gerry
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Post by gerry on Feb 12, 2008 1:46:58 GMT 1
G.Day Guys,hope someone out there can put me right.
I am about to fit the planking to the top of the Bow,that is under the Bow Decking.
Assembly Guide 42/09 state's not glue it in place yet'.
So far so good until the last planking needs to be secured,then problems.
I have read and reread but cannot find any instructions as to when the Bow Deck is glued in place.
Is there any reason why the Deck cannot be secured?
Gerry
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Post by swanrail on Feb 12, 2008 13:48:20 GMT 1
You sure you got the number right? My issue 42 diag 09 shows the fitting of the stern second planking!!!!
If you are referring to the piece that goes around the anchor recess and has portholes in it, it is safe to fix it. In fact, Issue 42/11 tells you to do so!!!
The part 65, extended bow decking, is glued into place in issue 43/09, but tested without gluing in issue 43/07!
Part 206 is scrap and is only used to make the correct angles on part 65. DO NOT FIX!!!!
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Post by Achtung!! on Feb 12, 2008 14:39:50 GMT 1
Just finished the second layer planking - now the real work starts!!!
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gerry
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Post by gerry on Feb 13, 2008 1:50:33 GMT 1
Thanks Swanrail,but i think you are to far ahead of me in construction issues.
Out here in the sticks of Australia we seem to be behind time.
I refer to the Assembly Guide 42/09 not issue 42.
Gerry
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Post by afkmatrix on Feb 13, 2008 2:03:27 GMT 1
Urr so what issue is that then mate? As that number to me means issue 42 step 9??
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Post by swanrail on Feb 13, 2008 19:21:15 GMT 1
Sorry Gerry, but we normally use the issue number as part of the code as afkmatrix says. your code means nothing to me!!!
(just had a thought, you meant page 42 diagram 09!!! that is in issue 21.)
The part referred to there, you can fit but look at my and Davids post later, as we recommend that this part is modified if you intend to sail the model. We both have changed the shape to make the crack less obvious in the removable deck, to make it easier to real plank the decks and to make more watertight.
Unfortunately, I had already had stuck the deck down before modifying and had a problem modifying it, as did afkmatrix.
If you intend to stay static, keep as is and glue down when you think fit.
With hindsight, I would also advise sealing the inside of the hull, which in my case was done with a resin coat (not the pvaglue/bandage that Hachette use). It is an easy job if done before fitting the top deck, and harder later!!!!
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Post by afkmatrix on Feb 13, 2008 23:08:36 GMT 1
Doh!!  I get what you mean now lol!! Yeah as Swanrail said it all depends whether you are going static or R/C. I am going R/C but didn't find this site until I was at around issue 35 so I havn't been able to do some of the mods I wanted  But I would hold off sticking your front deck down or look at David and Swanrails modification and see if you want to do that. TBH I am in the process of doing the front deck mod and if you have an iron, some baking paper and some patience you can if you have glued the front deck down get it off again. And with a little bit of thought etc it does work. |
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gerry
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Post by gerry on Feb 15, 2008 3:23:15 GMT 1
G.Day each,sorry for the 'issue' mix up but i get the message,i will leave securing the 'Forward Deck' till later.
I am planing to install radio control,i have installed it before in a U Boat and it works well.
Tried the 'Resin molded front anchor part,you guessed it.
It was all out of shape,so i started to get one side flat by sanding block.
Then set it up in the Milling Machine in order to get the other side parallel and also to reduce the overall thickness so that the deck will lign up with the top part.
It would seem that these molded parts are done in a flexable mould and that no control in applied to the quantity of material involved,pity.
I am contemplating the fitting of two or three props but have not gained any real information about the problems or benefits.
Gerry
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Post by Achtung!! on Feb 15, 2008 13:54:07 GMT 1
Right guys, got an problem, just coming to fit the strips of wood (ones with the portholes in )ont the hull. And I have lined them up on to of the second layer of planking and there is a 1mm gap or so between the top of these strips to the bottom of the removable deck!!
HELP!
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Post by afkmatrix on Feb 15, 2008 14:28:02 GMT 1
Urr maybe use wood filler? Also I hope you realise that the portholes are wrong on those peices? Personally I am going to just put some planks where the portholes are and then drill them my self.
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Post by eric on Feb 15, 2008 14:28:40 GMT 1
Ah, I had a similar gap on one side at the stern.
What i did was to line up the ply porthole plank level with the deck, then filled the resulting gap at the bottom of the ply part.
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Post by nm on Feb 15, 2008 14:33:50 GMT 1
Achtung!
Take a look at what Mark is doing on his week-by-week section.
NM
(PS Why not come to Dublin this year!)
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Post by Achtung!! on Feb 15, 2008 16:24:32 GMT 1
Oh blimey - just looked at his build...thats beyond my skills.
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Post by swanrail on Feb 15, 2008 18:55:26 GMT 1
At the stern, my ply piece also came up short, but in my case, I added another plank to not only fill the gap but to extend up past the removable deck, this then lined up with the stern steamed plank and the side extensions for the main deck.
This extra plank was of course too high as fitted, but was later sanded level with the deck plus its planking veneer, which I am adding by hand.
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Post by afkmatrix on Feb 23, 2008 3:15:11 GMT 1
Ok quick question from me. I am on issue 42 and still have small gaps in my second planking at the stern where the full length planks don't reach. I assume in future issues I will use bits of left over strips to fill these in? Can take a pic if necessary.
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I get what you mean now lol!! Yeah as Swanrail said it all depends whether you are going static or R/C. I am going R/C but didn't find this site until I was at around issue 35 so I havn't been able to do some of the mods I wanted 
But I would hold off sticking your front deck down or look at David and Swanrails modification and see if you want to do that. TBH I am in the process of doing the front deck mod and if you have an iron, some baking paper and some patience you can if you have glued the front deck down get it off again. And with a little bit of thought etc it does work.
