bigt
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Post by bigt on May 28, 2007 16:16:10 GMT 1
I may regret asking this question (already have the middle planks completed from issue 11) but should I have glued along the edges of the planks? I applied glue were the plank rests on the frame, then used planking clamps to hold them in position until dry. Everything seems ok and the distance between frames I am hoping is small enough to prevent any flexing in and out of the planks. Seen a few of your other posts about using resin on the inside of the hull. I would be very wary of this as some of these resins has a tendancy to shrink just slightly on drying - this could really alter the shape of your ship. Regards BigT  |
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Post by Mark on May 29, 2007 0:17:42 GMT 1
Yes, you shold have glued the edges. It will make the hull a lot stronger. However, all is not lost. (Said with a dramatic flair  ) When you apply the second planking it will strengthen the joints between the planks. You could also just rub some glue into the surface of the planks with your finger. That will work some glue between the planks. |
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Post by russ on Jun 16, 2007 11:32:07 GMT 1
I am gladthat i have readd this i have just finished issue 11 planking and i havent guesd the edges i think i will sand the 1st set of planks strainght then as u say rub glue in then rub down agen
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Post by jim on Jun 21, 2007 10:15:30 GMT 1
Mark hit the nail on the head. it is important to glue planks edge to edge also, this prevents any movement when it comes to sanding. and greatly strengthens the hull. unglued planks will spring when sanding making it almost impossible to acheive a level finish.
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Post by jim on Jun 21, 2007 10:20:55 GMT 1
anyone who is well on with planking and has not glued edges, this can be remedied by brushing a coat of thinned down glue all over, capillary action will draw the glue into the joints and bond them.
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Post by rwclancer on Jul 9, 2007 14:13:36 GMT 1
I am just about to start planking but am some-what confused as to where the first one should be placed. The instructions say to butt up against the protrusion in the ribs. Does this mean it should sit in the protrusion with the lower part of the plank resting on it or the top of the plank level with the bottom of the protrusion? Also the illustration does not show very clearly (21-04) where to place the ends of the planks. Can anyone please clarify this. Thanks
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Post by eric on Jul 9, 2007 14:48:27 GMT 1
I started mine with the top of the plank level with the bottom of the of the protrusion, my planks needed a very small trim at the ends to get them central with the ribs at 05 and 07, (get the planks dead center between the rib and the reinforcing strip). Also i made sure i removed ALL excess glue squeezed out or the next plank will sit proud of the ribs on top of the glue.
Hope I was right !?!?
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Post by Mark on Jul 9, 2007 15:26:21 GMT 1
Hi Eric, absolutely right - spot on !! I always trim out any traces of glue from the edge of the plank with a modelling knife before gluing the next one, just to make sure there isn't any glue stopping the plank sitting flush. Hi Rwclancer, The ends of the plank should sit in the middle, exactly where the frame meets the reinforcing strip, as Eric mentions. The top of the first plank should sit flush with the step in the frames. I.e. the recessed part of the frame is not planked at all yet. This photo shows it, but not too clearly.  |
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Post by Achtung!! on Jul 9, 2007 19:44:59 GMT 1
With regards to the guaze to be stuck on - is it 'neat' glue to be brushed on? or is it diluted glue to be brushed on?
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Post by bob on Jul 9, 2007 20:32:19 GMT 1
With regards to the gauze I used neat glue but gave up after ending up with extremely sticky fingers. In the end I used a coat of araldite applied with an old brush working quickly before the resin set.
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Post by rwclancer on Jul 9, 2007 23:35:05 GMT 1
Thank you Eric and Mark. I am about to run out of wood glue. Is there a particular brand of glue that you recommend. I have noticed there is a big difference in price of certain glues so obviously quality. I dont want the model to start falling to peices after a few months.
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Post by swanrail on Jul 9, 2007 23:50:25 GMT 1
I have been using Evo-stik weatherproof wood adhesive for all my models with no problems. It is quite quick setting (but takes 24 hours to really go off) and if you make a mistake, you will find that the wood breaks before it does!
It also dries clear which can be useful.
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Post by Mark on Jul 10, 2007 4:50:36 GMT 1
I use the Evostik weatherproof glue as well. It comes in a blue bottle.
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Post by rwclancer on Jul 10, 2007 14:23:36 GMT 1
I am finding that every plank for the centre section needs shortening by approx. 3mm. Is it just my planks or are they all the same. Thanks
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Post by Mark on Jul 10, 2007 15:13:00 GMT 1
Mine are the same - it's a good thing - better too long than too short !!!
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) When you apply the second planking it will strengthen the joints between the planks. You could also just rub some glue into the surface of the planks with your finger. That will work some glue between the planks.
