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bb1949 wrote: Good to see your progress report George. A mighty effort I'd say. Brex. Hi Brex. Thanks mate it's appreciated.  My biggest hold up is nails. Not enough of them in the packs. This explained re your thread.   Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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Wow you are doing an amazing job with this model George well done.
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Hi George, if the hold up on your build is due to a shortage of pins have you not considered using something else... I have actually used small round headed map pins to hold planks in place in fact, these I used extensively for the 2nd planking layer as I didn't want to have pin holes on any of the 2nd layer planks..... Something for you to consider..... Regards Alan
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Guest wrote:Wow you are doing an amazing job with this model George well done. Hi Whizgig. Thanks for kind words they are appreciated. Once you get all your issues depending on how much time you put in you'll soon catch up. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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Gandale wrote:Hi George, if the hold up on your build is due to a shortage of pins have you not considered using something else... I have actually used small round headed map pins to hold planks in place in fact, these I used extensively for the 2nd planking layer as I didn't want to have pin holes on any of the 2nd layer planks..... Something for you to consider..... Regards Alan Hi Alan. I will purchase some of those map pins as the heads are big enough to enable pulling out with the pin fully pressed home. Not like the pins supplied which if pressed home are extremely hard to remove thus I've been bending them over to get a grip. Some of the problem might be over as my son came to the rescue with his Dremel Set that has a special 'any size drill bit will fit chuck' he purchased when needing for repairs re the helicopters he flies. We put in the smallest drill bit that was even too small for pins and it held firm and very straight. So here's hoping my future pin supplies will still have straight pins over. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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Thanks to Alan's help0 regarding using Map Pins I've been able to progress further with planking. Problem now is I've run out of Bamboo planks and the shorts from cut offs too short to use other than for wedges. These pics are where I am to date. I've gone ahead and filled in spaces at the stern.    Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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Hi George Planking is coming on a treat and looking good, Its frustrating running out of wood but it gives you a time to reflect on what you have learned so far. I know it has been mentioned before but this first planking is for strength and coverage only so how it looks is of minimal importance the hard part is getting the second set of planks looking right and that's another challenge you will face but im sure you will do fine Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice neat work there George, well done.... You could also use thumb tacs as shown in Jock's build..... Keep up the good work.... Regards Alan
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arpurchase wrote: Hi George Planking is coming on a treat and looking good, Its frustrating running out of wood but it gives you a time to reflect on what you have learned so far. I know it has been mentioned before but this first planking is for strength and coverage only so how it looks is of minimal importance the hard part is getting the second set of planks looking right and that's another challenge you will face but im sure you will do fine Regards Andy Hi Andy. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. It is as always greatly appreciated. I am learning to bevel planks in places where they tend to overlap than sit even as well as using the thumb plane easier now. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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Gandale wrote:Nice neat work there George, well done.... You could also use thumb tacs as shown in Jock's build..... Keep up the good work.... Regards Alan Hi Alan. Thanks for looking in and your kind comments. As always greatly appreciated. Thanks for another tip re the thumb tacks. They probably would last longer too than the map pins which lose an odd head here and there when fully driven home. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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Very nice work there George...Coming along brilliantly mate!!  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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G'day George Your planking is looking really good and is way ahead of mine. Well done mate. I've got the first 4 rows plus the first tapered plank row in as I've been fiddling around experimenting with deck planking on the second deck whilst waiting for the mini planer, which finally arrived this week. I have followed Alan Gandales' planking sequence and have used 3 different methods for the caulking - black (thick) paper, B pencil and 0.5mm black rigging twine. Must say, I couldn't get on with the paper as it is difficult to control. Pencil method looks a bit scrappy too so it seems I'll go with the twine method for the exposed decks as it doesn't look too bad. I'll post some pics in a few days. Regards JohnP
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Lovely planking George Steve
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George1 wrote:Guest wrote:Wow you are doing an amazing job with this model George well done. Hi Whizgig. Thanks for kind words they are appreciated. Once you get all your issues depending on how much time you put in you'll soon catch up. Regards George Thanks mate
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jonny7england wrote:Very nice work there George...Coming along brilliantly mate!! Hi Jonny. Thanks for looking in and your very kind comments. I take them as encouragement and they are as always greatly appreciated. I just wish I had more Bamboo planks. Might have to purchase a pack to fill in waiting on issues. Regards George. Building HMS SOTS
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John Passmore wrote:G'day George Your planking is looking really good and is way ahead of mine. Well done mate. I've got the first 4 rows plus the first tapered plank row in as I've been fiddling around experimenting with deck planking on the second deck whilst waiting for the mini planer, which finally arrived this week. I have followed Alan Gandales' planking sequence and have used 3 different methods for the caulking - black (thick) paper, B pencil and 0.5mm black rigging twine. Must say, I couldn't get on with the paper as it is difficult to control. Pencil method looks a bit scrappy too so it seems I'll go with the twine method for the exposed decks as it doesn't look too bad. I'll post some pics in a few days. Regards JohnP Hi John. Thanks for compliments they are appreciated. Yes you will find the thumb plane an enormous help in tapering planks. I'm starting to get the hang of using it now. I will very much like to see your pics of deck planking when you have them. It will give me an idea of what looks best as well and save me time experimenting. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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stevie_o wrote:Lovely planking George Steve Hi Steve. Thanks for looking in and your kind compliments. As always greatly appreciated. I'm slowly getting there re the planking. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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Whizgig wrote:George1 wrote:Guest wrote:Wow you are doing an amazing job with this model George well done. Hi Whizgig. Thanks for kind words they are appreciated. Once you get all your issues depending on how much time you put in you'll soon catch up. Regards George Thanks mate Hi Whizgig. You're very welcome mate. Being a Newbie myself I know what it's like first coming into the forum and the build that lays ahead of you. However with the very experienced guys always there and only too willing to help with any problems you might face it does make it a lot easier. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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Coming along well George lovely work Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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Martyn Ingram wrote: Coming along well George lovely work Rgd Martyn Hi Martyn. Thanks for looking in and your kind comments. As always they are very much appreciated. More planks in a couple of days so I can get moving again. Regards George Building HMS SOTS
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