Rainbow Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share #31 Posted March 1, 2016 Lots of sanding and cutting but I think it looks much better now and should have let's say more easier and pleasant planking I guess Elijah and Jolley Roger 2 Quote Current build: Corsair by Rainbow - OcCre - 1:80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share #32 Posted March 14, 2016 I made the final balsa wood filling and it's time to see what I can do about planking It won't be the best job you've seen around here but honestly I don't have more patient working around with balsa and fillers Elijah 1 Quote Current build: Corsair by Rainbow - OcCre - 1:80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted March 14, 2016 Share #33 Posted March 14, 2016 Looks like you almost have a solid hull there! Good luck! Rainbow 1 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share #34 Posted March 15, 2016 Not the best job for sure but I'm happy that I finally have some progress with the planking Hopefully with improve it in the end by sanding + some filling and with the second planking. Jolley Roger and Elijah 2 Quote Current build: Corsair by Rainbow - OcCre - 1:80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted March 15, 2016 Share #35 Posted March 15, 2016 Looks good! Planking is definitely a learning experience! I just hope I do well when I get to it. I can only do 1 layer. Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share #36 Posted March 15, 2016 You will Elijah! You've already read a lot about the process so I have no doubts about that Elijah 1 Quote Current build: Corsair by Rainbow - OcCre - 1:80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow2cool Posted March 15, 2016 Share #37 Posted March 15, 2016 Hi Rainbow Looks like you have a very good start. Planking is a learning thing. Different types of ships will be harder then others. The most important thing I learned is the planks should lay down without much force. I use the same bending tool as use have. It works well for bending the wood for the hull. I also use a curling iron at times. For your first build and the tools you have you are doing really great. I started out with a lot of wood experience, ( I built rc airplanes, and other wooden projects ) and had a boat load of tools ( power and hand tools ) You will get better, and it will be easier with every build. Joe Elijah, Jolley Roger and Rainbow 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share #38 Posted March 16, 2016 Thank you Joe! Much appreciated the good words I also use few time my clothes iron (+ soaking the wood when used). Such tool might be useful in the future as well I guess -> I'm also wondering is there cheap power tool for sanding because sometimes it's really annoying? cristikc and Elijah 2 Quote Current build: Corsair by Rainbow - OcCre - 1:80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted March 16, 2016 Share #39 Posted March 16, 2016 A hand dremel maybe? Rainbow 1 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow2cool Posted March 16, 2016 Share #40 Posted March 16, 2016 I have a disk sander from Micro Mark. It seems I use that more then any other tool. I set it up for " 0 " clearence. If you don't know what that is let me know I will send a pic. Also I have a dremel, and a dremel drill stand that I use for drilling, but also set up for a milling machine. If you would like to see I can send a pic. I think you will need some type of sander soon. Trying to do all that sanding by hand get old real fast. I am following your build so let me know if I can be of help, or shoot me a message. Joe Rainbow and Elijah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share #41 Posted March 17, 2016 Hey Joe, Yeah I think as well I'll need some sander soon since it's annoying and really slowly to do this manually (feasible but still...). If you have such disk sander -> I see it's application but for example how I'll sand the planking (or balsa wood below it if needed) with it? Can't really imagine that. @Elijah - you mean hand dremel with some Sanding Disc/Sanding Band? That might be more useful I guess. Or might continue with this haha Elijah 1 Quote Current build: Corsair by Rainbow - OcCre - 1:80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow2cool Posted March 17, 2016 Share #42 Posted March 17, 2016 Hi Rainbow If you are talking about sanding the planks on the hull, then I think hand sanding is the best. I was talking about sanding the planks before they are on the hull. I use my sander for so many things. Also the the size of the dish helps. Mine is 10 inch so I have 5 inch of sanding area. I use mine for making the masts and yards cone shape. It is really fast. I spin the yard with left hand, and a little pressure with the right You can also see how small I can make things with zero clearence. Joe Jolley Roger, cristikc, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow2cool Posted March 20, 2016 Share #43 Posted March 20, 2016 Rainbow I have been looking over a build log that you might want to see. He does a great job planking. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11130-hms-victory-by-seventynet-caldercraft-scale-1-72/ Also as to what you were talking about sanding, I found a page about using scrapers. I have never tried this, but I may in the future. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10704-do-you-use-a-scraper-in-shaping-instead-of-sanding/page-1#entry323292 Joe Elijah and Rainbow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share #44 Posted June 11, 2016 Just a quick update - I didn't give up from the project just it turns out after spring I get very busy - new job, some vacation and stuff so most likely will continue the build in autumn-winter season hah... Elijah and slow2cool 2 Quote Current build: Corsair by Rainbow - OcCre - 1:80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share #45 Posted August 9, 2016 Hey guys, Small updates from the hot summer days There will be sanding as usual + I already got 250ml of wood putty hehe cristikc 1 Quote Current build: Corsair by Rainbow - OcCre - 1:80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share #46 Posted January 22, 2017 Hey again sailors After long break and bad weather its time to put the Corsair again to the shipyard. One side is done and the other is almost "closed". Sanding & putty coming soon hehe Regards, Rainbow Quote Current build: Corsair by Rainbow - OcCre - 1:80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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