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Post by laugh on Jun 25, 2007 21:46:44 GMT 1
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Post by Bry on Jun 29, 2007 13:50:30 GMT 1
I have cut 45 degree angles on the end of my planks, and joined 5 end to end with high viscosity super glue. This has allowed me to lay a complete layer at a time.
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Post by jim on Jul 3, 2007 19:38:13 GMT 1
sand them all flush when the deck is complete., and I agree with Bob deck should have been all plank or all ply, don,t know why they mixed it. I can only assume it is for structural strength for a wet boat. (sailing model) since ply is, by its nature less prone to warping and the ply deck parts are all outboard. (but then methinks, this would only apply to marine ply which this is certainly not)
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Post by Achtung!! on Jul 3, 2007 21:11:38 GMT 1
I am a bit worried about my planking I am upto issue 11 but the planks I have put on are off varying thickness and I am worried that if i sand too much some of the planks may get to thin and snap and everyones elses hulls look better than mine
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Post by swanrail on Jul 3, 2007 21:23:39 GMT 1
My planks were also of varying thickness, but have successfully sanded down safely. The resin glue inside strengthens the hull and supports quite thin wood if this should occur. If yours looks very bad, then I would suggest using a wood filler that comes in tins and is a two part mixture. This is very strong, but sands down nmicely. Use it to fill in the low spots to virtually make the hull smooth before sanding - you might not need the second layer of planking!!!
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Post by jim on Jul 4, 2007 19:20:04 GMT 1
since the bismarck had a planked deck and there are ply parts for the deck can we assume there will be another set of planks for the deck? or as I have had to do on other ship models do we literally draw the planks on the deck?
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Post by Achtung!! on Jul 4, 2007 21:16:46 GMT 1
Thanks for the tip.
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Post by rwclancer on Jul 7, 2007 20:40:33 GMT 1
Can anyone give me the address of a website were I can purchase planking clamps (not e-bay). Many thanks
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Post by cooltrax on Jul 15, 2007 17:51:33 GMT 1
My humble attempt
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Post by Achtung!! on Jul 15, 2007 20:10:44 GMT 1
Ive got problems with planking the bow area of my boat - cant seem to get the first plank to match/line up correctly.
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Post by eric on Jul 16, 2007 15:19:48 GMT 1
I've just started the bow, my planks needed to be persuaded to conform to every rib, pinned tightly and it was OK. But I did have to do a little more sanding prior to the first planks, just to ensure as much contact as poss.
I want to aspire to Markus's magnificent planking around the bows, I think it will make the difference between a good model and a great model.
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Post by Mark on Jul 16, 2007 16:11:36 GMT 1
You might want to try steaming or soaking the plank to make it more supply as well. Steam and twist until it takes the right shape, minding your fingers of course. Alternatively soak in hot water for 20 mins or so and then pin it in place. Wait for it to dry out (overnight) and then remove the pins and glue in place. Don't try gluing it while still wet - the glue won't stick properly and the plank will shrink as it dries out.
As Eric says, make sure you get a good contact on the frames as well - that's crucial to getting a good hull.
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Post by bob on Jul 16, 2007 17:06:32 GMT 1
Yep Ill agree Marcus model looks good but his planks arent quite the same as Hatchettes, his second layer overlaps the deck a bit and they are in one piece.
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Post by Achtung!! on Jul 16, 2007 18:46:36 GMT 1
Thanks for all the help. I will have a go later tonight by dry fitting the plank. I will keep you posted.
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Post by bob on Jul 16, 2007 19:19:29 GMT 1
Good luck chill, the first plank is a bit fiddly, as there is a slight twist as well as a bend.
Marks tip is the best soak it, fix it let it dry out and then glue. Let us know what happens.
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