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Tsm209

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  1. Very nice on the small details. Just be aware, the zinc anodes on the rudder are different than originally thought. Here is a drawing. (Drawing courtesy of Robert Read)
  2. I like using pollyfilla for the more larger gaps, spreads easily, dries hard, and is easy to sand, it's also paintable. It gives a smooth wall-like surface. Though for wood models, wood filler is the way to go.
  3. Just looked up, I think a scroll saw is best for the project I am on right now. Asking someone else to cut it would probably mean that they will only cut straight, not the intricate shape of the keel and frames.
  4. I just need to cut out the hull frames and keel, I already have it drawn on the wood. Budget is modest
  5. Where is the best place to get the keel and frames of a ship cut, if not what is the best tools that one can use to cut wood by themselves?
  6. Yes but the ship model I am building is different, it will have to be done like this: The frames will be filled with the wood planking then will be sanded and will be filled to give a smooth finish. Afterwards the hull plating will need to be done.
  7. This is a static model, won’t be touching water. Thanks for your recommendation, I’ll go with the 1/4” plywood
  8. The measurements are the actual size, the ship’s keel is 8.83 ft long at 1/100 scale. I have found a place selling large sheets, but I want to know is hardboard a good material for the keel/frames?
  9. Hey everyone, I just got plans for a scratch-build model I am about to start. The ship’s profile which the frames will be on is 9 ft long and 1 ft tall but I will split it in half for easier handling. The frames themselves need about 6.5 x 5 ft space of wood. The wood needs to be 1/8” or 3mm. Does anyone know where I can get such amount of wood? Anywhere I try to buy the wood is in small sheets like 12 x 24 inches. If anyone could help I would greatly appreciate it.
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