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Sultana by Skyline - Model Shipways
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I was optimistic the planking may be able to hide some of those imperfections, but I took your advice and put together a sanding block. In about 5 minutes I was able to accomplish what I spent nearly 2 hours fussing over. Invaluable tool. I've attached a few new images as an update. There isn't much changed but the cleaner edges at the deck replace what the formerly lumpy, soft edges so it's a subtle but important improvement. I'm not quite ready to begin shaping the hull but I believe I am close. The 4 markers are lining up properly to reflect a good length but I believe I'll need to take off 1/16" the stern and replace it with the scrap wood. It does seem the less painful approach to creating the ledge for planking. I'll need to run to the store for some scrap first which I'm hoping to do in the next few days. Currently I'm in the process of flattening the keel throughout and marking center lines. Didn't get as much time as desired this weekend, but looking forward to am extended holiday break after this work week to get some serious time with it.
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Sawdust, The feedback is greatly appreciated - and I'm thankful to know about the woodfiller. My issue is not actually in length as I haven't started shaping the hull yet. I have enough space (if not extra) at this point in terms of length. My concern is with my progress thus far with the deck. I removed the bulwarks, but the lines are not as sharp or smooth as I'd like. You can see from the photos that it's a bit lumpy in places. Would woodfiller help fix this? Really I'm curious what tools/techniques should be used to create those hard, sharp lines/corners. I have a feeling I'm going to need to have it down moving forward.
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Hey all, First, I'd like to say I'm impressed by the community and excited about becoming a contributor to it. This seems like a great collection of folks who are passionate about the hobby and quick to help one another. A little background on me: I'm brand new to this whole thing with minimal woodworking experience. Put together plastic models in my younger years and finally pulled the trigger after mulling over a model ship for the last year. I decided on the Model Shipways Sultana with the tools/paint provided by Model Expo. Decent little kit with a few of the tools needed to get going. A story you've likely all heard once or twice before. I started putting tool to wood about 24 hours ago (though I've only done about 1-2 of actual work) after reading up on a handful of materials. I've been following the log by hopeful, Chuck's practicum and the instructions included with the kit. Step 1 was removing the bulwarks. I've been using a combination of the #11 blade, a chisel edge blade and a file to do so. Frankly my inexperience is showing right from square one. It's a rather solid butcher job and I'm concerned that the edges are not sharp enough. Any tool/technique suggestions to achieve some cleaner lines would be much appreciated. Photos are attached for reference.
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