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Phil, As has been said many times before.... go buy your own curling iron. The Admirals don't appreciate us messing with their "tools". Better yet, find the one of the Admiral's you want and go buy her the new one and swap. Small price to pay for "peace in our time". Ulises is correct. For hardwoods, they need soaking. Exceptionally hardwoods like ebony will need repeated soakings and bendings.
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I have a question about the bolts with the square heads that you made in Post #94. How did you form the square head? Did you heat them and then shape using the tool you showed earlier? Or did you heat the brass to melting and use that tool as a mold? Wonderful work so far. I'm enjoying watching your technique.
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Richard, I hope you don't mind if I pull up a chair. I'm rather fond of the "rare" builds.
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Nicely done, Xyxuz.
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My personal favorite is an old curling iron.. soak the planks and bend it using the heat from the curling iron. Phil, do a search on this area using the keywords "bending" and "planks". There's lots of methods. I found 9 topics using those terms..
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Soak them, the wrap in a wet (not dripping) paper towel. It will depend upon the power level of the microwave for the amount of time needed. Test on some scrap if at all possible, first. The basic problem though, is the length of the planks and I suggest using the turntable to evenly distribute the microwave energy. Oh.. and get the Admiral's okie-dokie lest you be consigned to picking oakum and eating bread and water.
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Ron, Very well done.
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Vince, Excellent work. As for where to display them... talk to the folks at your local library or a museum.
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Piet, I like the way you're doing this. Methodical trial and error and it seems to be working out very well.
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ancre Le Fleuron by cabrapente - FINISHED
mtaylor replied to cabrapente's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
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MDF for forms
mtaylor replied to grsjax's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Wayne, Nope....MDF is usually a brown, smooth and looks like what we knew as Masonite. Might be the same stuff. https://www.google.com/search?q=particle+board&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=86GbUqKrH6q5igLJ7YGQBg&sqi=2&ved=0CEUQsAQ&biw=1348&bih=742#q=mdf&tbm=isch Particle board is wood color, and you can see the chunks of wood. https://www.google.com/search?q=particle+board&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=86GbUqKrH6q5igLJ7YGQBg&sqi=2&ved=0CEUQsAQ&biw=1348&bih=742 Similar but different. -
Well done, Augie. And good advice on pre-bending the planks. Ok.. Novemeber is like over in 30 some hours so you only have to hold out for a bit longer. December will be better.
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Wasa by Lin Feng - Sergal - 1:60
mtaylor replied to Lin Feng's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1501 - 1750
Dkettl. Ask your planking question here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/ I think you'll get more eyes on it and more answers. -
Ian, If it fits, just make sure it's secure and go slowly. I almost ravaged a deck doing that way but I started with the full-sized bit. I've learned to go slow and start with the smallest bit I can find.
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Dave, Very clean work on her/it.... dunno' what these would be called.
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Symiaki Skafi by stelios
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They did it same way in many other countries also. Still, I left openings for mine to get a saw or file into and it is scaring me at times. To have a solid wall of wood to cut ports is amazing. I'm still following you and loving your build, even though I may not say much. Many other had round also, some just had the wreaths, others seem to have what you show.
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MDF for forms
mtaylor replied to grsjax's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
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Hi John, Very nice re-work. Keep it up. You're doing a fine job.
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You're off to a great start, Bill. I agree with with others about the keel and being straight. Oh.. while you are at it, scatter some sawdust on that work area so the rest of us don't feel bad.
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The Department of the Army, Engineers has done the same thing along the Mississippi River at the various locks and dams. Makes for a great afternoon or early evening to go and watch the tows and barges lock through.
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Ian, I'm going to assume you're using a drill press for the mast holes...???? Start with a small drill (say 1mm) and slowly go larger and larger (1 mm steps or even 5. if you feel paranoid) until you get the size you need. A drill press would ensure that the drill goes dead center each time.
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Nice work, Daniel. Don't consider it as being "lonely", consider it as "being one of a kind".
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