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I agree with Marc that, for fine work, breath control is essential. It's a very zen and highly focussed exercise. A really good quality sable brush that 'points' well is another ingredient for success. Oh, yes, and patience!
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Looks terrific! Well done, Bob. Please make sure she gets a protective case now, she's worth it.
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Traditionally decks were nailed and the heads countersunk. The hole above was filled with a diamond shaped or round wood plug, grain running the same way as the planking. As a result it is not very visible. Side and bottom planking treenails are far more obvious. My personal preference is no treenails in deck planks, although many models have them.
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druxey replied to ChrisLBren's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
The most likely reason for the groove is that the tip end of the plank drops as it comes off the outfeed table. Two solutions: One, hold the outfed plank close to the lip of the outfeed table, not its far end. Two, construct an extension to the outfeed side to support longer stock. -
As you are using card, why not paper sails as well? Many model-makers use SilkSpan with great success.
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Generally panes were no larger than about 9" by 12". Some contemporary models show sashes as well, just to up the game. You can see tis in one of the photos you posted. If you are building at 1:48, you should be able to use 1/64" square Castello or similar to form the dividing muntins. The trick is an accurate card pattern of each light from which to work. One method is shown in TFFM, Volume II. Cuttigng and gluing wood will be easier than wire!
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It will be next year, I understand. Well worth waiting for!
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That red line measurement should run all the way along the post, up the transom bulkhead and to the 'corner' where the strip representing the topside comes; just like the other green measurements.
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Off to flying start! But do take things at an easy pace, or 'oopsies' will ensue!
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