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Joined: 08/06/2010 Posts: 13 Points: 39 Location: Sheffield
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Hi all just a quick question from someone whose never built a wooden model before, the pieces that fit into the No12 frame all seem extremely tight i.e to the point that i cant get them in. i am worried that if i file away bits i may end up with the pieces to high or to low can anyone offer some advice? Many thanx Glen
Glen
There are two types of Boats in the Royal Navy
Submarines and Targets.
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Hi Glen, and welcome to the forum. I found those parts tight as well. but i gave the recesses on the hull a light sanding with a needle file and they fit just fine.  Literally taken only microns off (a couple of quick passes with the file)  I think everything will line up right when we get the lower gun deck and the ribs are glued in place. Good luck with your build Graham
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luna wrote:Hi all
just a quick question from someone whose never built a wooden model before, the pieces that fit into the No12 frame all seem extremely tight i.e to the point that i cant get them in. i am worried that if i file away bits i may end up with the pieces to high or to low can anyone offer some advice?
Many thanx
Glen
Because the pieces are laser cut, they are tight. I had the same problem, but using fine grained sand paper and rubbing the wood gently, I was able to fit all the pieces snugly no problem... Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 08/06/2010 Posts: 13 Points: 39 Location: Sheffield
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thanx for the answers guys i will give it a try on the recesses it probably is just with the laser cutting but i didn't want to commit till i had asked the question as i know you guys on here have the experience, thats why i joined the forum. Again thanx for the prompt answers Glen
Glen
There are two types of Boats in the Royal Navy
Submarines and Targets.
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Wood is a natural material, and expands/contracts with humidity, temperature, etc. It's not unusual to find something is a bit tight, or maybe even feels a little loose in the slots. Can't fault the earlier advise.
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I had the same problem wth my parts, but the use of a small file will correct this, I myself prefer them to be a bit tight as it is far easier to file or sand to fit rather than pieces being loose and having to correct problems
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Some of the ribs are incredibly tight. I haven't glued any of mine in yet, but some of them are going to be damned difficult to remove prior to gluing!
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