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  1. SiriusVoyager
    Welcome to MSW!
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    The first layer planking is completed. I was hoping that I wouldn't need to use any wood putty to fill in gaps, and I likely could have gotten away with not using any. In the end, I decided to go ahead and use the putty just to make sure everything is nice and smooth. I didn't expect so much filler to be left after sanding, but that is ok. I will need to decide how I want to proceed next. I want to stain the deck and would prefer to do that prior to the second layer hull planking to avoid any unintentional splashes of stain onto the hull. However, the second layer planking probably adds structure that would help any breaking or deformation of the bulwark when trimming the bulkheads in step 8. I may try removing one piece of bulkhead and see how the bulwark holds up. The prow isn't quite straight but it will be under the keel/stem and will be hidden by the second layer planking.
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    Thank you for the link and compliment. Fortunately for me the model does have double planking. I should have some updates to the log very soon. I happen to have the song Sultans of Swing loaded onto my phone twice. I'm not sure why but as a result I tend to hear it fairly regularly.
  4. SiriusVoyager
    Nice work!
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    Welcome to MSW!
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    Welcome to MSW!
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    Welcome to MSW!
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    Welcome to MSW!
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    I like the top right. It looks just a bit aged.
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    Very nice work! She really looks old, weathered and spooky.
  11. SiriusVoyager
    Nice start. I think you will appreciate the making the planking the deck the way you did in the end. The slight variances in color and cut on each plank will add texture and realism.
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    Very nice work!
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    Welcome to MSW!
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    This is such a cool build! Unique and well done!
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    Welcome to MSW!
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    Welcome to MSW!
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    @wefalck Thanks for the search suggestion. There are some good photos of hull planking. I will be starting at the garboard for the second layer planking and trying my best to make that look authentic since it will be the visible layer.
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    Very nice work! I happened to see the Emma C Berry about two ago while being restored. I would say that your model is currently more put together than the actual boat!
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    Very nice! Good work on the case too.
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    Welcome to MSW!
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    Off to a good start! Make sure that all of those knees are perfectly square, especially that bow transom knee. It will be noticeable if it is not once the hull is planked. (Not saying yours doesn't look square, just offering a tip from my experience).
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    Just your standard first layer planking. I am using a curling Iron to heat the strakes to bend and twist them. It is working fairly well to get the strake to be the general shape of the hull. This is also the first time I have used nails while planking. I am not putting a nail into every bulkhead because it doesn't seem necessary where they fit and conform well. I am putting a nail in where the strips need just a little help to conform to the shape of the hull, mostly in the stern. At this point I will need to start shaping the strakes better to fit without huge gaps. The last strake to go on was a bit tricky because of the amount of lateral bend needed. The one area that is giving me grief is the bow. After the first or second plank, the first bulkhead isn't in contact with the strakes. I could visually tell this would happen from the beginning. The instructions don't really have any information on it and it is pretty obvious that it would be a very odd shape to force the strip to conform to the bulkhead. I am contemplating wedging some scrap wood in there just for some structural support. I have had to do that a little bit with second bulkhead. The instructions don't mention beveling the false keel towards the front, but looking at how the keel attaches, it seems necessary.
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    Rick, I have definitely taken note of some of the issues that you came across in your build and appreciate your documenting them. I’ll be referencing your log as I go.
  24. SiriusVoyager
    Welcome to MSW!
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    Welcome to MSW!

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