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welcome back David

 

i like those clamps , might use that idea myself :)

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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Hi David ,

 

Welcome back !

If it works for you to drone the nails into the wood, then it is ok.

Great tip from Augie !

It looks funny when you are finishing the hull and there are a few clothespins left  :D  :D

And take your time with reading all those logs….See you in a few months  :P

 

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Glad you are all settled in David, and the clamps are quite ingeious...vaseline should work as Augie suggested, but I wonder if the oils might discolor the wood in any way???? I guess I would just suggest wiping away excess glue with a damp cloth and then there shouldn't be a problem.....

Robbyn

If you risk nothing, you risk everything!

 

Current builds

Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0

AL San Francisco II

Mordaunt (Euro Model)

Completed Builds

18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro
 

In the closet

Battle Station

Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)

 

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Ok so I thought I would show my new work area (even though its pretty similar to the old one lol)

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And I was thinking one wall hunter green (the one I face) and the others a lighter either sea pearl or perhaps sage)

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Just keeping everyone updated lol not relevant but that does not matter lol :) :) :)

David     :pirate41:

First Build: Corsair Brigantine

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Keep us posted on the window treatments as well  :D  :P  :D

Augie

 

Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64

 

Previous Builds :

 

US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988

Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976

Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956

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David,

 

Silly question but…..do they have not bigger tables for sale????????? :D  :D  :D  :D

I thought that everything in the USA is bigger !

 

Nice workspace and so clean……..

How long can you keep it this way?

 

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Congratulations on your beautiful new work area, as well as the excellent planking work you're doing, she's coming along beautifully :)

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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Glad the move went well David, ship looks like it is right back on track!!

 

And I agree the clothespins solution is quite ingenious, nice!!!!

 

 

-Adam

-Adam

 

Current Builds

Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB

MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB
Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June)

 

On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently

USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF

La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB

U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB

 

Completed Builds

Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull

 

Decommissioned Builds
(Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( )

Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF
USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull

 

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Ok here it is before I removed the modified clothespinspost-3113-0-15905300-1377897703_thumb.jpg

 

And here after I removed everything

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So it seems to have worked out and no more nails will be used however, I do seem so have asymmetric lines so will wood filling and sanding get both sides to look similar? I think I like the gradual bend( on the left side of the last picture) better so will try to get the other side to match after finishing the first plank layer.

David     :pirate41:

First Build: Corsair Brigantine

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As this is a first planking, do what you can filler/sanding wise to even things out.  Just use care with the sanding ---it's pretty easy to go right through the planking at the higher spots if you get too 'enthusiastic'.

Augie

 

Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64

 

Previous Builds :

 

US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988

Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976

Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956

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Planking is looking good, David  :)

I would echo Augie's excellent advice, some filler and careful sanding should take care of any bumps.

May I also suggest some additional fairing of the remaining portion of the 3rd bulkhead? This should allow the planks in that area to have a smoother curve.

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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I agree with Augie and Aldo. That 3rd bulkhead seems to be a bit high and is causing a peak in the contour as she rounds in toward the stem, which appears to be worsening towards the keel. I had one side of my Swift build that had a similar problem. Sanding and filler can make a big difference, before you second plank. That overhead photo really shows the contour of the planking and other then the 3rd bulkhead the rest of her looks perfect.

 

I found that in many ways the fairing process is as important, if not more so, then the planking and fairing and shimming can be done while planking as Aldo suggests. The main thing is, are you having FUN, If so then you doing it right.

 

Keep on Planking

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filler does wonders for creating the contour you want, so don't sweat it, it will come out in the end.

Robbyn

If you risk nothing, you risk everything!

 

Current builds

Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0

AL San Francisco II

Mordaunt (Euro Model)

Completed Builds

18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro
 

In the closet

Battle Station

Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)

 

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going well David, and you are already been give all the good advice here :)

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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I'm lying sideways on my desk to get a full appreciation.  Offhand, I'd say you have a better eye for nautical stuff and should bag the idea of being a window treatment consultant :D  :P  :D

Augie

 

Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64

 

Previous Builds :

 

US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988

Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976

Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956

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Hi David, this is looking good for a first build. A late welcoome to this forum and all the help it will provide. I too am into my first wood build and if it wasn't for the gang here I probably wouldn't have even attempted it, much less be as far as I am into my build now. It's a great group, enjoy.....

John

Current Current Builds:

US Brig Niagara on my website

FINISHED BUILD LOGS:

New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website:  http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html

C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/

USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/

 

website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com

website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com

website PROXXON DISCOUNT TOOL STORE http://proxxontoolsdiscount.com

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Oh darn Augie I thought I had some real talent lol....actually I tear more curtains down at fires then worry about what they match to lol

 

Welcome to my little dock John, the people here have treated me very well and I have some pictures coming tomorrow...

 

I got a good part of the first layer of planks down so its on to fill and sand.......I may wait to sand until the weather cools off a tad :) :) :)

David     :pirate41:

First Build: Corsair Brigantine

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Ok some pictures of the first layer of planks.....keep in mind I have to fill and sand still.....post-3113-0-23582800-1378929037_thumb.jpg

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Ok here's where I ask for more advice.............

Per instructions I am supposed to apply the keel( little piece of wood on bottom of ship) after the second planking is done. I am wondering if logically I should apply the keel then my second plank layers can line right up to it, instead of any gaps that could arise.

 

 

Any comments, advice, even rude remarks would be welcome :) :) :) Thanks

David     :pirate41:

First Build: Corsair Brigantine

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Your reasoning on the keel sounds good David.  But I'm no expert on double planking so wait a bit for a confirmation from one of our folks.

Augie

 

Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64

 

Previous Builds :

 

US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988

Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976

Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956

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David, I did mine per the instructions and added the keep after the 2nd planking....I wish in hindsight I had added it first...as much as you try, without tht little strip of wood to butt up against you will have a gap you have to fill otherwise.

Robbyn

If you risk nothing, you risk everything!

 

Current builds

Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0

AL San Francisco II

Mordaunt (Euro Model)

Completed Builds

18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro
 

In the closet

Battle Station

Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)

 

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Actually David, if you check my log you can see how I attached the stem/keel/sternpost before second planking and then using an exacto and formed a small psuedo-rabbet along the keel line which was used to fit the second planking. This gave a nice tight bearding line and I was very happy with the results.

 

Looks like you have a bunch of sanding ahead.

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David after a good sanding it will look good again :)

 

i see the first planking as training . on my Endeavour i will try and make it look like it should but if not the woodfiller will come out too :)

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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