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Post by gordon on Sept 11, 2008 8:20:31 GMT 1
Thanks for the comments guys. I am quite pleased with the model so far but I made the mistake of looking at another Pickle in the Model Ship World Forum (I notice you are a member Skyfire). His experience shows as the attention to detail is incredible.
One thing that is really noticeable on his model is the caulking between the decking. Any tips on how to do this would be appreciated.
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Post by Baz on Sept 11, 2008 10:26:44 GMT 1
One thing that is really noticeable on his model is the caulking between the decking. Any tips on how to do this would be appreciated. Hi Gordon Catching up on whats been happening. Seems all is very quiet - Bissie wise. Everyone must be on all fours searching for little lost brass bits. You are doing a fantastic job on the pickle. Love the detail. As for caulking................. I have used a couple of different methods. For the larger scale models - a tad smaller in size than the pickle. I used moist sewing cotton. between each plank. Plank, cotton, then press and glue next plank. Gives a nice textured effect. The cotton normally sits below the plank, and will not be effected when the sanding session takes place...........unless you have to sand heaps........ then beware For smaller scale models (1:78 - 1:100) I used coloured paper between each plank. The paper can be glued and trimmed prior to laying the plank or glued against the plank when layed, then trimmed later. Sanding trimms the caulking with the wood. For the Bissie I do not intend to use caulking (1:200). I will test a couple of different stains. Hopefully the stain will darken the joins between each plank. Hope this helps Baz
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Post by alanv on Sept 11, 2008 12:25:57 GMT 1
If you are going to use pva to stick down your decking you can stain it black but wipe up any excess straight away. If you use paper stack some of the wood face to face then stick on your black paper when dry separate with a sharp knife then you have one side caulked and a plain side to but the next one up against. Hope that made sense........ AlanV
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Post by gordon on Sept 11, 2008 12:41:35 GMT 1
Some good tips there guys – much appreciated. Like the paper idea so will give it go on my next project.
Have some karma
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Post by swanrail on Sept 11, 2008 22:39:03 GMT 1
On my Bismarck, I have painted one side of the plank with black acrylic paint, this shows up as caulking when sanded. Due to the scale this seems to be the only satisfactory solution, else the caulking is too wide. On an earlier model clipper, I mixed some black paint with Cascamite powder, then added water and glued down the planks. When set, the caulking does not stain the planks when sanded. Advantage of this system it does not require fiddly work to add "real" caulking, nor the problems of adding paper strips, just squeeze each plank up against each other until the glue exudes then let dry (24 hours to completely dry). It is also completely waterproof!!!
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Post by gordon on Sept 12, 2008 7:46:07 GMT 1
Thanks for the tip Swanrail. I think I will experiment with all the suggestions and perhaps post some pics to get some opinions on what looks best.
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Post by popeye on Sept 12, 2008 14:50:35 GMT 1
Dear Gordon. Take 1cwt of good quality, fine (so that it will go down easily between the boards) tar, heat well over hot coals, etc. etc. ........ At least, that was the way we did it when I was on board.
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Post by Baz on Sept 13, 2008 1:41:57 GMT 1
Dear Gordon. Take 1cwt of good quality, fine (so that it will go down easily between the boards) tar, heat well over hot coals, etc. etc. ........ At least, that was the way we did it when I was on board. ;D ;D ;D ;D Mmmmmmmmmmm ..............No mention of (penguin) feathers. Baz
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Post by Mike B on Sept 14, 2008 13:52:48 GMT 1
Hi Gordon, Another method to try is running the side of a pencil lead along one edge of the plank before you glue it down. Each plank is pencilled along one edge only. The picture below on the left shows a light coloured planking, probably Lime, and the one on the right is Walnut planking. As with everything new, try it with a few bits of planking glued to some scrap wood. When dry, apply a coat of your desired varnish, sanding sealer etc. and see if you get the desired effect.
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Post by gordon on Sept 14, 2008 19:43:37 GMT 1
Mike,
thnaks for anoyher good tip. Got a few to try now so will give it a go, hopefully in the next couple of weeks.
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Post by Achtung!! on Sept 14, 2008 21:28:56 GMT 1
[[/quote] Hi Gordon Catching up on whats been happening. Seems all is very quiet - Bissie wise. Everyone must be on all fours searching for little lost brass bits. [/quote] How did you guess?! ;D
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Post by gordon on Sept 14, 2008 21:37:59 GMT 1
Funny you should say that - just spent 20mins on the carpet looking for a hatch - don't suppose anyone will notice one is missing?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2008 0:39:29 GMT 1
LoL probaly not, except for you of course.
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Post by gordon on Sept 15, 2008 7:43:51 GMT 1
Correct Skyfire - and I think I probably have 20 quids worth of brass in the pile of my carpet!!
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