool to show folks how Slocum lived for over three years while sailing alone.
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from src in Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
I've installed Slocum's flag on the mizzen
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from src in Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
I'm installing a storm jib from an old model and a bilge pump
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from src in Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
I've added books to Slocum's library and a bottle of wine. Not much else I can do.
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Canute in Decal Application On Wood Decking
Decals on wood are tricky. It’s very hard to get them perfect
these decals are on painted wood.
good luck
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HIPEXEC reacted to hof00 in Decal Application On Wood Decking
Thanks for that Chap!!
I have thought that "Tricky" would be something that I'll be looking at, hence my Thread/Posts....
Cheers and Regards,
Hasry.
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from mtaylor in Decal Application On Wood Decking
Decals on wood are tricky. It’s very hard to get them perfect
these decals are on painted wood.
good luck
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from hof00 in Decal Application On Wood Decking
Decals on wood are tricky. It’s very hard to get them perfect
these decals are on painted wood.
good luck
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from thibaultron in Decal Application On Wood Decking
Decals on wood are tricky. It’s very hard to get them perfect
these decals are on painted wood.
good luck
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Jack12477 in Decal Application On Wood Decking
Decals on wood are tricky. It’s very hard to get them perfect
these decals are on painted wood.
good luck
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HIPEXEC reacted to Kevin in New York Harbor 85' Diesel Tugboat by hipexec - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
if you google diorama Noahs ark there are quite a few around, i tried linking one but it was very poor quality
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HIPEXEC reacted to MrBlueJacket in New York Harbor 85' Diesel Tugboat by hipexec - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
From what I've seen of the speculations about what the Ark looked like, you could start with a shoe box or a length of 4x4. HiS models does make an Ark kit. Google Noah's Ark models and you will find examples.
Nic.
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from mtaylor in New York Harbor 85' Diesel Tugboat by hipexec - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
I’m looking for a kit that I can build noahs Ark. it doesn’t have to be a Noahs Ark kit just one I can bash to look like Noahs Ark
any suggestions?
thanks
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from mcb in New York Harbor 85' Diesel Tugboat by hipexec - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
The big mod was creating and building the water cannons. I had to research that a lot. Then I had to build the water cannon out of available components. Then I searched for NYFD decals and had the make sure they were the correct size . Mounting the decals was tricky on wood
Bur basically it’s your tugboat with some bells and whistles
Rich
Hipexec
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from ccoyle in New York Harbor 85' Diesel Tugboat by hipexec - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
This tugboat kit says it’s for less experienced builders. I’ve been building boats for years most of which were plank on bulkhead or plank on frame period sailing ships. Two of my builds are now in museums, but I have to say I’ve had some challenging times building this tugboat. It’s not a walk in the park.
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Jeff preisler in Lackawanna by Jeff Preisler - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1/8=1 inch - Steam Coastal Tug
Very nice build. Great detail
Hipexec
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