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Post by trev on Oct 27, 2007 1:15:02 GMT 1
I'm just doing the planking in the mid section at the moment and its thoroughly enjoyable. It is surprising to see just how big this thing will finally be. Now the wife is looking at it and asking the obvious question - where the f@#%@ will that go? Obvious answer - wherever it f@$^$ likes The whole build has been problem free so far to be honest, far easier that I thought. I'll try and paste some pics if i can find our digital camera. I've still got to sand the ribs on the aft and fore ends of the ship in line with the curvature of the hull, but the middle seems to be ok the way it is. I'm not using any fancy planking clamps to hold the planks in place - just some good old fashioned flag pins seem to the do the trick very nicely. Oh and I've swapped over to Alphatic resin now for the planking after using a stack of durabond for the rib structure. It was strong stuff and I don't think I'll have too much warping of the shape from the planks going on, but just in case I am doing alternate sides for each plank. having fun!! Rod I agree on you with the size rod and my wife was exactly the same when she sw how big it ended up. I too have found it quite easy so far as I had only dry fitted everything and only started gluing now one I received issue 11. The advantage I found with this is that it made it alot easier to keep the ribs at the correct angles as once i had aligned them with a set square the rib braces held them in perfect place til the glue dries. Trev
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Post by rod on Oct 27, 2007 4:23:33 GMT 1
Good stuff Trev. Getting these things four at a time is good because it allows you to insert the ribs into the braces although I had a square as a insurance policy also. I'm finding the quality of the cut and the material to be exceptionally good so far. I haven't had to sand very much at all and most things are fitting in pretty tightly. The bow was probably the nicest - everything was so snug and square I should have given it to my 7 year to put together.
good luck with the model Trev. I'm up to 6 planks per side now, slow process but enjoyable.
Rod
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Post by rushzombie on Oct 31, 2007 20:30:19 GMT 1
hi guys, i,m from uk and saw your thread here so i thought i,d pop my head in ,hows the build going and what issue you on ,i,m on issue 35 here and its sprung a surprise ,check out the topic on the hull pages 19,20 also if ya intrested ive started a webpage with just photo,s to help out if it does help rushsmodelbuildingupdates.piczo.com/?cr=3&rfm=y
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Post by notsoablseamanpete on Nov 2, 2007 0:03:06 GMT 1
Okies, here tis.... The hull is screwed down to the board, the deck frame is dry fitted only and I've braced the stern frame since taking the pic pete
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Post by napoleon on Nov 2, 2007 23:26:37 GMT 1
Hi Pete,
Just like to say your build looks great. If you don't mind me saying, I have done the same method for keeping the keel straight and flat. I kept it screwed in place whilst planking as far down the ribs as was possible, thus avoiding any warping.
Best Regards
Napoleon
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Post by Smackmback on Nov 8, 2007 14:46:35 GMT 1
Hi guys, Rob here....I weighed up the pros and cons also and in the end I came up with who cares about the cost, a little bit each week won't hurt us and we'll probably get alot more satisfaction from building this ship than buying ready made plastic model. And where can you have so much interaction with great people from all over the world. Yes it could or rather is a little daunting but we here in Australia are behind everyone and we can learn from them. They are just as crazy as us and willing to help at the drop of a hat (mad hatters hat at that) so lets enjoy and make alot more friends. I have two sets building up. By the end of the month I should have all the issues up to 16 for both sets, although to date all I have been doing is reading, no construction but I am about to " Lay the Keel"
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Post by Smackmback on Nov 8, 2007 14:51:46 GMT 1
I forgot something I qanted to ask about. I am opting for the third motor, so anyone who has input on that please do so. I have seen Marcus' I think it is. got to go back there but sprook up anyway
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Post by mattyb on Nov 9, 2007 15:06:16 GMT 1
Markus Is the man to ask and can get you better motors and gear than the one offered by the suppliers.
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Post by pod on Nov 11, 2007 13:07:09 GMT 1
Hi guys, this is my first post. I' completed up to issue 8. Anything to do with working with wood has never been one of my stronger points so this is a big gamble for me. With the hull planking getting closer, I would appreciate any advice you could give me, and my first question is what is the best way to steam the hull planks?
Cheers.
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Post by Mark on Nov 11, 2007 15:54:20 GMT 1
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Post by eric on Nov 11, 2007 17:11:59 GMT 1
Hi Pod, welcome!
Most planks on Bismarck will not need steaming or soaking, they go on perfectly well without. It is only at the sten and bow sections, and mabye round the bilge keel area that you may need to steam them. I soaked the planks personally, but either method works fine, don't worry about it and just take your time, you'll do fine!!
Eric
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Post by notsoablseamanpete on Nov 11, 2007 23:02:51 GMT 1
g'day pod
Working with wood has never been a strong point of mine either. I bought a wood kit to fool with as a side project to help me get the feel for it. Its in the 'other models' section under 'a little boat on the side'. I found soaking the planks worked best for me, slows the whole process down as you need to let the planks dry properly, but the results are worth the wait
cheers pete
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Post by napoleon on Nov 11, 2007 23:31:13 GMT 1
Hi Pod,
welcome to the forum. I also steamed planks where needed and had no problems using this method.
Best of luck with your build, if you get stuck, this is the place for answers.
Regards
Napoleon
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Post by russ on Nov 12, 2007 10:45:58 GMT 1
Hi pod i winged and prared it i forced the planks down with the plankin clamps although this method is advised to have spares on the side ready just to b safe the hull was dificult but it turned out all okay
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Post by steamboatbob on Nov 21, 2007 10:34:59 GMT 1
FOUND THE PERFECT GLUE TO USE ON HULL
Called Titebond III ultimate wood glue
it is a waterproof PVA type glue i have tested thid and to my disbelief i placed two pieces of scap and butt joined them together let it cure and then placed it in a bucket of water for 3 days.
Lo and behold it still held together
it is fun to find but check it out on the web
also found at all carb-a-tec stores Aussie wide
Happy Sailing
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