achuck49 Posted October 2, 2014 #1 Posted October 2, 2014 This is my 7th attempt at trying to hull a model. The first six ended up in the landfill. Chuck A. If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you even tried.
achuck49 Posted October 2, 2014 Author #2 Posted October 2, 2014 Photo failed to follow first comment Chuck A. If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you even tried.
achuck49 Posted October 9, 2014 Author #3 Posted October 9, 2014 Sorry for not posting sooner but 3 year old granddaughter had a bad ear infection and the Sooners lost to TCU. I did work on Maria and discovered some problems that I had not anticipated. The ribs making up the false hull were too tight. I was very concerned about making the fit too large so I spent two days carefully sanding everything to fit. I lightly sanded all areas to be glued but the glue would only work in spots. What is shown in the photo is mostly plywood. Initially I used Tightbond woos glue as I have many times. The glue would hold very well for half an inch but fail for three. This was regardless of degree of stress, amount of 'bite', or anything else. I broke out the super glue and had similar results. Tiny nails and a new nailer finally worked. After some cleaning up I will put the first planking layer on. The instructions and photos clearly state that a few full length planks are all that is needed because the rest will be filled in with stealers. If fits well and looks good, there is a problem elsewhere dragzz 1 Chuck A. If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you even tried.
achuck49 Posted October 19, 2014 Author #4 Posted October 19, 2014 It does not look like much but it is my first completed POB hull. I experimented with long and short pieces, learned how to bevel and taper. The second layer will certainly cover a large number of boo boo's. Chuck A. If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you even tried.
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