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François de Saint Nazaire
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Hello, I'm starting the final planking of the deck. The normal length of a plank is 10 cm (which scales to 320 cm). The kit suggests a beam spacing of 2.5 cm (or 80 cm scale). I've decided to reduce this spacing to 2.0 cm (64 cm scale). Therefore, I'll be simulating the treenails every 2.0 cm instead of 2.5 cm. The second layer is completed using 0.5 x 5mm strips. This layer will also start amidships (in the middle of the deck), but with a key difference: a 17mm wide central strip will be glued on top of it. Therefore, the total width of the first four strips—two on either side of the centerline—must equal 17mm. These thicker planks in the center are called the "corsia." I'm also making sure to avoid using shorter planks (as indicated by the red circles in the drawing extract) and am accounting for openings in the planking.
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Buona sera! The first deck planking is finished. Sanding has been done to remove hollows and bumps. The deck of the trabaccolo was wide and notably convex, with a thicker plank in the center called the "corsia" , where the mast and bitts were located. The cutting of the hatch panel and access to the living quarters will be done after the final deck planking is installed. I have accurately marked their future locations. The underwater hull is painted with Mars Black acrylic paint.
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Dear Alistair, I'm glad to hear you're back to continue your Trabakul. In fact, a trabaccolo is a trabakul. 😉 Slovenia is a lovely place. Piran looks like a very nice port. It would be an honor to share your pictures. For the color of the hull, perhaps I will paint the bottom black. Have a nice day François
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Hello Jacques, The model will be fully decked. The cabins will be a little bit visible through the hatch!
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Hello, I start the first planking of the deck. The deck surface is made of two layers of strips, the first one is 1, 5 x 5mm strips and the second is 0.5 x 5 mm strips. Fhe first central deck plank is 1.5x7mm, while all other planks are 1.5x5mm. Have a nice day
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Hello Glen, I prefer the second one; it's a difficult choice. In the second one, the stone opens up the field because there's no border. I'm not sure if I'm being clear, but either way, it's beautiful! 🤔
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Hello David, Have you caulked the orlop deck? Is it necessary if the deck isn't watertight? Have a nice day.
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Hello Morten, Your model is very successful. A glass of wine is a great help.😉(picture N°4) Why don't you use elements supplied with the box (except for the hull)? Have a nice day
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Hello, The wale and rubbing strake are in place. I took some freedom with the colors suggested by the instructions.😉
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Hello Brian, You're starting the ratlines. Good luck – try not to count, there are a lot of them ! Have a nice day
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Hello, The hull is finish. 😇 The next step will be the wale and rubbing strake. Have a nice WE
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Hello David, Nice beginning. I will follow your log with pleasure. I am thinking of buying a Vanguard model one day. it s not your first one !
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Gary, Better day after day. Bravo
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Dear Gary, I fully agree with you that the shape of the stern is not satisfactory. The main reason may be insufficient sanding of frame 12 before planking. 😔
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I had some pictures to complete these steps. I really like this model; it's very challenging and instructive.
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It is a perfect adjustement. is it a flower the decoration ? Thank you for the explanations
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Hello, I just finished the planking below the deck. The main challenge was to bend the strake from stem to stern to avoid a mix of color, even though it wouldn't have been a problem because the hull will be black. next step will be to sand and clean (remove glue) the hull. There is not a second chance, just one planking ! stern stem
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Hello, You could use Quick Adhesive Wood Glue; it offers a quick grip in 2 minutes. My brand is SADER
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Richard, Your model is very well done. Everything is clean and meticulous. Are the draught marks raised or flush with the hull ? have a nice day
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Ronald, It's simply beautiful. Clearly a reference, and also a genuine wish to built a model created by Chris Watton.
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Thanks, Ronald. To be honest, your hull is a reference. Your tips are welcome. The challenge is great because there isn't a second layer. 😉 Have a nice WE
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Bonjour à tous, The planking of the hull is progressing day after day, timber by timber. The stern and stem are really difficult. I used all my clamps! I try to stay quiet and be patiente...😮💨
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