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It's interesting to note the variations in direction of keelson scarphs. On my present model the pieces were installed starting aft. -
Great progress, Frank. I can imagine the awkwardness of planking that bulkhead in situ. And the language that accompanied it!
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As usual, you live fully up to our high expectations of you! Lovely work.
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Make sure it's sealed really well!
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Well, good to see you back, up and running, Alan!
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Did you look at David Antscherl's planking tutorial? That speaks to this topic.
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These elevation marks were made and used only on land-based ordnance. Obviously they would be useless at sea!
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Just caught up with you as well, Drazen. You use some interesting strategies with excellent results. Looking very nice!
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SOLEIL ROYAL 1669 by michel saunier
druxey replied to michel saunier's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
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So, your feathered shipwright does all the work?
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With all due respect to lehmann, many years ago I used the method I described on a model for my daughter. It worked fine. Of course, if the ply is too thick, it's another matter, but I don't think kit maker supply wood any thicker than they need to!
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SOLEIL ROYAL 1669 by michel saunier
druxey replied to michel saunier's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Cher Michel, C'est magnifique! Thank you for sharing your work with us. Your workmanship is superb. If you continue and rig the model, it will be even more impressive. -
You will return and continue Bellona, Mark? Be still, my beating heart! Looking forward to the next instalment. In the meantime, wishing you a safe and hassle-free move.
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I believe that you are correct, Alex. The waterway/margin plank was a longitudinal stringer that strengthened the sides and, like the deck clamps, would have most likely been joined in the same manner.
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Hearty congratulations on the completion of a very fine model, Chuck! Well done.
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I guess there is an exponential amount of dust produced as the scale of the model increases! Have fun, Gaetan....
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As has been remarked many times on MSW: ebony is hard to work, does not glue or bend well and is toxic. It is also expensive. Consider dyeing a different specie of wood black instead. Holly has worked very well for me.
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Paper patterns won't distort if the adhesive does not contain water. I use rubber cement (a thin coat on each surface, allow to dry and press together).
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Jaager's suggestion is a very good one, but I was thinking that the pins would be driven in all the way permanently.
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Ah, I see your issue. Probably the best solution might be as follows: Dry fit the false deck and mark across the middle of the bulkheads. Drill holes through the deck for small brass panel pins or similar. Soak the false deck for several minutes in warm water. (Don't leave it too long, or it may delaminate!) Apply a glue such as Bondfast to the tops of the bulkheads, then lay the the deck in place. Pin down starting along the midline and working progressively towards the edges. The small pins or nails will hold the deck in place and shape while the glue sets up. Good luck with the job. Let us know how it works out!
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Beautiful work, Alex!
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