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#321 Posted : 26 June 2014 16:11:37

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Did a bit of planking on the stern.

Nail holes not too straight. Laugh

Not finished shape yet as I need to work out the angles. BigGrin

Great to do a bit of planking at last. BigGrin



This pic shaped almost to rib shape. Will possibly take a little more off once I line up with planking.BigGrin



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#322 Posted : 26 June 2014 22:58:16

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Hi George, great work and looking good.... Cool Cool .. Wouldn't worry too much about the holes being straight, remember it will all be covered by the second plank layer. Keep it going, will be watching....

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#323 Posted : 27 June 2014 02:43:42

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Hi George, great work and looking good.... Cool Cool .. Wouldn't worry too much about the holes being straight, remember it will all be covered by the second plank layer. Keep it going, will be watching....

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Hi Alan.BigGrin

Thanks for looking in and your kind comments, they are as always appreciated. Cool Cool

I wasn't sure of a second plank layer on this section so you've enlightened me there too. Thanks heaps. Cool Cool

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#324 Posted : 29 June 2014 13:33:04

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Hi George

Your stern planking looks really good. Don't worry about the nail holes mate, they get covered up anyway.
I've started my stern planking too, first time I've ever done anything like this and finding it very novel but very engrossing as well. Once I had worked out how to use the pin pusher tool and the little pin vice thingamajig to drill the little holes, it was quite easy I thought. Mind you, I could only fit 8 complete rows as there were insufficient pins to do it all in one go.Huh DeAg must be on an economy drive...BigGrin BigGrin LOL

I'm not sure how far back to trim the ends of the planks, I've looked at some of the members' builds and Mr T's diary but can't see it clearly. I think we must follow the contour of rib 27, what do you reckon?Confused

I'll have pictures in next months' progress report.BigGrin

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#326 Posted : 29 June 2014 15:06:27

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John Passmore wrote:
Hi George

Your stern planking looks really good. Don't worry about the nail holes mate, they get covered up anyway.
I've started my stern planking too, first time I've ever done anything like this and finding it very novel but very engrossing as well. Once I had worked out how to use the pin pusher tool and the little pin vice thingamajig to drill the little holes, it was quite easy I thought. Mind you, I could only fit 8 complete rows as there were insufficient pins to do it all in one go.Huh DeAg must be on an economy drive...BigGrin BigGrin LOL

I'm not sure how far back to trim the ends of the planks, I've looked at some of the members' builds and Mr T's diary but can't see it clearly. I think we must follow the contour of rib 27, what do you reckon?Confused

I'll have pictures in next months' progress report.BigGrin

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Hi John. BigGrin

Thanks for kind words they are appreciated. Cool Cool

Yes you trim to the shape of rib but be careful not to take too much off at first. Go for the shape but not a final till you can see where planks going. I see where some have said they took too much off first up. BigGrin

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Nice work George, looking goodBigGrin

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Hi Steve. BigGrin

Thanks for looking in. Cool Cool

Your comments appreciated as always. Cool Cool

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Hi George, Good progress on the stern planking. Looks good. I am playing round with the original skiff using paints and stains to see what effect I get. So far I am finding the paint is a better way to mask its flaws. (and there are a few in the original). Will post photo's shortly. Naturally I am still undecided about the revised model. I will let you know though.

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#329 Posted : 30 June 2014 15:13:10

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Hi George, Good progress on the stern planking. Looks good. I am playing round with the original skiff using paints and stains to see what effect I get. So far I am finding the paint is a better way to mask its flaws. (and there are a few in the original). Will post photo's shortly. Naturally I am still undecided about the revised model. I will let you know though.

Brex.


Hi Brex. BigGrin

Thanks for kind comments. Cool Cool

I have replied to your post your thread. BigGrin

I had to use paint as you know with the broken keel etc., but it still covered some sins as well. Laugh The main thing is for it to appear looking good even if we are the only ones to know of the sins below the paint. Laugh

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#330 Posted : 01 July 2014 09:32:10

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Did the first 4 rows of planking. Can't do more till next lot of planking comes. BigGrin Also going to need a 'David's Plane' for shaping the strakes. BigGrin

For now I have just rough cut the stern ends till I know what happens there later. BigGrin




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#331 Posted : 01 July 2014 11:38:28

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BigGrin Lovely start on the planking George , A davids plane makes life a lot more easy on shaping the planksBigGrin Happy building rgd Martyn
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You have to be pleased with that! Well done. Looks great. Very happy for you.Drool

Question though is a Dave's plane the same as a thumb plane?

Brex.

PS I posted some shots of the paints vs stain on my string. I will be going with the livery you described. Many thanks for the input. Very helpful and greatly appreciated as always.BigGrin
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#333 Posted : 01 July 2014 12:19:49

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BigGrin Lovely start on the planking George , A davids plane makes life a lot more easy on shaping the planksBigGrin Happy building rgd Martyn


Hi Martyn. BigGrin

Thanks for looking in and your kind comments. They are as always greatly appreciated. Cool Cool

Yes I'm about to order a "Davids Plane" or similar. The bamboo strips/planking are not easy to cut with a blade like some of the timbers. After the four plank layers I've done the 5th and onwards mostly have to be shaped so fun times ahead. BigGrin


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#334 Posted : 01 July 2014 12:28:15

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bb1949 wrote:
You have to be pleased with that! Well done. Looks great. Very happy for you.Drool

Question though is a Dave's plane the same as a thumb plane?

Brex.

PS I posted some shots of the paints vs stain on my string. I will be going with the livery you described. Many thanks for the input. Very helpful and greatly appreciated as always.BigGrin


Hi Brex. BigGrin

Thanks for kind compliments. Always appreciated. Cool Cool

Re query plane; I think they are very similar. Just mini planes. I believe some come as a pack of three small planes and the David's comes with spare blades? Confused

I saw your shots your thread re launch stains. I'd say definitely go for the painting. Also you'll find with a couple of coats of paint inside and out that the launch is not so egg-shell like anymore and feels a lot more solid to handle.BigGrin

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BigGrin Hi George
Nice start on the planking and well done, as for the Davids plane its one of those items that when you use it you think how have i managed without one for so long an excellent little tool
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Great to see you've finally started planking the hull George...Looks really good mate!!
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#337 Posted : 02 July 2014 02:46:46

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BigGrin Hi George
Nice start on the planking and well done, as for the Davids plane its one of those items that when you use it you think how have i managed without one for so long an excellent little tool
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Hi Andy. BigGrin

Thanks for looking in and your kind comments. They are as always greatly appreciated.Cool Cool

I just hope my supplier has such an item as "Thumb plane/David's plane". I'm ordering this morning. Keeping fingers crossed. BigGrin

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#338 Posted : 02 July 2014 02:57:01

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Great to see you've finally started planking the hull George...Looks really good mate!!
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Hi Jonny. BigGrin

Thanks for kind comments. Always appreciated and does give encouragement. Cool Cool

Yes Jonny the day has finally arrived regarding planking and the trepidation that lay ahead for us Newbies. It turned out so far as not quite as painful as I thought. BigGrin

One thing if you have a tip on nailing the first end at the bow re best position of ship to do so it would be greatly appreciated. I found that part very difficult. The rest easy enough. Confused

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#339 Posted : 05 July 2014 06:12:22

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Hi. BigGrin

If any experienced builders look in could you kindly answer this query as well as the previous post if you don't mind. BigGrin

When shaping strakes with thumb plane which side goes on to previous glued plank. The planed side or the straight side.Confused

Appreciate any help you can offer. Cool

All new to me. Huh


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BigGrin Hi George
Looking great , now for your questions.
I generally just taper the upper side of the plank but do do both sides in the tighter spots/more acute angle's. So the untapered edge is put to the previous tapered edge already fitted to the hull, some people prefere to do this the other way round and is down to individual prefereance, a little adjustment may be needed but not much.
A great many builders here found that pre drilling the bamboo for the pins made the fitting of the bamboo strips a lot easyer,also try to keep the joint/knotty parts to the off cut area's as much as possible as they tend to have little give and split when bent. Starting off a plank is down to practice really and you will improve as you do more but the pre-drilling should help with placement too.

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