FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 11, 2017 Anja, popeye the sailor, cog and 5 others 8 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted May 11, 2017 Hello everyone, I come from Newfoundland Labrador, Canada which is surrounded by water. Unfortunately, living in the western region of Canada I'm in, Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada, (the vast prairies), water is very scarce. Ironically, my new passion for model watercraft will move ahead regardless. I have no interest in speed boat style vessels, but rather, the larger tug boats, fishing boats and eventually, tall ships. Ive done a lot of research, and it makes more sejse to reach for the mountain before the sky. So for my first build, I've chosen the Smit Rotterdam, by Billing Boats. I also intend to install RC components. This model is expert level for that group/style of vessel. Some say I am, "ambitious". We will see. So far, I am loving it. An entry level exploration tall ship is my next target. But, if it takes another boat, such as a fishing trawler, well, I will get my tall ship in good time. "Long may you big jib draw" Anja, Steve 12345, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted May 11, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 11, 2017 There she is, the buildlog of the Smit Rotterdam Good luck with your build Terry, and have fun. I found myself a set in the front row. Regards, Anja popeye the sailor 1 Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted May 11, 2017 Woohoo! Welcome aboard! please don your life preservers as our hull is not yet completed and we are likely to spring a leak popeye the sailor 1 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted May 11, 2017 I've converted my tool chest to serve as crafting tools cabinet. This will serve as a starting point. I think its pretty neat. omarcs, popeye the sailor and CDW 3 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted May 11, 2017 Here, Ive highlighted each part number after I pencilled in the numbers on or next to each piece on the sheeted plywood templates in the kit. The laser etched wooden parts on the plywood sheets "are not numbered" So for any builders following me in preparation to build this kit, be aware of that. maddog33 and popeye the sailor 2 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted May 11, 2017 Up to this stage I was using CA glue (super glue) with a high viscosity (very fast curing /drying time). Another, more experienced builder advised me to discontinue that glue for various reasons. The primary being, not enough time to work with and it was a very unforgiving bond. It is very runny, gets over everything and once you put your wooden pieces in place, bang, thats it. It was suggested to use a good quality carpenter's / wood glue. Use of clamps and pins to let dry properly. Slow down, relax, use great care and finesse. So I used a medium viscosity of the same glue instead of adhearing to the advise given. I found out pretty quick, the advise was valid. As much as I was convinced things were going great, as I went along, I discovered a misaligned piece 5 moves ago, messed up my current plans. research before you make your next move. pay attention to the advice. If you're uncomfortable with the advice, ask around. Fright, CDW, yvesvidal and 4 others 7 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted May 11, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 11, 2017 Hello Terry, Anja was saying to me that there was a build log of the Smit Rotterdam. Found it ! In my early days of building , I have build it myself. And because we are living close to Rotterdam and I have seen that tug boat many times in real life, I will take a seat and will watch the birth of this beauty ! Do your best and if there are any questions......just ask ! And now I'm here , it is tradition that I place a popcorn machine. So I see a free corner. If you don't like it, please tell me and I will remove it. Sjors popeye the sailor, FrozenRabbit471 and CDW 3 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 11, 2017 Share #9 Posted May 11, 2017 Like Sjors, I have built this boat. The drawings look quite different, not surprisingly though, I built her over 30 yrs ago. I will look forward to see your endeavours take form !! FrozenRabbit471 and CDW 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted May 11, 2017 I started off laying the keel on a bare surface, then inserting the the ribs with super glue. For measurement, I used a simple 90° triangle from a protractor set. This, as I learned from trial and error, was a huge mistake. I should have known the difference as I had read about this during my research. You have to secure the keel "true" to measure, that is place it into a tight and straight grove or something tbat will keep it straight. Add two ribs at a time at the most until "wood glue", not "super glue" is dry. You must ensure your ribs are true to measure and square. Measure the heck out of it to be sure. Patience!! and time!! reklein, yvesvidal, maddog33 and 3 others 6 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted May 11, 2017 45 minutes ago, Sjors said: Hello Terry, Anja was saying to me that there was a build log of the Smit Rotterdam. Found it ! In my early days of building , I have build it myself. And because we are living close to Rotterdam and I have seen that tug boat many times in real life, I will take a seat and will watch the birth of this beauty ! Do your best and if there are any questions......just ask ! And now I'm here , it is tradition that I place a popcorn machine. So I see a free corner. If you don't like it, please tell me and I will remove it. Sjors The popcorn machine stays Sjors! Thanks for popping in. That seat will be reserved by you. The photos I am posting are of what I have done so far, with some added notes worded toward any amateurs that might look for information in the future. Don't be afraid to voice your opinion on my entries, good or bad, as that only helps the next deckhand. popeye the sailor and CDW 2 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted May 11, 2017 45 minutes ago, cog said: Like Sjors, I have built this boat. The drawings look quite different, not surprisingly though, I built her over 30 yrs ago. I will look forward to see your endeavours take form !! Hey Carl, Glad you're on board too. As I mentioned to Sjors, by all means, if you read something that you have different opinions on, make sure you say so. That only strengthens the community. CDW and popeye the sailor 2 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 11, 2017 Share #13 Posted May 11, 2017 Will do, I see you solved the first one already, all by yourself popeye the sailor and CDW 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted May 11, 2017 Regarding the addition of the keel floor, it installed pretty easy.... Until I moved up to the bow section. The plywood floor has to bend or be bent as to take shape of the bow. It doesnt bend easy. You can soak the narrowing half of the floor planks as to give you some playability, but remember, it's NOT balsa plank, its plywood... and plywood has a memory. Once the bow-ward halves are plyable, secure them in their proper place. Always check for frame anomalies before major work. I bent mine by hand and just applied thumb tacks and clamps. What I didn't look at, due to inexperience, was what the plywood was doing between the ribs. It was fighting to spring back. So now, I had a wave effect. I never realized this until the "super glue" and plywood floor was dry and all my tacks and clamps were off. And beleive me, those waves between the ribs we not moving. I found out after the fact, some builders use zip ties, sometimes joining 2 or 3 ties together and span them around the hull floor from starboard to port (right to left... i think) so that the tie would tighten down the wave between the ribs. Thats just one idea. Seen, here, between the blue clamps, on the right side, the plywood wanted to spring back up because I never helped the clamps and tacks keep it down. maddog33, CDW, yvesvidal and 1 other 4 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted May 11, 2017 I continued on, without any change to my wavy bow floor, thinking, "i will deal with it when i get to the planking". I also got ambitious and added the outer bow walls. (plywood) remember, plywood has a memory! maddog33, Fright, CDW and 1 other 4 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #16 Posted May 11, 2017 Welcome to my learning curve. As you can see from my pics here, when i dry-fitted my bow floor (and at the time i had no idea it was called dry-fitting) , to my horror, the bow floor and the outer bow walls never lined up! The factors that lead to this was not ensuring the keel length and the ribs were true. The super glue in big amounts applied, can and did draw the structures one way or the other and instantly dried the pieces in place. This would normally drive an amateur to walk away and the kit thrown under some piece of furniture. Nope, not me. I never blinked. I wasn't going any further until it was fixed. Fright, cog, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 11, 2017 Share #17 Posted May 11, 2017 Well there is a HUGHE difference ... Not so much plywood on the hull in my version, just the hull above, and on the decks ... I had to plank the entire hull. If you install the bow thruster, you should do it before you close the hull. Take care you install it so you still can reach it to attach the electric motor!!! CDW and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted May 11, 2017 Share #18 Posted May 11, 2017 Hello FR I love the subject model and have been looking at them for sale on Ebay from time to time. Will follow your build log and try to learn how it all goes together. Looks like you are making swift progress and she appears to be of very sturdy construction. Great choice of a model in my opinion! Regards CDW (Craig) cog 1 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted May 11, 2017 So, I very gently removed the outer bow walls, minimal damage, then scraped and sanded the leftovers off the ribs. I stared it down, gently moved and twisted the entire boat. The twisting and moving is not easy, its very strong. That's when I found where the problem was. You can see in the photos, the front 3 or 4 ribs turn right. What to do....? I figured the floor had to come off. By now, I had a few layers of filler applied to the floor. turn yer stomach. I gently started to lift the floor off at the bow end. At the second rib she cracked, but not too bad. I cut away at the glue on the next rib (3rd from the front) and the front of the bow snapped to the center. That's where the problem was. I dry-fitted the bow walls and bow floor.... almost perfect! popeye the sailor, cog, CDW and 2 others 5 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted May 11, 2017 Hey cog and CDW. I happy to read your posts. cog I already have my hull completed on 1 side and over 3/4 done on the other. I hope i can still get the bow thruster installed. Im not closing in the top at all, untill the thruster and the rest of the rc components installed. Hey Craig, I was told by several builders NOT to take on the Rotterdam for my 1st boat build. Thaey said i was too ambitious. Well, I had confidence and never did listen very well, thats just boring! I dont know what your experience is, but yes, a amateur can build this. But you have to do a lot of research, get involved with a ton of facebook groups, web forums like this one, you tube videos and what ever else you think of. Ask a ton of questions. Be open to criticism. I love the web forums for boats (there are not many) They are serious about having fun. Theres no BS allowed and there are a lot of experienced builders. Go buy your favorite canoe, slow and steady! popeye the sailor, CDW, maddog33 and 1 other 4 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #21 Posted May 11, 2017 Both the outer bow wall and bow deck are dry-fitted and matches great. I now have all decks dry-fitted and will remain so until the bow has been filled, sanded, clothed, epoxied. I'll be applying epoxy and maybe cloth inside before outside. Fright, CDW, oscarmate and 3 others 6 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted May 11, 2017 ALL WOOD GLUE FROM NOW ON! Save the super glue for the tiny parts above the deck, the superstructure Just a couple progress pics of progress. oscarmate, cog, RGL and 5 others 8 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted May 12, 2017 I should be shot! Using this lexan reamer on anything other than "lexan" (RC truck plastic body), is sacrilegious in the RC world. But what the heck. It worked perfect for reaming a 20mm hole on each side for my bow thruster. CDW, RGL, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted May 12, 2017 Share #24 Posted May 12, 2017 Hi Terry, I just have to echo Cog about the kit. When I build her it was totally different! I see that you have a lot of sanding to do on the hull when you want a smooth hull. Use filler and use a lot. Sjors FrozenRabbit471, maddog33 and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 12, 2017 Share #25 Posted May 12, 2017 hello there! my first build was the Nordkap, so I feel your pain. it wasn't laser cut either. I can agree with Carl about those hull panels.......I'd plank it too I think you should remove all the punch outs on the deck though......before they get cemented in place, or before they fall inside. nothing like ending up with a floatable maraca. they are nice kits though.......one of these days, I may get this one. I'm watching with great interest CDW and FrozenRabbit471 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jörgen Posted May 12, 2017 Share #26 Posted May 12, 2017 I Will Also follow this! Good job so far FrozenRabbit471 and CDW 2 Quote Jörgen Current: Sherbourne - Caldercraft 1/64 Vasa - DeAgostini 1/65 Finished: Endeavour - Americas Cup J class 1934 - Amati 1/80 Other: Airplanes and Tanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #27 Posted May 12, 2017 Sjors, Popeye and Passer, thank you very much for dropping by my warf! I agree I have alot of sanding to do. I think I'll pick up a mini mouse or palm sander and sand it gently with that, then obviously by hand after filling some valleys. Before I start all that I intend to epoxy the inner hull with strips of glass cloth as best I can. The deck is only lightly tacked on and will be taken off tomorrow morning after the last few hull planks are dry. All your input is genuinely appreciated. Stick around. Lots of fun left yet. maddog33 and popeye the sailor 2 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted May 12, 2017 Share #28 Posted May 12, 2017 Hi frozenrabbit I caught your build yesterday I assume the progress from removing the kit from the car didn't happen in twenty four hours , is the log up to date now ps looks like a very nice kit will follow with interest CDW and FrozenRabbit471 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallshiptragic Posted May 13, 2017 Share #29 Posted May 13, 2017 Hi frozen, with the fiber glass resin I would suggest once the hull is sanded and smooth the give the outer hull a couple of light coats of resin first. Let dry properly and a light sand in between coats, this will make the hull nice a solid and then resin the inside of the hull. This is how I build my large RC ship hulls. Also when the hull is done and you lay the decks down again give these a coat of resin also especially at the joins with the hull. The resin will ensure better chance of the deck and hull not parting after years of use on the water as well as ensuring its waterproof. If you're patient you don't need to use cloth just a few light layers of resin. Below is a photo of my 1:72 Australian AWD HMAS Brisbane and my 1:72 Arleigh Burke class DDG in progress. FrozenRabbit471, CDW, GrantGoodale and 2 others 5 Quote Anton T Current build 1/78 Sovereign of the Seas - Sergal - kit bashed 1/72 Arleigh Burke class DDG flight iia/iii - Sratch built RC - no log Waiting for further inspiration STS Leeuwin II 1/56 scratch built (90% completed) Previous builds - completed 1/72 HMAS Brisbane, Airwarfare Destroyer 2014 -Scratch built RC - completed 1/64 HMS Diana 1796 - caldercraft kit - completed 1/75 Friesland 1668- mamoli kit - completed 1/96 HMAS Newcastle FFG 2011- scratch built RC - completed 1/75 Vasa - Billing Boats - completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenRabbit471 Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share #30 Posted May 13, 2017 Ahoy I have a few pics here. You will all throw pie in my face on these pics. Keep in mind, I am a perfectionist, for real!I majorly messed up on the starboard side planking. In comparison, you can see I did quite well on port.Before you all make me walk the plank, just know, I'm am still not discouraged in the least. I worked a hard a possible to compensate fir the horrible placement and lack of keeping true. My wife came in the room, as she often does to show interest and cheer me on. When she seen it, she give me "a look".The jig was up. I stood up, stepped back and briefly lost all confidence.... briefly.I strongly considered no posting them as it would have been easy to just post the port side etc. Then I thought about it and concluded that this is a forum to help everyone. I another builder is searching for how not to do planking, well I have toes pictures posted here.So have a look and Post your honest opinions and reviews, for me, and future builders. CDW, maddog33, cog and 3 others 6 Quote "It's better to have it and not want it, than to need it and not have it" Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Agustus McCrea in Lonesome Dove" "Long may your big jib draw" An old greeting between sailors, of best wishes and the hope for good wind . Oh, the rollin' of the sea is beckonin' to me Powerful first line of a song that best describs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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