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After reading and taking a LOT of advice I have decided as a first timer at wooden boats... Infills were the order of the day... This I started with a mixture of excitement and apprehension ... I also preempted the fact I have heavy fingers and reenforced the 2nd rib from the aft castle, a number of builds have had misfortune in this area and Knowing I am prone to breaking things ... Lol Paul Morley attached the following image(s): Novice. First build SoTS
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Now for the infills ... Paul Morley attached the following image(s): Novice. First build SoTS
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I also decided to run a little infill along the length on the false keel for additional support.. Taking ALL the advice of various build diaries ... Making sure I don't relearn the lessons of the other master builders.... Novice. First build SoTS
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Moving to the shaping ... I found using a mouse sander with a 60 grit... Very very helpful in getting the shaping down to rib level ... Before finishing with a second cut file, down to the required rib bevels.. Paul Morley attached the following image(s): Novice. First build SoTS
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Final end product... Very happy ... And killed what ever apprehension I had... Ready for the stern now ... Paul Morley attached the following image(s): Novice. First build SoTS
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Stern was not as bad as I expected .... Here I used a mouse sander and a 2 inch PVC pipe sanding block to get the angels... I found the round improvised sanding block a lot easier to use than the 2nd cut file ... Felt I had more control ... Paul Morley attached the following image(s): Novice. First build SoTS
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Finished the stern ... Very glad ... And excited to start the planking ... Paul Morley attached the following image(s): Novice. First build SoTS
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Paul Morley wrote:I also took the hint and guidance to reenforce the hidden gun walls.. With balsa... And added extra blocks to support the second deck ... Very sturdy construction.. Feel very happy with the out come Paul Morley attached the following image(s): Novice. First build SoTS
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Been playing with stains, today, for the skiff. Very disappointed in the results I got.. So I will go back to the drawing board and do experimenting ... Tried a product called Sherwood stained wood sealer ... Not what I was expecting Paul Morley attached the following image(s): Novice. First build SoTS
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Ok .. Finally got onto planking the stern tonight.... Had a hic up or two, found I cut some of the initial planks to short.... Quickly fixed that ... Now it's not looking to bad .. Btw merry Xmas all. Paul Morley attached the following image(s): Novice. First build SoTS
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Paul Looking really good. Hope the rest of your build goes well. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Very nice tidy work Paul, planking looks spot on....  Regards Alan
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