Some stunning work.
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The Madness Begins.
IF you too are considering having a go at any thing involving wood and glue don't ever, ever go light on clamps. Buy plenty, then buy some more. Two planks yesterday, then to this AM. I have found that soaking the end that goes to the rear of the hull is enough, the front I can 'bully' into place... Sort of.
I was getting a bit ahead of myself here and the next two planks the wood was still a little damp and the glue was not having it! which is why the ends are not fixed yet. I'll try either later of tomorrow. It will get fixed, even if I need a bigger hammer. Still it's only the first layer of planks, I need to get me some epoxy filler and get this lot sorted, fettled and faired befor the next layer...
I picked up the drawings for the next couple of victims Friday... In my wifes words; " gosh they are rather large, I wonder where you will find to keep them"... or words to that effect. lol.
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Well, I am indeed enjoying my catching up. Yet another brilliant build in progress. It was decided years ago me and wood are not compatible. So I am even more envious of your skills building this vessel Ian. I will enjoy watching the progress.Comment
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Goodluck with all the madness Ian, it's a lot of work but worth in the end ? looking good, have funComment
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It's all looking rather good IanComment
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Steve, Neil and Doug, Thank you for tagging along.
Slowly, slowly catchy monkey.
Crap I forgot to wipe the glue off the surface. I'll pay for that later!!! grr.
So my method is to soak one end of the plank, I have a nice deep jar (about 20cm) which I place six planks for a few hours. They are only a soft wood so take water well. Any that have needed a hard bend or a twist have been heated with a lighter flame- don't worry, it's still wet - and bent or twisted my finger presure. The clamps that are between the ribs are just to hold the planks aligned so not as much to sand back.
Now lunch.. and a trip to the post office to collect a pack of goddies for the boat...
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Looking good Ian. A lengthy process but gives a nice, neat result.Comment
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So what does one do while waiting for the glue to dry?
Well....
You assemble the nice 11 part brass wheel... Still looking for suitable dials and gauges. A couple of gas handles as well.
Mount the Navigation lights and a horn.
And yes the lights work. I need to tie in a mast top light and a rear marker on the flag staff. Those I have. What I am missing are a lamp for the wheelhouse and one for the cabin!
Talking of flag staffs. I also made a new rear "poop" deck.
So when waiting for the glue to dry, you just get on with some of the other odds and sods.
A quick overview so far?
Tomorrow I can use the time to fit the bell, and the handrail to the wheel house. Fit the 'window glass' and paint the vents.
I also have to fettle the cabin down into the upstand. Darn thing I'm sure it fitted fine yesterday. Today? Meh, not so much. GRRrrrr.
I also need to get the mast collars mounted to the deck. They should not be in the way. I could also varnish the masts as well now I'm thinking about it. Oh! I need to make the Irons for the Bowsprit, I might have found a suitable bit of brass...
Cheers and until next time.
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Well after a long week playing with planking and glue I have put the last plank of the first layer on the hull... Gaaaabbbbbb. The Stern, aft of the props has yet to be planked. Even steamed planks have been tried and trashed... It kind of like trying to plank a pool ball. Its about that size.
Seriously considering a block of balsa and carving it to shape.
I bought some plastic padding two part filler yesterday to even out the hull's first layer of planks and hopefully the final lay will be a bit better.
I will be taking a little pause for a while, whilst I work up a game plan for the next round.
To remind me and to keep an eye on the objective:
The cabin is 99% done. Just need a gas lever and a few dials maybe. Also a hand rail. Its made, just need to fit it...
The Deck needs a couple of coats of varnish, Satin? maybe matt? The mahogani bits need a swipe with a bit more gloss
This was yesterday morning, you can see the extreme curves that need to be pulled at the stern. First (wooden) boat with such a rump. Others have been either a flat or curved transom or they have been double enders, (a pointy bit each end).
Here you can clearly see that not all the planks wanted to play nice.
All fun.
Catch you later. comments welcome, as always.Comment
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Very nice progress Ian!
For the deck I would personally use a satin varnish, will be much easier to clean off the dust after a while.
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Great work Ian.SteveComment
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Ooh looking very nice IanComment
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Looks good Ian, very nice craftsmanshipComment
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Looking seriously good IanComment
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