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Hi bb1949 No I didn't find a problem with that join or 16 on 5. I did find a slight problem on the earlier join though. While as you can see re pics the join bracing piece tops are just below the false keel top so they are even with bottom of keel, I found when positioning rib frame into the slots each side that it tended to want to push brace on a slight angle. I had to muck around with the rib frames on both slots till eventually all fitted even and 90 degrees. Those join braces we're too wide really and it was too late as I had glued braces over false keel join.  Only one more join to go now re number 7 when we eventually get it with those join braces onto false keel. Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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Thanks for that. I have found the bracing was a bit over-sized and slightly out of alignment. I posted the same message and had a confirmation that a bit of persistence and shaving the edges would resolve the problem, which it has. I agree with you in so far as I cannot wait for issue 7.
I also have a book on planking that helped me earlier. "Planking techniques for Model Ship Builders" Donald Dressel. ISBN 0-8306-2868-1 Tab Books 1988. I am not sure how good it is as having read some of it once I needed to actually do some planking so it made more sense. I am in the process of re-reading it and it is making more sense!
If you cannot lay your hands on it I will send you my copy. I can have it sent to a Perth business address and you could collect from there if that suits.
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Hi bb1949 Re book on planking always a good thing especially for newbies like me.  I saw your other builds in your thread. They look great. Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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Number 6 issue on to previous. Small issue just two rib frames and instructions on making more blocks. Which I won't do till brass nails arrive in future issue. Rib frames on dry till decking arrives future issues.    Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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Hi George. I do like the job you are doing. Looking very nice indeed. I am about to start putting in the security nuts described in issue 5 & 6. Son has his own shop fitting business so I have the furniture fittings that will work nicely. I will post the results tomorrow.
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Looks good George, It's certainly a game a patience when you are waiting on deliveries week to week. Your parts will soon start to pile up once you begin the planking Steve
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bb1949 wrote:Hi George. I do like the job you are doing. Looking very nice indeed. I am about to start putting in the security nuts described in issue 5 & 6. Son has his own shop fitting business so I have the furniture fittings that will work nicely. I will post the results tomorrow. Hi bb1949 I'll be looking in on that as soon as you post the pics. Anything that helps always welcome. Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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stevie_o wrote:Looks good George, It's certainly a game a patience when you are waiting on deliveries week to week. Your parts will soon start to pile up once you begin the planking Steve Hi Steve. Your comment very much appreciated. While I realise we're in for more busy times once that planking does arrive as you have mentioned, currently I have a lot of time on my hands being retired so looking forward to having perhaps a lot more work than the current issues are giving me. Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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Nice work George, she is starting to grow in size now...... .. Look forward to following your progress..... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:Nice work George, she is starting to grow in size now...... .. Look forward to following your progress..... Regards Alan Hi Alan Thanks for comments they are appreciated. Yes the model is getting some size to it now re false keel. Gonna' start looking something once decking arrives then planking. Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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Hi all Newbies like me. Have ordered the Admiralty Paints now from Float A Boat regarding what is currently in stock plus postage. (four colours missing which they have now ordered.) I did this via phone with Credit Card Details and found very amicable and easy. So if you wish to order you can do this way by phone. Ask for Rhonda Brewer. Contact details below. FLOAT A BOAT is located at 48c Wantirna Road, Ringwood, VIC, Australia 3134 OPEN HOURS TUES - FRI 10am - 5pm SAT - 9am - 12noon Phone: 03 9879 2227 Fax: 03 9879 3647 Email: info@floataboat.com.auIf it is any help to you these are the Admiralty Paints you will require. All water based. 3 x Matt White 2 x Dull Black 1 x xMatt Black 2 x Gold / Brass 1 x Light Ivory 1 x Ivory Green 1 x Red Ochre 1 x French Blue 2 x Burgundy 1 x Yellow Ochre 1 x Wood (Walnut) Brown 1 x Antique Bronze 1 x Ensign Red Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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My new Shipyard. Managed to get better half to shift all her stored household items off one of my large work tables in garage when I threatened to do a lot of necessary sanding within house with dust everywhere. It did the trick.   Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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Well done George, good outcome all round then now you can sand away to your hearts content Steve
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stevie_o wrote:Well done George, good outcome all round then now you can sand away to your hearts content Steve Hi Steve. Yes I thought it very cunning. I have wanted the space for ages. At least now I've got the room to spread parts not ready to put together or to go on later etc. Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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Hi George, I agree with the others it's all looking very good. Love the cave too and share your sentiments about being able to sand at 11.00 pm! I have attached some pics on my thread.
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Hi again. Just found a link in the archives that I found useful. Worth a look. http://www.aqsim.com/littleleon/plank.html
Hope it works for you
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Hi bb1949 Saw both your posts. Yes the URL re planking is very useful, thanks. Visited your thread re pics and commented. Well tomorrow I hope to get issue number 7. Will post pics as soon as put together. Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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Number 7 issue joined to previous. Rib frame in dry. Looks out of line but only photograph distortion. You'll note the brace pieces over joins this time not level with bottom of false keel. Reason being the braces encroach on the bottom curvature of the rib frame which would end up a hump when later planking.Still plenty of clearance to top of frames re later decking. Saves having to sand it off and also no distortion balsa infill later.     Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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Hi. George You are making good progress and I too saw possible interference with the planking.Also when I first dry fitted the tail end I thought my whole keel was bowed. Not so it was just the way the keel was mounted. Will do the gluing tonight and add pics after.
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bb1949 wrote:Hi. George You are making good progress and I too saw possible interference with the planking.Also when I first dry fitted the tail end I thought my whole keel was bowed. Not so it was just the way the keel was mounted. Will do the gluing tonight and add pics after. Hi bb1949 Thanks for comment. As I said the anomally could be sanded off later but a stitch in time saves nine. Will check your thread later tonight re pics. Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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