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Joined: 11/11/2012 Posts: 20 Points: 50 Location: brisbane
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If i lay the sapele strip flush to the hull at the bow it curves upwards away from the marked line. I think i could soak it and then bend to shape...is that the right way to go? otherwise it will clinker Current Build SotS
Completed Builds H.M.S. Victory
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Not doing this one so not 100% sure of your issue without a pic. But yes most likly you need to form the strip to shape. A plank bender or steam from the kettle are both quick solutions. if you have not done it before try ond some scrap first. Also take some time to look through som other build diaries see how others takkled the issue. Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Rank: Administration        Groups: Registered, Forum Support Team, Administrators, Global Forum Support Team, Moderator, Official Builds Joined: 09/11/2012 Posts: 8,251 Points: 23,841 Location: East midlands
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Joetapping wrote:If i lay the sapele strip flush to the hull at the bow it curves upwards away from the marked line. I think i could soak it and then bend to shape...is that the right way to go? otherwise it will clinker Hi Joe,  Having looked back to issue 36 and reviewed my own build, you need not worry. The initial sapele strips at the bow are covered and/or painted further in the build. Therefore, my advise would be to let the strip find its own curve at the bow and put in a small infill to bring it back to the guide line. Hope this helps. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Joe, you should allow the sapele strip lie where it wants to go and not in any way force it into position, if that means it wants to rise up the bow then allow it to happen... Derek is correct, the lowest edge of the sapele will be painted over by the red band so won't be seen. As long as the lowest edge of the sapele is more than 21mm from to top edge of the bow then you will be fine. Have attached a pic to show you the measurements to work from and how it should look, you will see how much of the sapele needs to show above the red band.... Hope this helps but if you need to come back to me the please do, if you can post a pic of this area of your build then that will help too..... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Joined: 04/04/2010 Posts: 3,955 Points: 11,809 Location: uk
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hi Joe.I can see where your coming from,your worried about the clinker effect? I tapered my veneer so that is kept to a reasonable line, but don't worry too much as the paint lines will make it look correct. If your not painting, the wales and wale strips will bring it back into line,a few pics would help us to give you better advice though. hope your enjoying the experience, and good luck.  Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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