vaddoc

Some progress and at last, a couple of nice photos to post!
 
I finished the pieces for the deck screwed things together, replaced with wooden nails, add reinforcing pieces underneath, glued everything together and sanded to 400 grit.

Then I had to decide whether to have black or light caulking. Admiral said black, so black it is! I masked the pieces, mixed black acrylic paint with Osmo filler and splashed it on.

Then removed tape and sanded everything smooth. The filler becomes light grey but with Tung oil will go ack to black.

Then I secured the grating with epoxy thickened with gypsum.

I also made a leg to support the deck using a drill sanding  against the disc sander - very fast results.

It does not look too bad! When I have time I ll glue everything together and move on


Regards
Vaddoc

It would be very worthwhile but British homes are tiny and the admiral would not have it...
 
Hakan, I ended up feeling I simply had not enough brain cells for the task! So glad finally it is done.
 
Good to be back Gary. The mould has disappeared now that the garage has been heating up. The shape incident is interesting. I think initially the ribs were pushing the planks outwards but as slowly they started accepting their new shape, the inward pressure from the planks overwhelmed everything. So thwarts are there really to push the planking outwards - had not realised till now.
 
I reworked the deck to make it look more proportioned and nice - photo bellow. Still needs work though

Regards
Vaddoc

It would be very worthwhile but British homes are tiny and the admiral would not have it...
 
Hakan, I ended up feeling I simply had not enough brain cells for the task! So glad finally it is done.
 
Good to be back Gary. The mould has disappeared now that the garage has been heating up. The shape incident is interesting. I think initially the ribs were pushing the planks outwards but as slowly they started accepting their new shape, the inward pressure from the planks overwhelmed everything. So thwarts are there really to push the planking outwards - had not realised till now.
 
I reworked the deck to make it look more proportioned and nice - photo bellow. Still needs work though

Regards
Vaddoc

Oh dear!
It has been 5 months since my last post. The cause has been twofold: Too much work but also serious difficulties with the boat.
 
I returned to the shipyard and found two major issues.
One was mould developing on the model. The garage where I do my modelling has not been heated for months with temperatures as low as -8 C. Thankfully it was like fine dust, easy to remove. But when mould starts growing on your model, it certainly is a subtle sign you 've gone into hibernation!
The other was that the boat had dramatically changed its shape. Initially, the beam wanted to spread so I had to make braces to hold the sides. However, now this was reversed. The planks appeared to push the sides inwards and the beam was drastically reduced, pushing the stem and sternpost outwards.
 
I started pushing the planking outwards with bits of wood, gradually increasing the beam, using the braces as guide - so happy I had taken this precaution. It took a few weeks to get the boat back into the proper shape.

However, the sheer was now a bit wavy so I fixed a couple of very thick strips on the inner aspect - this did the job well. I also heavily reinforced the flimsy braces.



Now, with the boat back in shape, I was able to proceed with the build. I am essentially making it up as I go as I do not have any detailed plans but I do not think I am actually far off. Now, I would like to have a deck at the bow. This proved a fantastically difficult task.
 
I tried all sorts of jigs to mark the planking so that I could install stringers to support the deck. In the end, I started screwing little pieces of wood, and using flat sheets finally got it close enough. This took weeks and months - very difficult.




Then I screwed the stringers which had to be soaked in boiling water as the curve was quite severe. The small wood pieces were then removed
 
Then, I started making a frame with beams to support the deck. I forgot to take pictures though but again, was not easy. In the next photo the frame is ready, waiting for the epoxy to cure.

Next, I slowly started adding the various pieces for the actual deck. It slowly is coming together now.



I hope things will speed up a bit now.
 
Till next time
 
Vaddoc
 

It would be very worthwhile but British homes are tiny and the admiral would not have it...
 
Hakan, I ended up feeling I simply had not enough brain cells for the task! So glad finally it is done.
 
Good to be back Gary. The mould has disappeared now that the garage has been heating up. The shape incident is interesting. I think initially the ribs were pushing the planks outwards but as slowly they started accepting their new shape, the inward pressure from the planks overwhelmed everything. So thwarts are there really to push the planking outwards - had not realised till now.
 
I reworked the deck to make it look more proportioned and nice - photo bellow. Still needs work though

Regards
Vaddoc

It would be very worthwhile but British homes are tiny and the admiral would not have it...
 
Hakan, I ended up feeling I simply had not enough brain cells for the task! So glad finally it is done.
 
Good to be back Gary. The mould has disappeared now that the garage has been heating up. The shape incident is interesting. I think initially the ribs were pushing the planks outwards but as slowly they started accepting their new shape, the inward pressure from the planks overwhelmed everything. So thwarts are there really to push the planking outwards - had not realised till now.
 
I reworked the deck to make it look more proportioned and nice - photo bellow. Still needs work though

Regards
Vaddoc

It would be very worthwhile but British homes are tiny and the admiral would not have it...
 
Hakan, I ended up feeling I simply had not enough brain cells for the task! So glad finally it is done.
 
Good to be back Gary. The mould has disappeared now that the garage has been heating up. The shape incident is interesting. I think initially the ribs were pushing the planks outwards but as slowly they started accepting their new shape, the inward pressure from the planks overwhelmed everything. So thwarts are there really to push the planking outwards - had not realised till now.
 
I reworked the deck to make it look more proportioned and nice - photo bellow. Still needs work though

Regards
Vaddoc

Oh dear!
It has been 5 months since my last post. The cause has been twofold: Too much work but also serious difficulties with the boat.
 
I returned to the shipyard and found two major issues.
One was mould developing on the model. The garage where I do my modelling has not been heated for months with temperatures as low as -8 C. Thankfully it was like fine dust, easy to remove. But when mould starts growing on your model, it certainly is a subtle sign you 've gone into hibernation!
The other was that the boat had dramatically changed its shape. Initially, the beam wanted to spread so I had to make braces to hold the sides. However, now this was reversed. The planks appeared to push the sides inwards and the beam was drastically reduced, pushing the stem and sternpost outwards.
 
I started pushing the planking outwards with bits of wood, gradually increasing the beam, using the braces as guide - so happy I had taken this precaution. It took a few weeks to get the boat back into the proper shape.

However, the sheer was now a bit wavy so I fixed a couple of very thick strips on the inner aspect - this did the job well. I also heavily reinforced the flimsy braces.



Now, with the boat back in shape, I was able to proceed with the build. I am essentially making it up as I go as I do not have any detailed plans but I do not think I am actually far off. Now, I would like to have a deck at the bow. This proved a fantastically difficult task.
 
I tried all sorts of jigs to mark the planking so that I could install stringers to support the deck. In the end, I started screwing little pieces of wood, and using flat sheets finally got it close enough. This took weeks and months - very difficult.




Then I screwed the stringers which had to be soaked in boiling water as the curve was quite severe. The small wood pieces were then removed
 
Then, I started making a frame with beams to support the deck. I forgot to take pictures though but again, was not easy. In the next photo the frame is ready, waiting for the epoxy to cure.

Next, I slowly started adding the various pieces for the actual deck. It slowly is coming together now.



I hope things will speed up a bit now.
 
Till next time
 
Vaddoc
 

It would be very worthwhile but British homes are tiny and the admiral would not have it...
 
Hakan, I ended up feeling I simply had not enough brain cells for the task! So glad finally it is done.
 
Good to be back Gary. The mould has disappeared now that the garage has been heating up. The shape incident is interesting. I think initially the ribs were pushing the planks outwards but as slowly they started accepting their new shape, the inward pressure from the planks overwhelmed everything. So thwarts are there really to push the planking outwards - had not realised till now.
 
I reworked the deck to make it look more proportioned and nice - photo bellow. Still needs work though

Regards
Vaddoc

It would be very worthwhile but British homes are tiny and the admiral would not have it...
 
Hakan, I ended up feeling I simply had not enough brain cells for the task! So glad finally it is done.
 
Good to be back Gary. The mould has disappeared now that the garage has been heating up. The shape incident is interesting. I think initially the ribs were pushing the planks outwards but as slowly they started accepting their new shape, the inward pressure from the planks overwhelmed everything. So thwarts are there really to push the planking outwards - had not realised till now.
 
I reworked the deck to make it look more proportioned and nice - photo bellow. Still needs work though

Regards
Vaddoc

It would be very worthwhile but British homes are tiny and the admiral would not have it...
 
Hakan, I ended up feeling I simply had not enough brain cells for the task! So glad finally it is done.
 
Good to be back Gary. The mould has disappeared now that the garage has been heating up. The shape incident is interesting. I think initially the ribs were pushing the planks outwards but as slowly they started accepting their new shape, the inward pressure from the planks overwhelmed everything. So thwarts are there really to push the planking outwards - had not realised till now.
 
I reworked the deck to make it look more proportioned and nice - photo bellow. Still needs work though

Regards
Vaddoc

It would be very worthwhile but British homes are tiny and the admiral would not have it...
 
Hakan, I ended up feeling I simply had not enough brain cells for the task! So glad finally it is done.
 
Good to be back Gary. The mould has disappeared now that the garage has been heating up. The shape incident is interesting. I think initially the ribs were pushing the planks outwards but as slowly they started accepting their new shape, the inward pressure from the planks overwhelmed everything. So thwarts are there really to push the planking outwards - had not realised till now.
 
I reworked the deck to make it look more proportioned and nice - photo bellow. Still needs work though

Regards
Vaddoc

It would be very worthwhile but British homes are tiny and the admiral would not have it...
 
Hakan, I ended up feeling I simply had not enough brain cells for the task! So glad finally it is done.
 
Good to be back Gary. The mould has disappeared now that the garage has been heating up. The shape incident is interesting. I think initially the ribs were pushing the planks outwards but as slowly they started accepting their new shape, the inward pressure from the planks overwhelmed everything. So thwarts are there really to push the planking outwards - had not realised till now.
 
I reworked the deck to make it look more proportioned and nice - photo bellow. Still needs work though

Regards
Vaddoc

Oh dear!
It has been 5 months since my last post. The cause has been twofold: Too much work but also serious difficulties with the boat.
 
I returned to the shipyard and found two major issues.
One was mould developing on the model. The garage where I do my modelling has not been heated for months with temperatures as low as -8 C. Thankfully it was like fine dust, easy to remove. But when mould starts growing on your model, it certainly is a subtle sign you 've gone into hibernation!
The other was that the boat had dramatically changed its shape. Initially, the beam wanted to spread so I had to make braces to hold the sides. However, now this was reversed. The planks appeared to push the sides inwards and the beam was drastically reduced, pushing the stem and sternpost outwards.
 
I started pushing the planking outwards with bits of wood, gradually increasing the beam, using the braces as guide - so happy I had taken this precaution. It took a few weeks to get the boat back into the proper shape.

However, the sheer was now a bit wavy so I fixed a couple of very thick strips on the inner aspect - this did the job well. I also heavily reinforced the flimsy braces.



Now, with the boat back in shape, I was able to proceed with the build. I am essentially making it up as I go as I do not have any detailed plans but I do not think I am actually far off. Now, I would like to have a deck at the bow. This proved a fantastically difficult task.
 
I tried all sorts of jigs to mark the planking so that I could install stringers to support the deck. In the end, I started screwing little pieces of wood, and using flat sheets finally got it close enough. This took weeks and months - very difficult.




Then I screwed the stringers which had to be soaked in boiling water as the curve was quite severe. The small wood pieces were then removed
 
Then, I started making a frame with beams to support the deck. I forgot to take pictures though but again, was not easy. In the next photo the frame is ready, waiting for the epoxy to cure.

Next, I slowly started adding the various pieces for the actual deck. It slowly is coming together now.



I hope things will speed up a bit now.
 
Till next time
 
Vaddoc
 

Oh dear!
It has been 5 months since my last post. The cause has been twofold: Too much work but also serious difficulties with the boat.
 
I returned to the shipyard and found two major issues.
One was mould developing on the model. The garage where I do my modelling has not been heated for months with temperatures as low as -8 C. Thankfully it was like fine dust, easy to remove. But when mould starts growing on your model, it certainly is a subtle sign you 've gone into hibernation!
The other was that the boat had dramatically changed its shape. Initially, the beam wanted to spread so I had to make braces to hold the sides. However, now this was reversed. The planks appeared to push the sides inwards and the beam was drastically reduced, pushing the stem and sternpost outwards.
 
I started pushing the planking outwards with bits of wood, gradually increasing the beam, using the braces as guide - so happy I had taken this precaution. It took a few weeks to get the boat back into the proper shape.

However, the sheer was now a bit wavy so I fixed a couple of very thick strips on the inner aspect - this did the job well. I also heavily reinforced the flimsy braces.



Now, with the boat back in shape, I was able to proceed with the build. I am essentially making it up as I go as I do not have any detailed plans but I do not think I am actually far off. Now, I would like to have a deck at the bow. This proved a fantastically difficult task.
 
I tried all sorts of jigs to mark the planking so that I could install stringers to support the deck. In the end, I started screwing little pieces of wood, and using flat sheets finally got it close enough. This took weeks and months - very difficult.




Then I screwed the stringers which had to be soaked in boiling water as the curve was quite severe. The small wood pieces were then removed
 
Then, I started making a frame with beams to support the deck. I forgot to take pictures though but again, was not easy. In the next photo the frame is ready, waiting for the epoxy to cure.

Next, I slowly started adding the various pieces for the actual deck. It slowly is coming together now.



I hope things will speed up a bit now.
 
Till next time
 
Vaddoc
 

Oh dear!
It has been 5 months since my last post. The cause has been twofold: Too much work but also serious difficulties with the boat.
 
I returned to the shipyard and found two major issues.
One was mould developing on the model. The garage where I do my modelling has not been heated for months with temperatures as low as -8 C. Thankfully it was like fine dust, easy to remove. But when mould starts growing on your model, it certainly is a subtle sign you 've gone into hibernation!
The other was that the boat had dramatically changed its shape. Initially, the beam wanted to spread so I had to make braces to hold the sides. However, now this was reversed. The planks appeared to push the sides inwards and the beam was drastically reduced, pushing the stem and sternpost outwards.
 
I started pushing the planking outwards with bits of wood, gradually increasing the beam, using the braces as guide - so happy I had taken this precaution. It took a few weeks to get the boat back into the proper shape.

However, the sheer was now a bit wavy so I fixed a couple of very thick strips on the inner aspect - this did the job well. I also heavily reinforced the flimsy braces.



Now, with the boat back in shape, I was able to proceed with the build. I am essentially making it up as I go as I do not have any detailed plans but I do not think I am actually far off. Now, I would like to have a deck at the bow. This proved a fantastically difficult task.
 
I tried all sorts of jigs to mark the planking so that I could install stringers to support the deck. In the end, I started screwing little pieces of wood, and using flat sheets finally got it close enough. This took weeks and months - very difficult.




Then I screwed the stringers which had to be soaked in boiling water as the curve was quite severe. The small wood pieces were then removed
 
Then, I started making a frame with beams to support the deck. I forgot to take pictures though but again, was not easy. In the next photo the frame is ready, waiting for the epoxy to cure.

Next, I slowly started adding the various pieces for the actual deck. It slowly is coming together now.



I hope things will speed up a bit now.
 
Till next time
 
Vaddoc
 

Indeed Bob!😁
I was referring to methylated spirits.

Good advice above, however I personally never liked Shellac or PVA for sealing wood. I ve been using Decoart wood sealer for years. Water based, dries in 10 min. Absolutely wonderful stuff. A bottle will last years and years - shelf life it seems indefinite.
 
Deco Art Americana Multi-Purpose Sealer-8oz, Other, Multicoloured, 236 ml (Pack of 1) : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Oh dear!
It has been 5 months since my last post. The cause has been twofold: Too much work but also serious difficulties with the boat.
 
I returned to the shipyard and found two major issues.
One was mould developing on the model. The garage where I do my modelling has not been heated for months with temperatures as low as -8 C. Thankfully it was like fine dust, easy to remove. But when mould starts growing on your model, it certainly is a subtle sign you 've gone into hibernation!
The other was that the boat had dramatically changed its shape. Initially, the beam wanted to spread so I had to make braces to hold the sides. However, now this was reversed. The planks appeared to push the sides inwards and the beam was drastically reduced, pushing the stem and sternpost outwards.
 
I started pushing the planking outwards with bits of wood, gradually increasing the beam, using the braces as guide - so happy I had taken this precaution. It took a few weeks to get the boat back into the proper shape.

However, the sheer was now a bit wavy so I fixed a couple of very thick strips on the inner aspect - this did the job well. I also heavily reinforced the flimsy braces.



Now, with the boat back in shape, I was able to proceed with the build. I am essentially making it up as I go as I do not have any detailed plans but I do not think I am actually far off. Now, I would like to have a deck at the bow. This proved a fantastically difficult task.
 
I tried all sorts of jigs to mark the planking so that I could install stringers to support the deck. In the end, I started screwing little pieces of wood, and using flat sheets finally got it close enough. This took weeks and months - very difficult.




Then I screwed the stringers which had to be soaked in boiling water as the curve was quite severe. The small wood pieces were then removed
 
Then, I started making a frame with beams to support the deck. I forgot to take pictures though but again, was not easy. In the next photo the frame is ready, waiting for the epoxy to cure.

Next, I slowly started adding the various pieces for the actual deck. It slowly is coming together now.



I hope things will speed up a bit now.
 
Till next time
 
Vaddoc
 

Oh dear!
It has been 5 months since my last post. The cause has been twofold: Too much work but also serious difficulties with the boat.
 
I returned to the shipyard and found two major issues.
One was mould developing on the model. The garage where I do my modelling has not been heated for months with temperatures as low as -8 C. Thankfully it was like fine dust, easy to remove. But when mould starts growing on your model, it certainly is a subtle sign you 've gone into hibernation!
The other was that the boat had dramatically changed its shape. Initially, the beam wanted to spread so I had to make braces to hold the sides. However, now this was reversed. The planks appeared to push the sides inwards and the beam was drastically reduced, pushing the stem and sternpost outwards.
 
I started pushing the planking outwards with bits of wood, gradually increasing the beam, using the braces as guide - so happy I had taken this precaution. It took a few weeks to get the boat back into the proper shape.

However, the sheer was now a bit wavy so I fixed a couple of very thick strips on the inner aspect - this did the job well. I also heavily reinforced the flimsy braces.



Now, with the boat back in shape, I was able to proceed with the build. I am essentially making it up as I go as I do not have any detailed plans but I do not think I am actually far off. Now, I would like to have a deck at the bow. This proved a fantastically difficult task.
 
I tried all sorts of jigs to mark the planking so that I could install stringers to support the deck. In the end, I started screwing little pieces of wood, and using flat sheets finally got it close enough. This took weeks and months - very difficult.




Then I screwed the stringers which had to be soaked in boiling water as the curve was quite severe. The small wood pieces were then removed
 
Then, I started making a frame with beams to support the deck. I forgot to take pictures though but again, was not easy. In the next photo the frame is ready, waiting for the epoxy to cure.

Next, I slowly started adding the various pieces for the actual deck. It slowly is coming together now.



I hope things will speed up a bit now.
 
Till next time
 
Vaddoc
 

Dear all
 
Thank you for your likes and for visiting. I certainly have missed MSW!
 
@Bedford I will seal the wood Bedford both inside and out. I doubt though this will stop the beech changing its dimensions and I am certain the paint will crack along the plank edges. But it's ok!
 
@Wintergreen I will paint the hull Hakan and I ll fill the few dimples at the bow. Not sure if it will look authentic though! I was actually thinking of using enamel paint for this boat not sure if the wood moving makes it a worse or better choice.
 
In the last two months the only thing I have been able to get done is sanding of the hull. But the amount of sanding needed has been epic: starting at 60 grit, then 80, 100, 120, 180 and finally 240. It is a big girl and both the filler and beech wood are hard so hard work.
 
The photos bellow show the hull as it is after the 240 grit sanding. I ll do a bit more filling, then sand to 320 grit, seal and re-sand to 320. The hull will be painted after the interior is complete so that it is rigid.



The hull is very smooth and started to reflect light. A long way to go but it is getting there.
 
Regards
Vaddoc
 

Oh dear!
It has been 5 months since my last post. The cause has been twofold: Too much work but also serious difficulties with the boat.
 
I returned to the shipyard and found two major issues.
One was mould developing on the model. The garage where I do my modelling has not been heated for months with temperatures as low as -8 C. Thankfully it was like fine dust, easy to remove. But when mould starts growing on your model, it certainly is a subtle sign you 've gone into hibernation!
The other was that the boat had dramatically changed its shape. Initially, the beam wanted to spread so I had to make braces to hold the sides. However, now this was reversed. The planks appeared to push the sides inwards and the beam was drastically reduced, pushing the stem and sternpost outwards.
 
I started pushing the planking outwards with bits of wood, gradually increasing the beam, using the braces as guide - so happy I had taken this precaution. It took a few weeks to get the boat back into the proper shape.

However, the sheer was now a bit wavy so I fixed a couple of very thick strips on the inner aspect - this did the job well. I also heavily reinforced the flimsy braces.



Now, with the boat back in shape, I was able to proceed with the build. I am essentially making it up as I go as I do not have any detailed plans but I do not think I am actually far off. Now, I would like to have a deck at the bow. This proved a fantastically difficult task.
 
I tried all sorts of jigs to mark the planking so that I could install stringers to support the deck. In the end, I started screwing little pieces of wood, and using flat sheets finally got it close enough. This took weeks and months - very difficult.




Then I screwed the stringers which had to be soaked in boiling water as the curve was quite severe. The small wood pieces were then removed
 
Then, I started making a frame with beams to support the deck. I forgot to take pictures though but again, was not easy. In the next photo the frame is ready, waiting for the epoxy to cure.

Next, I slowly started adding the various pieces for the actual deck. It slowly is coming together now.



I hope things will speed up a bit now.
 
Till next time
 
Vaddoc
 

Oh dear!
It has been 5 months since my last post. The cause has been twofold: Too much work but also serious difficulties with the boat.
 
I returned to the shipyard and found two major issues.
One was mould developing on the model. The garage where I do my modelling has not been heated for months with temperatures as low as -8 C. Thankfully it was like fine dust, easy to remove. But when mould starts growing on your model, it certainly is a subtle sign you 've gone into hibernation!
The other was that the boat had dramatically changed its shape. Initially, the beam wanted to spread so I had to make braces to hold the sides. However, now this was reversed. The planks appeared to push the sides inwards and the beam was drastically reduced, pushing the stem and sternpost outwards.
 
I started pushing the planking outwards with bits of wood, gradually increasing the beam, using the braces as guide - so happy I had taken this precaution. It took a few weeks to get the boat back into the proper shape.

However, the sheer was now a bit wavy so I fixed a couple of very thick strips on the inner aspect - this did the job well. I also heavily reinforced the flimsy braces.



Now, with the boat back in shape, I was able to proceed with the build. I am essentially making it up as I go as I do not have any detailed plans but I do not think I am actually far off. Now, I would like to have a deck at the bow. This proved a fantastically difficult task.
 
I tried all sorts of jigs to mark the planking so that I could install stringers to support the deck. In the end, I started screwing little pieces of wood, and using flat sheets finally got it close enough. This took weeks and months - very difficult.




Then I screwed the stringers which had to be soaked in boiling water as the curve was quite severe. The small wood pieces were then removed
 
Then, I started making a frame with beams to support the deck. I forgot to take pictures though but again, was not easy. In the next photo the frame is ready, waiting for the epoxy to cure.

Next, I slowly started adding the various pieces for the actual deck. It slowly is coming together now.



I hope things will speed up a bit now.
 
Till next time
 
Vaddoc
 

For hand held (rotary) tools in sub milimeter sizes, I am using Heller drills or Proxon drills. I have the small Proxon drill press which is wonderful. Small footprint, easy to use, just great. Combined with carbide drill is a great tool, can drill through anything with accuracy. Would be the thing to take to a deserted island, along with my disc sander. Carbide drills cannot be used with hand held drills, they ll break inside your piece and cause issues. Similarly, be careful using black hardened steel drills with hand held drills- they are also fragile although very sharp.
To avoid breaking bits, go for the fastest speed without burning the wood, though some woods respond poorly and will start smoking when drilled.

Take a small piece of plank material, rest it on the frame, slide it down on to the rabet line, cut the bevel so the plank thickness is all in the rabet groove, with the plank piece resting on wood in both surfaces. Do the same for all frames (the angle will constantly change). Connect all the rabet segments you ve cut eyeballing things and/or using pieced of plank material. Rabet done