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Thanks guys! It’s turning out ok, definitely learning a lot. JJ -
Almost ready to flip her over and start working the other direction I just need Add the black strake and open up the planking for the doorway and a few more details this week.
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Looks really good Chuck, looking forward to chapter 4, chapter three as well. Lol. does the 1/48 figure come with chapter 4? I could use a project manager on my Winnie. JJ
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I really like how the Amazon is finished, it has a nice weathered look. Not sure if this is from age or intended but I makes it look real. A lot of the models at the naval academy appear like this. I also like Minervas finish..I can’t decide either, on which direction to take mine! JJ
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Thanks for the likes and comments guys. Happy modeling . JJ
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What did you use to make those? They look good! JJ
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Starting on the port side tomorrow, got the black strake on, which proved to be a test of ones patience no doubt. Wales painted and I think I took care of my issue with the second layer of Wales having a gap. The drop plank is in position and required very little sanding on top to meet the Wales. The cedar has proved to be an amazing material, On the aft end of the wales, I was able to sand a very sharp edge at the counter that I finished off with 800 grit prior to paint. The black strake was cut below 1/32” at an average of .025”, it proved to be very difficult to manipulate (wouldn’t edge bend) and easily screwed up. But it got it to sit...with a few scars but it will be ok. i need to get some WOP on there ASAP now but I was slightly concerned about how yellow it will be, so I did two samples both with CA smudges that were sanded off (just like my model) to see how the wood would take a light bit of color as well as WOP on the normal cedar and the CA tainted. I think I will just apply WOP to the bare cedar to avoid any light spots caused by the CA. But I’m curious what you guys think. The slightly tinted one (with WOP on top) is aft of the plain WOP one, both have CA smudges on the top two planks in the middle. For some reason the camera always makes it look worse! My photos are my own worst enemy! JJ
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Ahh ok. The temptation is definitely there to make them see through to show detail. JJ
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Chuck, just out of curiosity, why were the two aft quarter galley windows blacked out? Did all vessels of the time do this? Thanks, JJ
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One side down, (above the Wales) just needs a bit more sanding and the Wales completed along with the black strake and I can move onto the other side. A few speed bumps along the way but nothing major, will see how chapter three goes together. JJ
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Been out to sea for a bit but still trying to get a plank or two on each night, moving along slow and steady. Hoping to move to the port side in the next week or two. JJ
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Thanks Rusty, it’s a lot of work but The results are more than worth it.
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Chuck you weren’t joking about each plank being a project of its own, the first real plank that runs through the gun ports got the better part of my day with one do-over. Hoping to make much more progress tomorrow on the upper stbd side. I’ll sort out the Wales once finished, I don’t think it will set me back too far. JJ
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Wow! You’re flying Ben! Looks stunning! JJ
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Chuck, thanks for the advice, I’m going to resume normal planking on the port side and add the Wales after the fact, in the meantime I need to decide if I want to remove the stbd side second layer or try to work with it, the error is marginal but still needs to be addressed. JJ
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Jim, I just took a quick measurement with a temporary black strake plank in place and came .020” under actually so I will need to either carefully Gap my planks or gently roll them at the ends to make up the gap. I’m hoping to get to that point this weekend and see where I land with the bollard timbers. I’ll post my progress when I get there. JJ
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Hi Mike, I could be seeing things, but it appears to me that you planked your whales in one layer? Model is looking absolutely fantastic! JJ
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Ok back at the whales, I’ve encountered a slight issue which I believe has to do with the sharp radius at the stern and the distance that second run of planks has to cover as opposed to the first. This is giving me this slight gap at the top. Did anyone else encounter this or account for it from the start? I think I’m going to tap into my 5/16” stock and cut some slightly wider planks for the top and sand to fit flush with the first layer. Also if anyone is interested I designed a cutting fence, the exact thickness of the saw blade, for my Byrnes saw that prevents the wood, on both sides of the blade from bumping or accidentally slipping into the blade and scaring up your billet. So far the prototype is working well and keeping the planks clean. I plan to produce the final one in aluminum and fasten it on with screws. JJ
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Alright guys, back on track. redid the counter planking and finished the first layer of whales. Happy with the results so far, crisis averted. A few fairing issues to sort in the back but that shouldn’t be a problem. Thanks Rusty for your assistance with the counter and Chuck for supplying me with another set of planks. I will start sawing some more wood next week and begin moving forward with the upper planking. JJ
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Hi Fred, I work as an engineer on a private motor yacht so I’m building in the engine room, I have a vac always running when I’m cutting or sanding to keep the dust down. Im just not as good as other folks on here at planking so I want to take necessary precautions, I’m also cutting my planks a bit thicker to allow a bit more sanding than average. JJ
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Looks very nice! A nice sand and some WOP!
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Thanks Rusty, I really dropped the ball on this one. I’m going to redo the counter planking and start over. Your counter is actually where I spotted my error, I need to throw away anything I have under 200 grit at this point as I only get myself in trouble with it. JJ
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Excellent work Rusty! looks fantastic!
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