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  • Birthday 07/17/1965

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    Really taking shape now, Robin. We have all been there with snapped drill bits. It’s fun digging them out 😡 The fine bits cannot take a lot of lateral pressure. Apparently HSS bits are stronger than the tungsten carbide ones, although the former are more expensive. You should be able to source suitably sized walnut dowel to replace the stock you used on the pumps.In the UK Cornwall Model Boat stocks various sizes. I am sure you will find somewhere closer to home.
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    Glenn, Ouch!! Paul’s tubing idea made me think that you could “fish” the mast and call it a battle damage repair!
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  24. Craigie65
    That is a serious piece of kit!
  25. Craigie65
    Excellent job on the second planking, nice symmetry to your work.
  26. Craigie65
    Gorgeous!
  27. Craigie65
    Ah historical accuracy, it’s a bit of a martinet!
  28. Craigie65
    Andrew, Learning a lot from your build. Those really are mighty tight curves, hope you have enough spare planks to complete. Would be a shame to hide the excellent job you have done with the planking under a coat of paint.
  29. Craigie65
    Thanks Andrew, Anything that makes planking easier is an asset! I am a bit of a sucker for tools, sometime I forget it is the model that is more important. If you are anything like me you will have a drawer (or 2) of little/unused tools.
  30. Craigie65
    Looking good Andrew. Interested in your use of the proportional dividers. How well do the proportional dividers handle the curve of the hull? Or can you only use them on relatively flat areas?
  31. Craigie65
    Hi Robin, Sorry I have not looked in for a while, life eh? You are making great progress, you should find the rest of the build straight forward. I am sure you will have learned a lot from persevering with this build. Looking forward to the next update?
  32. Craigie65
    Andrew, What a good job you have done on the first planking, as Ronald has pointed out those are pretty tight curves! Will you use CA for the second planking?
  33. Craigie65
    Might be known as methylated spirits, or even just meths. Hardware stores and even amazon will sell it. I use isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol. It works well on PVA but can strip acrylic paint!
  34. Craigie65
    Hi Robin, I think you have a bit more sanding to do, fun eh? Run your finger down the hull, if it feels a bump, catch or a depression you need to fix it, otherwise the second planking will show every imperfection.
  35. Craigie65
    Robin, I would not use pins for the second planking if at all possible. You don’t want pin holes to fill! Sorry should have said earlier. Some use thick CA for the second planking, but I find it too unforgiving! I use Titebond PVA and a bit of patience👨🏼‍🦳
  36. Craigie65
    Hey Robin, That is great progress! Sanding and filling will get you a good base for the second planking. The pear planks are slightly thinner and I found these a bit easier to work with. As you say most of it will be under a coat of paint but still good practice! It is a great feeling to finish the hull and start kiting her out. For the nails have you thought about a pin pusher? Vanguard sells this one.

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