palmerit Posted Friday at 03:59 AM Author Share #61 Posted Friday at 03:59 AM (edited) Got the broad strake on. Some of this might go a bit quicker from now on. I am rubbing a pencil along the bottom edge and stern edge of each plank (and the front edge of the ones going into the bow). I read that if you do all the edges of all the planks then it’s too dark. This makes a subtle line. I also followed a tip to have the back of the plank facing you while rubbing the edge - that way if you slip you mark the back of the plank rather than the front. I also (after a mistake) followed the advice to make the planks a little too large (higher and longer) since it’s easy to remove (cut or sand) but you can’t add. Also trying to add a bit of a bevel where planks come together. Edited Friday at 04:00 AM by palmerit Canute, JacquesCousteau and robert952 3 Quote Current Builds: Sherbourne 1763 (Vanguard Models), 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (NRG) In the Queue: Norwegian Pram (Model Shipways), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Model Shipways), Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models) Completed Builds: Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerit Posted Saturday at 12:52 AM Author Share #62 Posted Saturday at 12:52 AM The next step is to divide in 1/3s between the top of the broad strake and the bottom of the wale and to check the lines. I think it’s okay. robert952, Jim M, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: Sherbourne 1763 (Vanguard Models), 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (NRG) In the Queue: Norwegian Pram (Model Shipways), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Model Shipways), Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models) Completed Builds: Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerit Posted Saturday at 01:16 AM Author Share #63 Posted Saturday at 01:16 AM I adjusted a bit. Probably going to follow the recommendation and sleep on it and check again tomorrow sometime. JacquesCousteau, Jim M, robert952 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: Sherbourne 1763 (Vanguard Models), 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (NRG) In the Queue: Norwegian Pram (Model Shipways), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Model Shipways), Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models) Completed Builds: Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerit Posted Saturday at 03:14 AM Author Share #64 Posted Saturday at 03:14 AM I plotted out where the planks should go, following the instructions. robert952, Canute and JacquesCousteau 3 Quote Current Builds: Sherbourne 1763 (Vanguard Models), 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (NRG) In the Queue: Norwegian Pram (Model Shipways), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Model Shipways), Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models) Completed Builds: Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerit Posted 15 hours ago Author Share #65 Posted 15 hours ago Made more (slow) progress with the planking. I found that I needed to drop a plank early at the bow and don’t need to seem to need to use a stealer at the stern, opposite to the instructions. Jim M, RossR, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote Current Builds: Sherbourne 1763 (Vanguard Models), 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (NRG) In the Queue: Norwegian Pram (Model Shipways), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Model Shipways), Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models) Completed Builds: Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim M Posted 4 hours ago Share #66 Posted 4 hours ago On 10/25/2024 at 8:42 PM, palmerit said: Actually had to mark the topline - I used some 2mm tape. Will use my dremel to remove excess. how did you mark the top line? i am struggling getting mine to look right before sanding Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerit Posted 4 hours ago Author Share #67 Posted 4 hours ago 12 minutes ago, Jim M said: how did you mark the top line? i am struggling getting mine to look right before sanding I just matched the line on the plans, using a square to mark the position (just like I did with the wale). I think one of the frame pieces was too short so I adjusted everything down. Ultimately, I was more concerned about have a nice line than perfectly matching the plans. I used a Dremel to cut down but then switched to 100/180 grit sanding sticks to fare the top of the frames to maintain a (hopefully) nice line. I might need to adjust again when I get close to finishing off the top of the hull. Ryland Craze and Jim M 1 1 Quote Current Builds: Sherbourne 1763 (Vanguard Models), 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (NRG) In the Queue: Norwegian Pram (Model Shipways), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Model Shipways), Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models) Completed Builds: Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim M Posted 3 hours ago Share #68 Posted 3 hours ago 49 minutes ago, palmerit said: I just matched the line on the plans, using a square to mark the position (just like I did with the wale). I think one of the frame pieces was too short so I adjusted everything down. Ultimately, I was more concerned about have a nice line than perfectly matching the plans. I used a Dremel to cut down but then switched to 100/180 grit sanding sticks to fare the top of the frames to maintain a (hopefully) nice line. I might need to adjust again when I get close to finishing off the top of the hull. @palmerit Very nice, that is what I did too. I just now to get my new Dremel broken in and sand down the top line. I have some pictures to post to update my status laster today. I also marked my whale lines early on the side of the bulkheads to make it easier after fairing. Did you fair with your Dremel or all by hand? Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerit Posted 3 hours ago Author Share #69 Posted 3 hours ago (edited) 14 minutes ago, Jim M said: Did you fair with your Dremel or all by hand? I faired all by hand, mainly using flexible wide sanding sticks (along most of the hull) and 100 / 180 grit sand paper by hand at the stern near the counter. I wouldn't trust myself with a Dremel. I used my Dremel a bit on my Sherbourne because the faring lines were marked and those pieces could be fared before being installed (I didn't Dremel right up to the mark, but near it). Most of the hull doesn't need a Dremel. I suppose the stern end could have been fared a certain amount with a Dremel since you need to remove quite a bit. It's just that the Dremel can sometimes bounce around and I could imagine inadvertently damaging something like the sternpost. I protected it and the keel etc. with tape, but tape won't protect those pieces from a Dremel. As I noted, as have others, the stern end near the counter really needs a lot of work to get right. I actually printed out some photos of what it should like like to have on hand nearby. Faring took an entire weekend, lots of hours. I recommend doing a bunch of faring before gluing in the counter. But get the counter shaped right (both so it takes on a curve and so it fits) so that you can fit it in and you can mark where to fare the last frame pieces (then remove and set aside so it doesn't get in the way of faring the last frame pieces). I ended up faring the last frame piece too much because I misread the instructions and then had to add wood (and wood filler) back and start over. Definitely take your time on the stern end, look at a bunch of photos, and put some marks on the limits of the faring. Edited 3 hours ago by palmerit JacquesCousteau 1 Quote Current Builds: Sherbourne 1763 (Vanguard Models), 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (NRG) In the Queue: Norwegian Pram (Model Shipways), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Model Shipways), Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models) Completed Builds: Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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