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Nirvana

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    Nirvana got a reaction from CaptainSteve in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    And the outcome of the garboard planks.
    Sorry for the shaded areas.
    Came out much better than I expected.

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    Nirvana got a reaction from dgbot in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    Well, so far so good.
    The first garboard plank is layed. I gave the connecting edge towards the keel a slight chamfer.
    Got a neat and tucked connection.
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    Nirvana got a reaction from fnkershner in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    So, I released one clamp,
    and this is the result:

    Some trimming and it will probably be fine.
    Still wondering how Chuck got the nice bends.....? Chuck, do you have any good answer?
    After this I will measure the mid-bulkhead and start tapering remaining strakes.
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    Nirvana got a reaction from dgbot in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    And the outcome of the garboard planks.
    Sorry for the shaded areas.
    Came out much better than I expected.

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    Nirvana got a reaction from dgbot in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    So round two of planks from the keel, it turned out that the material I had pre-bent wasn't long enough. I had to do a second batch.
    These are now in place, first softened by using water then clamped down as before giving a little more bent.
    Then dry-fitted in place with angular cut towards the keel, clamped and "hair-blower dried".
    This picture is what I see right now while typing this. Don't know how exact it will be.

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    Nirvana got a reaction from mtaylor in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    So round two of planks from the keel, it turned out that the material I had pre-bent wasn't long enough. I had to do a second batch.
    These are now in place, first softened by using water then clamped down as before giving a little more bent.
    Then dry-fitted in place with angular cut towards the keel, clamped and "hair-blower dried".
    This picture is what I see right now while typing this. Don't know how exact it will be.

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    Nirvana got a reaction from mtaylor in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    And the outcome of the garboard planks.
    Sorry for the shaded areas.
    Came out much better than I expected.

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    Nirvana got a reaction from pete48 in Stars & Stripes (US-55 ) 1987 by pete48 - Scale 3/16" = 1'   
    Pete,
     
    I am trying hard to find the similar plans like yours but for S3 Sverige  that sailed in 1977.
    Still remembering that sunny but windy Saturday when me and a friend were out sailing his Scampi when we just heard the sound from breaking waters of a bow cutting. Then suddenly she appeared, big and beautiful,  and overtook us in a heartbeat. 
    I also learned to sail solo when being six years old. My dad converted a deserted  wood rowing boat to a sailboat.
    During the following winter she got an fiberglass shell on top of the wood. She had beautiful inner-hull of wood. Got plywood centerboard and a mast made out of pine found at my grandfathers summer-place.
    She was clinker build. Today 40 years plus moss and moisture claimed her life.
    I remember being towed after my dads boat sleeping in the sun. We were One.
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    Nirvana got a reaction from dgbot in Stars & Stripes (US-55 ) 1987 by pete48 - Scale 3/16" = 1'   
    Pete,
     
    I am trying hard to find the similar plans like yours but for S3 Sverige  that sailed in 1977.
    Still remembering that sunny but windy Saturday when me and a friend were out sailing his Scampi when we just heard the sound from breaking waters of a bow cutting. Then suddenly she appeared, big and beautiful,  and overtook us in a heartbeat. 
    I also learned to sail solo when being six years old. My dad converted a deserted  wood rowing boat to a sailboat.
    During the following winter she got an fiberglass shell on top of the wood. She had beautiful inner-hull of wood. Got plywood centerboard and a mast made out of pine found at my grandfathers summer-place.
    She was clinker build. Today 40 years plus moss and moisture claimed her life.
    I remember being towed after my dads boat sleeping in the sun. We were One.
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    Nirvana reacted to Remcohe in HMS Kingfisher 1770 by Remcohe - 1/48 - English 14-Gun Sloop - POF   
    Having a bit of fun with the pasta machine and an old rat










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    Nirvana got a reaction from Aussie048 in America³ (USA-23) by pete48 - Scale 3/16" = 1' - International America's Cup Class racing yacht   
    For all interested in the material Pete is using, here is the link to the manufacturer.
    http://www.westsystem.com/ss/
     
    When building the T37's the Epoxy is coming from West System.
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    Nirvana reacted to pete48 in Stars & Stripes (US-55 ) 1987 by pete48 - Scale 3/16" = 1'   
    Thank you Dave, I am pleased with how she is turning out , she is very Sleek and all business
     
    Thank's Jay, The Keel was easier on this one than on the Boxing Kangaroo. The transom is key to this build and planes down to a point . Awesome design
     
    Thank you Geoff , She's comming together . I will use West system on the hull ( I wont be putting her in water ) but,  I am thinking I will end up with a better finish
     
    Hi David B. , I would love to have a scaled down version about 30 feet ( so I would not need a full crew ) To me Stars & Stripes would be the 12 meter to have
     
    Best Regards,
    Pete

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    Nirvana reacted to pete48 in America³ (USA-23) by pete48 - Scale 3/16" = 1' - International America's Cup Class racing yacht   
    Thank you David B.
     
    Thank you Dr. Per , for adding  the link, I forgot about that
     
    Here is Stage 2 , The nice thing about the West System Epoxy is the mixing cups and mixing sticks can be reused, as the epoxy does not stick to them. the mixing of epoxy is the same as stage 1( 1 part resin to 1 part hardner), however after you get it mixed to look like honey, Add the 406 silica and mix ( you can make it as thick or as thin as you need )and the pot life is still 45 minutes.  For this aplication , I don't need it very thick ( a little bit thinner than Peanut butter ) and using the mixing stick ( it's shaped like a small putty knife ) I applied it over the entire hull ( mainly to fill in between the planks ) I got  Kate ( my wife ) to take the photo's , In conclusion it is very easy to use, and here are the results







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    Nirvana got a reaction from pete48 in America³ (USA-23) by pete48 - Scale 3/16" = 1' - International America's Cup Class racing yacht   
    For all interested in the material Pete is using, here is the link to the manufacturer.
    http://www.westsystem.com/ss/
     
    When building the T37's the Epoxy is coming from West System.
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    Nirvana got a reaction from fnkershner in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    And the outcome of the garboard planks.
    Sorry for the shaded areas.
    Came out much better than I expected.

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    Nirvana got a reaction from Ryland Craze in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    And the outcome of the garboard planks.
    Sorry for the shaded areas.
    Came out much better than I expected.

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    Nirvana got a reaction from Ryland Craze in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    While I had the port garboard plank drying in place I saw what I didn't like with the starboard side.
    After some delicate knife work I had been able to remove the plank and made a new one and got much better fit.

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    Nirvana got a reaction from Stuntflyer in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    While I had the port garboard plank drying in place I saw what I didn't like with the starboard side.
    After some delicate knife work I had been able to remove the plank and made a new one and got much better fit.

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    Nirvana got a reaction from mtaylor in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    While I had the port garboard plank drying in place I saw what I didn't like with the starboard side.
    After some delicate knife work I had been able to remove the plank and made a new one and got much better fit.

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    Nirvana got a reaction from BobF in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    Well, so far so good.
    The first garboard plank is layed. I gave the connecting edge towards the keel a slight chamfer.
    Got a neat and tucked connection.
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    Nirvana got a reaction from Stuntflyer in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    Well, so far so good.
    The first garboard plank is layed. I gave the connecting edge towards the keel a slight chamfer.
    Got a neat and tucked connection.
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    Nirvana got a reaction from Chuck in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    Well, so far so good.
    The first garboard plank is layed. I gave the connecting edge towards the keel a slight chamfer.
    Got a neat and tucked connection.
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    Nirvana got a reaction from fnkershner in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48   
    Well, so far so good.
    The first garboard plank is layed. I gave the connecting edge towards the keel a slight chamfer.
    Got a neat and tucked connection.
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