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| Capefearflier |
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  Registered Member #997 Joined: Wed Jun 30 2010, 02:43pmPosts: 54 | Gene, Thanks for the recommendation. Luckily there is both a Lowes & Home Depot in the town which I work. When I finish the planking and start the sanding, I’ll post a couple of pictures | ||
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| Capefearflier |
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| Registered Member #997 Joined: Wed Jun 30 2010, 02:43pmPosts: 54 | I’ve been making progress but had some results I wasn’t happy with. The planking pattern didn’t come out as the different practicums, which I’ve read, outlines. I considered pulling a few rows and starting over but didn’t want to chance damaging the bulkheads. Since I’ll be painting the hull I guess I’ll try to do a better job on my next build.  [ Edited Tue Jan 11 2011, 01:33am ] | ||
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| Gene Bodnar |
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  Registered Member #126 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 11:20amPosts: 1778 | Mark, It looks great to me. Nice work. Gene | ||
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| Capefearflier |
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| Registered Member #997 Joined: Wed Jun 30 2010, 02:43pmPosts: 54 | Good After Noon Folks, I’ve been working at filling and finish sanding the hull. I have probably filled and re-sanded 3 times. I started to become concerned that I maybe over finishing the hull. After looking at several of the models by much more experienced builders that the hulls showed show a nice patina. I’m concerned that over finishing the hull might not have that nice patina and in fact be to smooth. [ Edited Sun Jan 16 2011, 02:45am ] | ||
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| Capefearflier |
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| Registered Member #997 Joined: Wed Jun 30 2010, 02:43pmPosts: 54 | Curretnt Pictures...  | ||
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| Capefearflier |
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| Registered Member #997 Joined: Wed Jun 30 2010, 02:43pmPosts: 54 | Progress continues, I’ve been working on the Fore Deck and nearly have it completed. I must admit I was a bit nervous about learning how to nibble in the decking planks. One of the befits of building my first model is I have a lot of note derived from all the mistakes I’ve been making. I’m thinking my Bluenose may more resemble a clown car when I’m done but I’m sure my next build will be a lot better. Again, any input anyone has would be welcome. Mark...   [ Edited Mon Jul 25 2011, 05:41pm ] | ||
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| twintrow |
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| Registered Member #121 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 04:41amPosts: 429 | Don't sell yourself short Capefearflier, looks pretty good so far. Tom | ||
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| Gene Bodnar |
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| Registered Member #126 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 11:20amPosts: 1778 | Mark, I agree with Tom. She's looking great. Gene | ||
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| Capefearflier |
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| Registered Member #997 Joined: Wed Jun 30 2010, 02:43pmPosts: 54 | A few questions, Thanks for the nice word guy’s but I have a couple of questions maybe someone could give me some help with before I start the Quarter Deck? 1 – When I was cutting into the nibbing strake to fit the deck planks, I would occasionally crack the strake because of the narrow amount wood that’s left after nibbing. I’m using new sharp exact-o blades for doing this. Is it better to use a good quality micro-chisel like something from Boatyard Model Company to do this, or does anyone have a better method? 2 – To simulate caulking, I read about using a soft lead pencil to edge the sides of the planks. I have found some of the lead can get mixed with glue residue, gets on the deck and seep into the wood grain. Again, does anyone have a better way of doing this? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Mark…. | ||
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| twintrow |
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| Registered Member #121 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 04:41amPosts: 429 | Mark Here is a site that can show fixes most all problems, and show how to accomplish them. It is run by Hubert Sicard, a very talented builder. He charges a $40 fee to join his site, and other than my serving machine, is probably among the best investments in shipbuilding I've made. IMHO of course. This page will show the caulking method he suggests. http://www.shipmodeling.ca/subs/aa000118a.html take a look a a visitor and You will see the value I'm certain. Tom | ||
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