18TH c. English Pinnace by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 scale

[Blue Ensign]

Hi Ken, I think it was Danny who alerted me to their use in his Vulture log and I'm reliably informed that the technical description is Hairdressers Sectioning clips, they are readily available  on places like Amazon or e-bay,  but I think my wife got them for me in a local shop.

 

What is good about them is they don't apply too much pressure and can be bent and modified to suit particular holding jobs  in awkward places.

 

Cheers,

 

B.E.

 

 

 

Edited February 20, 2018 by Blue Ensign

[KenW]

Thanks for your reply.  And, yes, I've seen them now that I see them. 

I'll check them out.

Cheers.

[EricWilliamMarshall]

Thanks for taking the trouble to record your trails and tribulations. I’ve read through a couple of times as I have worked on my copy of the kit. As this is my first attempt at planking, it was heartening to hear of your challenges. She looks beautiful; well done!

[Blue Ensign]

Thank you, Eric.

 

It can be a little disheartening for the less experienced to see nothing but perfectly planked and finished work so I think it is important to show that what hopefully turns out to be a nice looking model has its less than perfect stages along the way.

 

I’ve always adhered to the adage that a model is more than the sum of its parts, and what we perceive as imperfections don’t necessarily detract from the overall effect.

 

That doesn’t mean I don’t aspire to do better on my next build, and learn from those whose work I admire, and there’s more than a few of those on here - thank goodness.🙂

 

Regards,

 

B.E.

[EricWilliamMarshall]

On 9/11/2017 at 9:47 AM, Blue Ensign said:

There's a lot more to this oar and thole business than you might first think.

I came across this image of a model from the Kriegstein collection (their rights reserved), that support your insights.

 

[rudybob]

On 5/17/2017 at 5:42 AM, Blue Ensign said:

Before I start fairing the bulkheads I need to consider their relative fragility and to this end two broad strips of beech are glued along the tops of the frames to stiffen the bulkheads against the sanding process.

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and two notched strips either side, I'm a Belt and braces sort of guy.

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I have also at this stage added the filler pieces at the bow.

(although four pieces are provided in the kit Chuck has confirmed to me that only one each side is required.)

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Atop the Beech strips is a Walnut block which will be used to hold the boat when inverted in a vice. This is secured with double sided tape to allow for easier removal.

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So now ready to start the fairing process.

 

B.E.

 

 

Are the notched limewood strip 1/8 x 1/8 inch? Thanks

[Blue Ensign]

Can't quite recall what I used but around 3mm square is close enough.

It needs to be flexible, and once I had cut the notches, the strip was heat bent to follow the sheer.

 

B.E.