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Methods on the "puzzle" varied from country to country, and sometimes shipyard to shipyard depending on what wood was available. There's a Fair American in the scratch area along with two Rattlesnakes that might help. In the kits, there's an Armed Virginia Sloop by DocBlake. There's books for specific ships and classes, but I'm not sure which one would work for the Fair American. Perhaps one of the other members might know for certain.
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Define "best"? Location? Price? Service?
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That's great news, Bob. I agree, that kind of turn around is unheard of.
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Hmm..... Let me simplify.... here's a picture. The planks between the first wale and the last are all wide and thick. Starting after the first, they all get thinner until they're at the same thickness as the lower planks. They also change in width. I've taken a bit of liberty on the width change as I wasn't sure I could match the width at each strake. If I were doing this again <cold shiver up the spine> I would as I'm more confident and comfortable with what's needed. As for the tapering I mentioned, I lined off the hull, figured out how many strakes I needed and marked every frame to show the width. Do to the shape of hull, the planks take some "unique" twists, turns and tapering. It's not a uniform taper. I hope this helps. If not, let me know and I'll try to show it differently. The other ships (kits) I've done, and the ships I have plans for (English and American) don't have a lot "strangeness" to them by comparison. Edit: Click the picture to make it bigger and readable.
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I'll be honest, right now to my eye, it needs a lot of work but we'll see. I'm hoping that just some heavy sanding as the planks were not all same thickness. I ran out and when I cut some more, I was off a tad... I'm happy though. Good grief. I just realized I've been working on this hull planking since January... More difficult.. hmm.... I'm trying to do it scale? Ok..seriously, the kits that I did had much wider planks and were all double planked hulls so on this one I get one shot at making it right. No sanding filler, no fudging. The Triton cross-section was pretty straight forward. And yes, I'm trying to be a perfectionist... This one... I want it to scale and as close as I can.. a personal challenge and French planking of this this period has some challenges. The planking thins out as it approaches the turn of the bilge. It starts out thick and thins down. There's no distinct wales like on the English/American ships of the period. Only a "step". The ebony strake at the bottom of the gunports is the first wale plank. The wale strakes are all 3/16" wide with some tapering at the bow and definitely some unique twists at the stern. The lower strakes are all 1/8" wide and taper at the bow. Towards the stern, they taper again and then go wide at the rudder post. On the bright side... thanks to the help and advice from people here at MSW the planking is almost finished.
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Ah... in my top picture, there's a clothes pin (peg) at the bow. The spring has been reversed and sandpaper glued to the gripping area on both pieces. I've been using that method as there just isn't a way I could find to secure the planking at the bow while spiling and then gluing.
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Now there's an image and thought.. a cannon behind the couch. I love it. That is some incredible detailing you're doing, Siggi. Very well done.
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I appreciate the comments and insight. We're pretty sure surgery isn't the answer. We do need to get her off the opiates due to bowel problems and still get pain relief. Being in Oregon, we're working on the "alternative" but her back isn't simple due to a lifetime of compensation. We think the pain clinic is on the right path.... we'll see. Back on topic... here's a pic... 6 more strakes to go and one (at the bow) will need to be a drop plank... <sigh> I tried to get it without one.. but not going to happen.
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If the pins/nails are just used for holding planks in place while gluing, here's I've finally settled on after trying other types of clamps, nails, etc.... Office pushpin. Drill a hole off to the side of the plank such that the pin fits snugly... not tight, and not loose. When done, just pull it out. No damage to the plank. See photos... and please excuse the mess... this is still work in progress.
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Rob, Have a look here: http://www.thurstonmfg.com/cut-off-saws.html They might even have a UK distributor. I've seen their blades listed by other companies and I've also bought direct. I don't what VAT and shipping would add, though.
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Jesse, Testor's used to make a "wood" color that worked well as a base. Then with dry brushing you can some detail to give it a wood appearance. I haven't seen it but then again, I haven't been looking for it.
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1/10-scale Japanese Fishing Boat kit from Thermal Studios
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All I'll add at this point is that she is on opiates and trying (always to get off). She has more issues than what's been mentioned but the list is extensive. The lady is tougher than any 10 Marines I've ever met and at the pain clinic she didn't minimize like she usually does. We're working our way through this. I'm damn glad the wood is patient. Been trying to get another strake done today and wood just sits there looking at me...
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What Erik said, Joss. It looks great.
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Thanks for the comments and well-wishes. Janet is just dealing some deterioration of various bits and pieces in her back and some congenital issues. Not life-threatening but very painful. After going through 3 back doctors who said "there's nothing we can do", she's working with a pain clinic. We're in the early stages of this so we'll see where it goes. Yes.. I'm also acquainted with the one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest. :P
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That does seem to be the way it works. 3am and the brain fires off a broadside that can't be ignored....
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It's good to see that you've returned, Jim. I'm looking forward to seeing more on this project.
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I found these also: http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=122_141&sort=20a&page=2&zenid=6158c1280ca2607c088597a758e7cfc4 If you Google "28mm naval figures" (without the quotes) there's a lot of links with a wide range of prices, finish, and quality.
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Hi Chris. Thanks for good words and the look-see. Inspite of the setbacks and slow going right now, it's still fun and relaxing.
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That "door".... uh-- yes.. As I recall, the museums drawings were done in the 70's based on early research. At that point, they still thought the paint was blue and the figures were gilded. It could be that the plans haven't been updated. That might just be a ventilation hole cut in after the ship was raised... I'm not sure but then, I'm no expert. You might email the museum and ask. Include what you've given us. Fred Hocker and there's another gentleman who's name escapes me are good about helping out modelers on this kind of thing.
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Hmm... constructive criticism.. I see skills!!! The lids look great and are mounted shipshape and in Bristol fashion. Keep up the good works.
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Good to see you found your way back, Robbyn. Welcome back home. Lovely workshop.. I like all the windows. You'll get back in the swing of things as it's sort of like riding a bicycle. You might fall once or twice and scrape your knee but you'll get the hang and the rhythm again.
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Late to the party, I guess which is better than never. Looking good, Jack.
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