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Take your time.....your motivation will come back. I promise! We all hit a little flat spot now and then (especially during the dreaded rats).- 384 replies
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Deck planking is always exciting as she starts to come to life. Try to get that first one centered as much as you can. I think what Sjors is asking is do you run full deck length planks for the whole deck. If that's what the instructions say, ok. In 'real life' the planks are usually only 25 or 30 feet long so it takes many sections to run the length of the deck. These planks are also staggered in a regular pattern. That staggering can be simulated, if you wish, if you use whole planks. This is the type of thing you might do as your experience grows. I think it's always a good idea to stick with the instructions on your first model or two while checking other logs to see how others do the same operation. That's what we all do and how we all slowly grow as we move closer to true scale techniques.
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OK, just wanted to check on mine. Yes, the foremast is at 90 degrees to the deck. Only the main mast is raked (aft). The holes in that hatch are where the anchor lines will end as that is where they disappeared to go below deck.
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Richard- wrap your thread around a dowel 10 times and then measure that. It will be a more accurate reading.
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Incredible piece of work Sherry.
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Oh, yeah...nice shrouds. But it's Pegasus himself that keeps catching my eye
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Before I begin fairing the hull, I like to have a few bent planks available to check the flow of the planks. To do this, I make up a quick bending jig (Chuck depicts this in the practicum). I first trace an outline of the hull curvature from the plans. I also prepare about a dozen screws: The screws are wrapped in heat shrink electrical insulation. As they will be holding wet planks to dry, if you don't do this the planks may discolor. I then slightly exaggerate the traced curve (to allow for 'spring back') and transfer it to an old cutting board. Holes are drilled and the screws firmly fixed in place. Here's a soaked plank drying in the jig: After a few hours, the desired curve has been 'set' in the wood. This photo shows a second wet plank now drying while the first sits outside the jig now permanently curved: The jig will hold up to 4 planks set vertically on edge all at the same time. This is more then enough once planking begins. It's easy, cheap and ......... it works! I'll review this when actual planking begins.......in 2014
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Thanks for the Morgan pics!
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Watching your work has been a pleasure. There is no question in my mind that you have great talent and desire, much of which has yet to show itself. Your interplay with BE reveals that. Work at the pace that fits into your life. We'll all still be here waiting to admire.
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Well done, my friend
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Thanks to ALL for looking in. No, no speed building here......just 3 consecutive rainy days. And Ben certainly set the record straight on hull planking. Tune back in next season . I'm glad Rusty and Ben, our Confed 'vets', are having fond memories. Don't anyone mention to them that their 2 Confed logs are my North Star.
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Aye, mate. They be a salty bunch. WELL DONE!
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Your reasoning on the keel sounds good David. But I'm no expert on double planking so wait a bit for a confirmation from one of our folks.
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Yes, that was it exactly. Thanks Patrick!
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Here's a link for it: http://www.jbweld.com/product/j-b-weld/
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Would be nice to see a photo. But if you need something that attaches to metal and can be drilled, there is a product called JB Weld. You spread it on, like an epoxy and, once it's set it acts like a (soft) metal. Many hobby stores carry it or a good hardware store.
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The remaining two lower deck platforms have been installed and finished. Here's the largest: As per Chuck's suggestion, I've also painted the areas on the bulkheads immediately surrounding the platforms black. I have also installed the safety timbers across the bulkhead uprights (whoops.....almost said 'horns). These supports are 1/4" birch, which I have a ton of for aircraft use. It's a snug fit and, hopefully, will support these fragile pieces until I get the hull faired: With those supports she almost looks like a candidate for an additional deck. I could make her a 54!!!!!!! No, 36 is more than enough. Next step is fairing the hull so Colorado is now on 'Sawdust Alert'.
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Looking forward to the Morgan photos John. I think she was re-launched just a month or two ago.
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Looks like the Aggy is fast becoming an MSW favorite . With George and Mobbsie moving at light speed it will be good to have Sjors at his usual pace.
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You're building a beautiful vessel there George. And you're already in great company.
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I believe that at Trafalgar, with Nelson of course on HMS Victory, he was more than delighted to see Agamemnon joining his force commenting that now it would be a proper battle!
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CONGRATULATIONS, COMMODORE SJORS. You've picked a fine vessel to add to your fleet. Thank you for posting the history as well as the details on the kit. I will, of course, be following with great interest. You also have my respect for being able to keep the box closed for 1.32 hours after you got home I shall now spend the rest of my morning attempting to calculate how many untied ratlines you are committed to with the SI, Mirage and now Aggie all in the shipyard.
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Keith - On this section I used only the 'natural' stain so no, it doesn't have much color added. I use oil based stain products exclusively. If you want a tutorial on finishes I'd suggest you check Salty Sea Dog's log on the CW Morgan Whaleboat. He is a master with wood finishes as I believe he finishes guitars professionally.
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Move that darned motorcycle. It's blocking my view from the kitchen window.
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