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Well, I was wondering what you were going to do to top the figurehead carving ---- now I know. Planking is magnificent and you just continue with these beautiful custom details. Outrageous :) -
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE: Do not touch the previous post with a 10 foot pole.
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Jeff at HobbyMill is spoiling us !!!!
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Don't be in such a rush to finish, my friend. That's when builder's remorse sets in ..... it's like losing an old friend. Then, suddenly, the wheels in your head start turning, the catalogues come out and smoke comes out of your computer as you peruse the internet. VOILA ..... still another new model is delivered to your door
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Holly planking on lower decks looks great. Sharp as a tack (as usual).
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Glad to see you back, Meridith. Treenailing looks spectacular. By all means, post a photo or two of the problem area. Some one of us should be able to assist.
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Sounds like you've gotten through your original frustration. By blending all of the suggestions you'll develop your own method. Patience is (always) the key. Just a word on using CA. I use it myself, like Cookster, in difficult situations. Many do. I believe Chuck Passaro uses it exclusively for planking. I notice that Cookster specified medium grade. It comes in thin, medium, heavy and even a gel. The thicker it is, generally, the longer it takes to set. There is also an accelerator that sets it instantly. I almost never use thin as it sets too quickly and gets all over the place. And if any of them get on the outside of your plank it will almost certainly ruin the finish. It does not sand well. So be VERY careful if you use it, especially on dark wood. Also, be aware that many folks report being allergic to the fumes from the glue as it dries. Hopefully it doesn't affect you. PLANK ON -- you'll soon be seeing them in your dreams
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For a minute I thought I had entered the Twilight Zone and was back in August
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Of course we wish you luck! We all know how frustrating planking can be when you first start. There are many types of pins available that have flanges around the head. You stick the pin itself in the bulkhead and capture the plank with the flange. Here's something I learned during planking my first, the MS kit for Syren. The planks used on real ships of the period were generally about 25-30 feet in length. At your scale, that's about 4.4". That's a rough number and a lot depends on the distance between your bulkheads. Both ends of each plank should rest on a bulkhead. You should have a plan that allows for using planks of approximately this length staggering the joints of the planks in a regular fashion so the joints don't wind up directly next to each other. The bottom line is, it is MUCH easier to lay and control a 4 or 5 inch plank then it is to lay a 24" plank. I recall reading the 'tube' threads on how to soak 24 or 36" planks. Dan Vadas, who is one heck of a builder, chimed in that he uses something like a soda bottle because he never bends anything longer than 10 or 12 inches. Makes sense if you are using pretty much scale length planks! So give this some thought and by all means check the planking tutorials on MSW before you get too frustrated.
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Between Sjors and Popeye we need a scorecard to know which ship is which
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Ah........the old 'The dog ate my calipers' routine
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That's really cute. Might spark some interest in sailing ships for the younger modelers. I'm glad to see it!
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Stand back, take a long look and smile. That's what we're doing on your beauty. You've reached a major milestone so don't miss the opportunity to enjoy your own work. As Aldo says....now it's smooth sailing !!!
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So, Popeye.......given any thought to what you're going to start once you finish these 5
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I empathize, John. Whether it's total completion of the model or finishing a major operation, I think we can all get a little 'stubborn' at times and a setback gets frustrating. You're doing fine by accepting it and doing a mental reset. We can certainly wait.....she's a real beauty.
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Sandpaper is my best friend. Yes, I use emery boards and files. But my go to is sanding blocks. I have many sizes and shapes cut from hardwood. To make life a little easier, I use sticky backed sandpaper that I buy in rolls of 80, 150 and 220 grit. Just lay your block on the sticky side of the paper and cut it out with an exacto knife. I use this brand that I get from Tower Hobbies but I'm sure you can find it around locally. Here's a link: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXK321&P=7
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HMS Victory by JPett - Corel - 1:98
augie replied to JPett's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Hahahaha. You're in rare form today. Never realized how much we missed you during your sabbatical -
Hey Jax! I apologize but somehow I never saw your log! Looking good --- and you are quite far along. I'll be following from here out.
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Hey, you really won the Triple Crown these last 2 days. Great work on Mayflower, your Pats are right in there and work under control. GREAT. You are also in luck. Our Broncos are 4-0................... but I aint a football fan!!!! Don't know what to tell you on the ink. One of those things you have to just 'play with' until YOU are satisfied.
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I can see the individual planks as well as the grain. It looks exactly like well painted wood planking
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I've never seen that arrangement before on the knightheads. Looks sensible. Glad to see you grabbing the bull by the horns.
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Looking just great Sjors. Now get the milk crate and safety harness and crank out the uppermost ones
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