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  5. glbarlow
    You’re doing quite well with your first model. The breaching lines are enough for such a small model, the effect is there. I’d encourage you to make your own eyelets and ring bolts using the 24 gauge wire (what you have is correct). The result is such an improvement over commercial versions. I made hundreds for Cheerful and Winchelsea, in one way it’s tedious and another therapeutic and in all ways a skill worth learning. I attempt to describe the process in my logs. Give it a try, you’ll start by making 10 to keep 5, but production improves with practice.
  6.    glbarlow reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Edwardkenway- 1:48
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    Definitely wouldn’t leave it as is, it would always bother you. I’d either up removing it and repairing any damage, something I’ve done more than I like. The sanding, heavily taping above and below the wale, seems like a good option as well.
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    Those beams are fun, nice progress. Getting them level and parallel is crucial, lots of test fitting. Look ahead in instructions to see how several of the forecastle beams have to ultimately be positioned. Maybe in a future chapter. Glad to see you’re enjoying it, I kinda miss working on mine.
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    Welcome to the club.
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  21. glbarlow
    Typically the first marking is with a wider plank, I’ve never had this as an issue.
  22. glbarlow
    Absolutely, it is good practice. lining off is tedious but the results is worth it. It applies to any and all wood model ship hulls. Nothing detrimental or any impact at all on the rest of the model. Kit instructions would never cover anything of this detail and seldom offer any help at all on planking.
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    That’s a rally big model ship….which is what this forum is for I thought.
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  29. glbarlow
    The two sides at once is a good idea, after coppering one side of Vanguard I stopped modelling for three years in avoidance of doing the other side. Haven’t coppered anything since. I like the square tuck. Probably like you I’ve been fascinated by them ever since Cheerful.
  30. glbarlow
    Very interesting approach to a frame model! Nice!
  31. glbarlow
    I felt the bits were horribly out of scale (post #19 in my Nelson log linked below) and scratch built my own, something to consider. You’re doing very nice work.
  32. glbarlow
    Not sure if it applies; I learned planking Cheerful and Winchelsea that I edge bent the bow edge of the plank down in order for the to lay up on center at the stem. It seemed counterintuitive but it worked. Maybe what you’re already doing…
  33. glbarlow
    Impressive.
  34. glbarlow
    Your technique and methods are always a joy to follow, well done!
  35. glbarlow
    Just a thought. It’s easier to drill and add the various ring and eye bolts before assembly or at least drill the holes for them.
  36. glbarlow
    Yay for Surprise! Hope you feel better soon.

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