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jim_smits got a reaction from Jonny 007 in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Finished starboard side of margin planking. Just one more piece on starboard and the scarfing to go.
Eamonn - this picture should show the bow piece I have used.
Completed port side margin planking.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Jonny 007 in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Margin planking continuing.....
Another length should fit on each side before I reach the curve of the bow section.
Also done some testing of marking the maple planks with a sharpie and getting a slight bit of bleed into the planks, so I will varnish the edge of each plank before marking the edges for caulking.
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jim_smits reacted to egkb in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Joggling & Nibbling.. rather you than me... Oh Wait !!
Eamonn
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jim_smits got a reaction from egkb in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Cheers Eamonn.
Once the margins are all dry fitted I'll be planking the bulwarks and then painting the ship inside and out.
I can then replace the margins and start joggling and nibbling.....
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jim_smits got a reaction from Aussie048 in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Margin planking continuing.....
Another length should fit on each side before I reach the curve of the bow section.
Also done some testing of marking the maple planks with a sharpie and getting a slight bit of bleed into the planks, so I will varnish the edge of each plank before marking the edges for caulking.
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jim_smits got a reaction from egkb in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Cheers guys!
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jim_smits reacted to egkb in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
I'll be caulking mine Jim if that helps !
Eamonn
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jim_smits reacted to Beef Wellington in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Pretty sure they were Jim based on pictures I've seen. Also will show up your nice scarf joints better!
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jim_smits got a reaction from Jonny 007 in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Made the decision to do all of the dry fitting of the margin planking. I can then use the margin planking as a gauge to plank the inner bulwarks and remove prior to painting the hull and inside. Ordered some 1mm Maple from CMB to do all of the decking.
First made up two pieces to fit against the transom and the stern frames. Not sure if this is entirely accurate but they fit nicely and set up for the rest of the margin planking.
I cut some initial lengths of maple and did some 'gauging' to try and work out some optimal lengths to cut to. The rearmost pair have started at 8cm length. Then cut some initial shaping into the planks and fine tuned using sandpaper, checking regularly for the fit and adjusting as necessary.
Once the fit against the bulwark was as good as I could make it (bearing in mind the leeway given by the bulwark planking to come), I then used a compass set to 6mm to draw in the shape of the other side of the plank to be cut. Very happy with the results achieved so far. Completed the rearmost pair.
The next plank I will aim to overlap by about 1cm to allow notches to be cut to lock in both planks.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Jonny 007 in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
More progress this morning.
Managed to plank the inside of the transom ready for the gunports to be cut. Used a piece of decking to get the correct height of the lower planks and then planked up to the top of the transom.
Gave the planks a coat of 50/50 PVA and water mix and allowed to dry. I then drew a guide mark for both of the rear gunports, drilled out the four corners and used my dremel to bore out the majority the ports. Finished off with a sharp blade and file.
Also repeated for all of the port and starboard gunports.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Aussie048 in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Made the decision to do all of the dry fitting of the margin planking. I can then use the margin planking as a gauge to plank the inner bulwarks and remove prior to painting the hull and inside. Ordered some 1mm Maple from CMB to do all of the decking.
First made up two pieces to fit against the transom and the stern frames. Not sure if this is entirely accurate but they fit nicely and set up for the rest of the margin planking.
I cut some initial lengths of maple and did some 'gauging' to try and work out some optimal lengths to cut to. The rearmost pair have started at 8cm length. Then cut some initial shaping into the planks and fine tuned using sandpaper, checking regularly for the fit and adjusting as necessary.
Once the fit against the bulwark was as good as I could make it (bearing in mind the leeway given by the bulwark planking to come), I then used a compass set to 6mm to draw in the shape of the other side of the plank to be cut. Very happy with the results achieved so far. Completed the rearmost pair.
The next plank I will aim to overlap by about 1cm to allow notches to be cut to lock in both planks.
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jim_smits reacted to egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Quick Photo Update..
Hull is painted to about 99% complete, just touch-up's required now.
Next up for Ballier is to put those 'triangular' pieces between the Bulwarks & the Port/Stbd. Transom Frames, then get on with the Margin Doodah Oh Joy..
Incidentally the 'White Stuff' isn't near as severe as it looks in the photos, it is a very off white, but the Studio Flash brightens it.. honestly it does
Thanks For Checking In
Eamonn
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jim_smits got a reaction from Aussie048 in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
More progress this morning.
Managed to plank the inside of the transom ready for the gunports to be cut. Used a piece of decking to get the correct height of the lower planks and then planked up to the top of the transom.
Gave the planks a coat of 50/50 PVA and water mix and allowed to dry. I then drew a guide mark for both of the rear gunports, drilled out the four corners and used my dremel to bore out the majority the ports. Finished off with a sharp blade and file.
Also repeated for all of the port and starboard gunports.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Beef Wellington in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
More progress this morning.
Managed to plank the inside of the transom ready for the gunports to be cut. Used a piece of decking to get the correct height of the lower planks and then planked up to the top of the transom.
Gave the planks a coat of 50/50 PVA and water mix and allowed to dry. I then drew a guide mark for both of the rear gunports, drilled out the four corners and used my dremel to bore out the majority the ports. Finished off with a sharp blade and file.
Also repeated for all of the port and starboard gunports.
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jim_smits got a reaction from egkb in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
This is where my dilemma is; outside is far easier and retains depth of stern frames but will mean that the 'picture frame' on the transom will sit proud and it looks like the plans (haddock not kit) call for it to be flush with the rest of the stern. I may be wrong however....
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jim_smits got a reaction from egkb in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Yeah, was thinking about it.
Although the transom of the ballahoo kit doesn't exactly match that of the Haddock plans I will probably add in the gunports. I need to add a second layer of planking to add some strength. Not sure if inboard or outboard just yet. Leaning towards inboard though at the moment.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Aussie048 in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Quick additional!
After the conversations on Eamonns build I have decided to fill the gaps between the outermost stern counter frames and the bulwarks.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Jonny 007 in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Second planking complete!
Spent this morning finishing off the main strakes and then went back over and added all the stealers that were required. Next step after this was a coat of 50/50 PVA and water to soak into the walnut planking and help reduce any splintering.
Once fully dry, gave a full sanding with 120 grit over the entire planking and get rid of any major lumps and bumps. Then gave the second planking a layer of walnut filler, smeared into the cracks with the mark I thumb. Again allowed to fully dry and a major sanding back down to the wood with 120 grit, followed by 180 grit and finally 240 grit.
Finally gave another coat of 50/50 PVA and water, allowed to dry and a final sanding with 240 grit.
I am hoping that the two soaks of PVA mix will prevent any potential splintering when I come to cut out the gunports, which was something that was a tedious and frustrating task with the Snake build.
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jim_smits got a reaction from DavidM in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Quick additional!
After the conversations on Eamonns build I have decided to fill the gaps between the outermost stern counter frames and the bulwarks.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Aussie048 in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Second planking complete!
Spent this morning finishing off the main strakes and then went back over and added all the stealers that were required. Next step after this was a coat of 50/50 PVA and water to soak into the walnut planking and help reduce any splintering.
Once fully dry, gave a full sanding with 120 grit over the entire planking and get rid of any major lumps and bumps. Then gave the second planking a layer of walnut filler, smeared into the cracks with the mark I thumb. Again allowed to fully dry and a major sanding back down to the wood with 120 grit, followed by 180 grit and finally 240 grit.
Finally gave another coat of 50/50 PVA and water, allowed to dry and a final sanding with 240 grit.
I am hoping that the two soaks of PVA mix will prevent any potential splintering when I come to cut out the gunports, which was something that was a tedious and frustrating task with the Snake build.
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jim_smits got a reaction from egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Dampening the wood helps cutting as well I find.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Jonny 007 in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Starboard side second planking almost complete!
I just need to add in a few stealers at the stern and one more at the bow. Then onto the port side.
Had a tricky little section where the planking from the keel started to meet the planking at the bulwarks but nothing too horrendous that a bit of though and sanding couldn't resolve.
After this a generous sanding, filling and sealing with watered PVA before cutting out the gunports.
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jim_smits got a reaction from egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
As with Nigels post - I was planning onshaping the outer edge of the margin planks to fit the bulwarks and then use a compass to scribe a pencil mark to give inner edge to be cut down to.
Easily said, how easily done is an entirely diffrent matter....!
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jim_smits reacted to Beef Wellington in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Jim - You're absolutely correct - the area marked on my plans showing the trusses is a not printed too well and I couldn't make out the 8 & 9, now I know what to look for that they are definitely marked there! Cheers mate.
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