Cap'n Jack
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Gil. I have missed my train stop. I have read this post from the beginning and I am speechless. Your craftsmanship and depth of underpinning knowledge leave me blown away. As for the precision your ship demonstrates - wow. If I can achieve a fraction of what you do I will be a very happy modeller. You're a one off fella - and I would love to see something of this standard in my mess! -
So, I had a brain fart. Trying to get the hull as smooth as possible so that the outer planking goes on as easily and neatly as possible. I decided - as this is a learning thing right - to try two methods of filling the minor gaps that existed between the planks, often resultant from the ears (is that even the right term!) Any how - I filed the port side gaps with minimal filler and starboard got, you guessed it, caked on. Once sanded though the results were similar so I think that the better method was minimal approach - lesson learned!
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Popeye - top tips about the rounding of the bulwark and stern contours. I am using a block and have been quite conscious of those areas! Jonny - you're too kind!! I've started using filler to create the smooth hull that I've been told to aim for - you'll see soon, I'm sure, the volume of filler that I need! Craig - thanks for the direction. I'll check the forum posts on bearding line (quote as I don't know what one is!). And I'll also have a look at the rudder attachments to figure the future challenges! Cheers all. I'm off for an evening of light sanding!!
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Lets see if this one goes turtle.
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The hull is now watertight and firm as!!!!!! Though for some reason the thumbnail is upside down!
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Has it really been 2 months? I've spent a while sanding the hull and working the planks to try for a smoother line - I've also tried to remove the problems at the Bow. Hull is now covered in a 3:1 PVA/ water mix to try and firm up some of the planking a give the 2nd layer more chance of a cleaner finish. Picture to follow.
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Cheers for the feedback Craig. Some of the terminology loses me but I'm sure ill get it! I'll keep updating my build log - perhaps you can remind me when I get near!
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Wow Stuart. I was looking for someone to follow and replicate! Finished so soon! She looks fabulous.
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Jerry, She is breathtaking. You have done the immortal memory proud Sir. I only hope to emulate. BZ.
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Fellow new guy - hello! I'm also building the President though not to the same attention to detail as you! I like the idea of replacing the cannons and looking for the other "attributes" that you mention but for me I'm going to learn doing this model: the techniques and methods to be used and then look to find a better kit for the second effort! Mantua isn't renowned for its kits and had I read the forum that existed before, I wouldn't have started with one! My kit had dried out wood and I had to ring to distributor for instructions. That said the planking has proven fun - I've just coated the outer layer with a PVA/water combo to firm up the inner hull prior to applying the outer hull. Given the free time that I have I'd think that you'll be a little quicker than I but ill look forward to keeping n eye on your progress! Good luck.
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So here the trail dries up. I have had a computer rebuild and my images appear to have been lost - the log from this site were also lost. So I'm now here. The hull first layer is complete. I learned that when glueing strips it is best to run a strip of glue along the full length - it adds so much strength to the hull. There are a few cracks and weakness' here and there. I intend (and have already) to fill some of the larger holes left as I have NO idea how else to deal with them. I am then going to use a waterede down PVA glue to work in between the planks and firm up the inner hull before looking at sanding down to remove the ears (where they exist). I will post a question but here goes for anyone looking at this build. How "sheer" does the hull need to be to get a good finish with the second layer? Perfect?? Nearly perfect. 0.5mm thickness doesnt buy much tolerance and I'd rather not rush!! Cheers for looking folks.
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And here's one last one showing the repaired damage to the main gun deck - resultant from my heavy handed removal of the first few planks. Tit.
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Meanwhile the Stern was taking on a nice shape - though I think that I did start to shape it too early and should have let it be for a while longer!
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The result was, for a first attempt , pretty reasonable - I think!!
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The building of the hull took ages - I couldnt get to grips with the falring edges of the planks and the need to cut in etc. The biggest single challenge was the bow - seen here. I elected to bend the wood in situ - having put it through a bending tool having left it in very hot water for a few minutes to soften - and hold it in place.
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Port side - bow - first few planks
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Stbd side - first few planks
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So I started this a while ago and I'll put the pictures I have thus far. Your comments would be most welcomed!! Having started to plank the frame I discovered an error and had to strip several rows off the hull. This caused a little damage which has been repaired. Now - how do I post photos again??
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This is the restart of this build log - I've been going for a while but the birth of my second child coupled with the normal challenges of life have resulted in something of a stalled start. Here goes!!
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Hi Craig, I too am a beginner and am building this "design" of a frigate. You're right - PRESIDENT never sailed in this guise but as a starter kit I think that this ship offers enough challenges. From me - I think you've done a great job and there are lots of pointers for me to glean information from - that said - if you encoutnered any specific challenges that you think I should know of please let me know!!! Cheers Simon
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