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Post by mattyb on Nov 17, 2007 15:02:48 GMT 1
Hope no-one minds but I thought I would start a specific thread on this subject as we here in Oz are just starting the planking process, I figured that If there are any queries, problems ect.. that they could be adressed here...
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Post by rod on Nov 19, 2007 12:15:19 GMT 1
I'm trolling forums looking for research on just how to fit the first plank for the bow section.
Instructions say make it level with the deck piece, but the picture doesn't really give a clear idea of which part of the deck piece to make it level with.
Our alma mata says make it level with the deck at the point of the second rib but my question is - whats the correct answer now that you pommies have seen the future.
thanks
Rod
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Post by mattyb on Nov 20, 2007 4:07:19 GMT 1
well I started it at the middle section in line with the recesed bit. This is how it looks on the actuall diagrams.. I think anyways.
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Post by trev on Nov 24, 2007 6:36:32 GMT 1
spot on matt.
Marks week by week photo's also offer some help with this section.
:-)
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Post by daveg on Nov 24, 2007 11:24:14 GMT 1
Hi Trev and other Aussies :
Nearly finished my hull, looking good ,instead of planks supplied , been building with matchsticks, will post photo for anyone interested on monday after giving it a good sanding.
regards daveg
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Post by daveg on Nov 24, 2007 11:26:34 GMT 1
Hi Trev and other Aussies :
Nearly finished my hull, looking good ,instead of planks supplied , been building with matchsticks, will post photo for anyone interested on monday after giving it a good sanding.
Intention was to see if were possible to build a hull that size and do a good job, rest of model will be built as per instructions.
regards
daveg
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Post by mattyb on Nov 24, 2007 15:10:26 GMT 1
Yes they are a help to me more than the actual bismarck magazine instructions...
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Post by rod on Nov 25, 2007 8:49:34 GMT 1
its been a long week on this planking, its big, there are lots of it but I'm happy with where its going. I notice the planks come in many different thicknesses, or did I just get the advanced version of the kit that is supposed to be annoying.. Its not like it a huge difference but that tiny micromilimeter of difference makes it tough to get a perfectly smooth hull. Looks like mr sander and I will be good friends over the coming weeks.
Hopefully it will be all finished by the end of this week.
Rod
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Post by eric on Nov 25, 2007 21:06:49 GMT 1
Hi Rod, we all had planks that varied in thickness, so don't worry, it's not just you!
Your sanding block will come in very handily, just be sure that if sanding in the wifes kitchen, clean up better than I managed afterwards!!!
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Post by notsoablseamanpete on Dec 4, 2007 1:18:19 GMT 1
Question to you all....
I've been busy planking and am up to the the lower section (issue 12) of the hull, and have found the planks need bending as per mark's description in his step by step. Was wondering what you all did?? I've actually soaked mine and pinned them to the hull and currently waiting for them to dry.
cheers
pete
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Post by swanrail on Dec 4, 2007 12:21:53 GMT 1
Hi Pte,
I personally prefer steaming planks over an electric kettle. This allows instantaneous bending and quick drying of the plank so that it can be glued immediately.
On this model, the bends are so gradual, I never needed to steam (excption being my curved filler on the new stern part 70).
My planks were just held firmly in place with brass pins until the glue set.
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Post by poulw on Dec 4, 2007 13:26:35 GMT 1
For my 1:200 Richelieu, I used full length 2mm pine planks, and I had to use a traditional kettle, since my electric kettle automatically switched off too quickly after the water started boiling.
Poul
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Post by Mike B on Dec 4, 2007 15:38:29 GMT 1
my electric kettle automatically switched off too quickly after the water started boiling. Poul Hi Poul, Try not closing the lid. |
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Post by trev on Dec 30, 2007 11:45:32 GMT 1
Hey all
Thought I would post an update of where I am at.
Im really happy and pleased with myself as I have just about finished the planking, I jumped ahead and have completed the bow and only have the stern section left to do around the resin part.
No steam or soaking here either like don I simply twisted the plank as I went and used brass pins to hold it while the glue dried.
Im really chuffed as thought that the planking would cause me to quit but ahhh the satisfaction.
Trev
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Post by nemesis on Dec 30, 2007 12:28:51 GMT 1
Well done, Trev. Good to see you have the planking bogey man beat. The harder the job, the more satisfying the challenge.  |
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