mikiek Posted December 13, 2015 #1 Posted December 13, 2015 I've taken a break from the big boat on my Niagara build and am working on the yawl (lifeboat). It's a sandwich style hull which I have filed and sanded inside and out to get a nice shape. I want to add some realism so I am looking at adding frame pieces, floor strips, etc. For the frame pieces I am trying to use 1/32 x 3/32 planks, soaking and bending them to fit the inside hull. They are bending OK but I'm not getting a nice flush fit in the hull. When I press one in it seems to be at the breaking point. I am beginning to wonder if there is a better, more flexible material for this purpose? Maybe even some sort of plastic? The only requirement is it must be paintable. thibaultron and Canute 2 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo
gjdale Posted December 13, 2015 #2 Posted December 13, 2015 If you're going to paint it, then styrene would be a good choice. Very flexible, easy to work, etc. Most Hobby shops will carry a range of it - Evergreen is a brand name that comes to mind. I think it's used a lot by model rail roaders. thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
mikiek Posted December 13, 2015 Author #3 Posted December 13, 2015 Grant - I hear that mentioned a lot. For some reason styrofoam is the picture that always comes to mind. I'll check it out. thibaultron, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo
mrjimmy Posted December 13, 2015 #4 Posted December 13, 2015 Yellow birch wood strips, 1/32" thick, soaked in water for 20 - 30 minutes. Fasten the strips in place until dry and they will be perfect. Depending on the width of the strips, you can tie the strips in a knot. I did it with 1/16 x 1/8 " strips just for grins and giggles. Jim Canute, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 Quote
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