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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2008 7:48:43 GMT 1
Houstan we have a major problem here. Finally have issue 21 and went to put the last 2 deck planks in place only to find the port one is way out of alignment on the port side at the stern end of it. See photos. Any hints on what to do Oh and I have some filler there too at the join, but think it's water soluble. - lol
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Post by markus on Mar 31, 2008 8:04:05 GMT 1
... Any hints on what to do had the same problem - my solution: sanding, sanding, sanding.... and don't worry about the water soluble filler, your deck will be covered later... markus
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Post by Mark on Mar 31, 2008 9:04:07 GMT 1
For the part that's too small, just stick a plank edgewise on the straight edge to move it out a bit. An edgewise plank is great for filling a 0.7mm or 1.6mm gap (depends on whether you use a first or second player plank !) Both my parts were a little short on length (OK for width) and needed a gap filling edgewise plank.
Just sand back the one that's too big.
Before you go attacking things too much, have a look to see if anything else is out of alignment.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2008 9:22:20 GMT 1
Just had a very close look at things and it is possible that the 2 stern planks are slightly off center, (the ones closest to the camera).
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Post by Baz on Mar 31, 2008 11:07:19 GMT 1
80 grit on the orbital for 2 minutes should fix it Skyfire...... Bit of subtle ozzie musclework. Baz.................
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2008 11:13:00 GMT 1
Think it might be wet sponge time
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Post by Baz on Mar 31, 2008 11:15:58 GMT 1
;D
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Post by Mark on Apr 1, 2008 4:13:58 GMT 1
Just had a very close look at things and it is possible that the 2 stern planks are slightly off center, (the ones closest to the camera). I see what you mean - the edgewise plank trick should sort it out a treat. I prefer 80 grit and a sanding block - I always find power sanders a bit OTT for modelling work. Too easy for them to slip and take a gouge out.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2008 7:47:01 GMT 1
Ok have it all sorted, everything came apart very easily. All aligned now and with reinforcing added under the join with the stern deck. See latest photos in my build diary.
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Post by popeye on Sept 10, 2008 10:15:17 GMT 1
I agree about the reinforcing of the deck. Once I had finished it, I took some pieces from the remains of the cutouts and araldited them under the removable deck, between the stringers, both to preven the deck from warping and to thoroughly strengthen it, especially against bits coming unstuck as the edges are sanded to fit inside the raised deck edge !!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2008 12:46:31 GMT 1
My entire deck is removable except for the small bit right at the stern. Been wondering about adding some extra reinforcing though.
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Post by swanrail on Sept 10, 2008 23:57:41 GMT 1
Remember that the superstructure when added will give the deck some degree of strength. I am still not sure how the top weight will effect the finished model. as there is a fair bit of brass and the superstructure is already getting quite heavy. Too much added weight under the deck may not be a good thing.
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Post by popeye on Sept 11, 2008 2:48:52 GMT 1
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Post by jim on Oct 7, 2008 16:55:14 GMT 1
I'm sure iv'e seen you before Popeye.
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Post by jim on Oct 7, 2008 17:18:05 GMT 1
Remember that the superstructure when added will give the deck some degree of strength. I am still not sure how the top weight will effect the finished model. as there is a fair bit of brass and the superstructure is already getting quite heavy. Too much added weight under the deck may not be a good thing.[/quote that would be a concern of mine also. might raise the centre of gravity quite a bit. the model is designed as a static or R/C surely they would have considered this.
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