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I have seen these terms within this forum but I can't seem to identify what they mean. Will someone please explain? Thanks! -
That is VERY cool! Thanks for sharing the pics, John. (BTW, nice goose)
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I'm finding it fascinating that the 'instructions' provided by Billings are so..."light". The fun is in encountering each challenge and finding a solution. Just because the kit uses Laser Cut technology sure doesn't mean everything will fit! But moving along...onward and upward...
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What, no glue sniffers?
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While sorting through parts and pieces it dawned on me that the sheets of parts in my kit (wooden components) were totally free of any printing including part numbers and deck planking lines. So I panicked over that until I found Gene Larson’s article on the subject – excellent resource! So I was in my garage varnishing the deck sections when I realized that I already had the perfect solution in lumber from a kit that I did not finish decades ago. I’m going to let the varnish dry, sand it smooth and commence to fastening the deck planking down. The basic keel is laid with the stem and stern posts in place, all held nicely on my build-board. Currently cutting out the frames and sanding the edges smooth in preparation for gluing them in place
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Deck Planking Lines
BassicBill replied to BassicBill's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I was in the garage this morning varnishing the deck sections in preparation for drawing lines when I discovered a stock of perfectly adaptable lumber that I can use as planks. Bonus!! Thanks so much for the suggestions. -
Deck Planking Lines
BassicBill replied to BassicBill's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I did find an article outling how this can be done (Provided by Gene Larson). This will work but I'd sure like to hear about other ideas/methods/techniques... -
I am just beginning to build my Norske Love (Billings). The decks will go in soon after the frames are fastened to the keel. The plans and all photos I can find of this model online show the decks to be printed with planking lines on them. Not so with my kit - the deck pieces are clear of any ink or other markings. So...my question: Is there an efficient method of laying out and marking these lines? I am not able to buy extra lumber in order to glue deck planking down - I'll need to fake this with lines. Thanks in advance.
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Thanks Brian. I was looking at the plastic parts...sure are a lot of them. I'll see what's available to replace them.
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My plans for beginning a scratch build were put on hold by the Commodore this week. We were cruising a LHS in search of materials with which to begin a build that I have been quite excited about. And then the Commodore found the kits. Loooong story short…I walked out with a Billings Norske Love kit. A 70-gun Danish Ship of the Line - late 18th Century. I will begin construction soon (I need to buy a building board and I have another obligation to complete first). I have been doing research online with respect to other modeler’s efforts and have found some excellent resources. These are especially welcome considering the lack of direction within the Billings instructional documentation. This is a pretty ship and I know it will give me hours of enjoyment and relaxation (and occasional stress attacks). I intend to paint it completely (and appropriately) but that process is in the distant future...
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Hey John, that sounds really cool! Any pics?
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Serious question...I have seen so many gorgeous, super-detailed ships completed as close to the prototype as the modellers abilities permit them. Museum quality or better, yet, despite the extreme attention to detail, so many of these models remain unpainted. While I certainly understand the allure and beaty of natural wood, I also know that men-of-war were not unpainted. Most boats & ships were painted. So my question is: after spending hundreds of hours creating these masterpieces, why are modellers not adding appropriate paints/finishes to improve the authenticity of the finished product?
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Thank you Allan. I have an opportunity to browse through a suppliers bins this morning (a rarity for me) and I will look for boxwood to suit. The model will be painted but still, grain would be an issue with oak. Actually today I will be purchasing most of what I need to start my first-ever scratch build. I'm excited!
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How about oak? I have access to 1/4 X 1 1/4" oak...the size seemed like an excellent place to start and oak is oak...thoughts?
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This seems like one of those "stupid" questions that (so I am told) never exists...but...I'm wanting to gather materials to begin a first scratchbuild and the first thing that comes to mind is the keel. Two scenarios: an 18" pinnace and a 37" minesweeper. Any suggestions on what I should be looking for in terms of material? I'm guessing at something along the lines of 5 mm thick stock for the smaller model, maybe 8 or 10 mm for the larger? Thanks in advance for suggestions.
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