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May the questions continue :-) I am having an issue with bending the planks along both sides of the ship. As shown in the previous post, I placed the starboard side planks along that side with no issues. Bending around the bow easily.
Then came the port side. I soaked the planks the same way I did on the starboard side but that steep bend at the bow did in two planks and they snapped like a twig under my boot.
Any advice on bending? I should probably add I soaked the wood in hot water for 20-25 minutes before bending. One side success first time. Other, resulted in a phone call for replacements.
Thanks again all,
Steve
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stevelow wrote:May the questions continue :-) I am having an issue with bending the planks along both sides of the ship. As shown in the previous post, I placed the starboard side planks along that side with no issues. Bending around the bow easily.
Then came the port side. I soaked the planks the same way I did on the starboard side but that steep bend at the bow did in two planks and they snapped like a twig under my boot.
Any advice on bending? I should probably add I soaked the wood in hot water for 20-25 minutes before bending. One side success first time. Other, resulted in a phone call for replacements.
Thanks again all,
Steve Hi Steve! For example have a look here: http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=6149
Regards, Bernd
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Hi Steve, there are many ways to bend planks from soakin, using a crimping tool, steam or a plank bending iron... Do a search on youtube for 'Bending model planks' and you should find a wealth of information to help you.... Here is an example... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8CoV8fkYTI
Regards Alan
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Have you tried using plank bending pliers?
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I have a pair of Amati plank bending pliers. I don't have any real experience using it. Either the plank is too thick for it or probably more likely, my lack of experience is the problem. I seem to not be able to score it enough to keep it from snapping when bending. Haven't cut a piece of plank off yet but can't seem to get it to bend like I want it.
I did check out some advice on the Internet but I wanted to see what you guys had to say. I couldn't understand why I had no problems on one side and no success on the other. As is the norm, you guys have been very helpful. I purchased an Amati Electric Plank Bender as I feel using heat will give me the most flexibility to make the bend more subtle and recover from mistakes more easily. A bend can be manipulated. A snapped off piece of wood is forever.
Thanks,
Steve
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Here you go, from our Video tips section, and using the same plank bending pliers you have..
http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=9688
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Another thing to look out for with the bamboo planks. If you hold a plank and try and bend it you will find it will bend easier from one side than the other. The side with the least resistance is the side you want to bend into..  Regards Alan
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Thanks for the video Tomick. Sure makes using it look easy. You would think I would be able to follow it, but no. I tried bending some leftover plank like described in the video. The crimp I was able to make was about 1/4 of the way through the plank. When I go back for the second score, the wood on the scored side started to shear off horizontally. Basically, the wood started to flake off. Not good. Needless to say, this happened before I scored the wood enough to make any useable bend with it. I'm thinking the wood was too dry but I wouldn't think it would need to soak as wouldn't that make the wood too pliable for the pliers to work?
I may not have been able to get it to work now, but I see how I will definitely be using this later on in the build.
I wasn't aware, Alan, of that with bamboo nor that this plank was even bamboo. lol Maybe that was my main problem and got lucky on the starboard side. Is there a way for me to tell a piece of wood is bamboo on my own?
Thanks,
Steve
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stevelow wrote:Thanks for the video Tomick. Sure makes using it look easy. You would think I would be able to follow it, but no. I tried bending some leftover plank like described in the video. The crimp I was able to make was about 1/4 of the way through the plank. When I go back for the second score, the wood on the scored side started to shear off horizontally. Basically, the wood started to flake off. Not good. Needless to say, this happened before I scored the wood enough to make any useable bend with it. I'm thinking the wood was too dry but I wouldn't think it would need to soak as wouldn't that make the wood too pliable for the pliers to work?
I may not have been able to get it to work now, but I see how I will definitely be using this later on in the build.
I wasn't aware, Alan, of that with bamboo nor that this plank was even bamboo. lol Maybe that was my main problem and got lucky on the starboard side. Is there a way for me to tell a piece of wood is bamboo on my own?
Thanks,
Steve Sorry Steve, may have misled you here a little.. Meant to say wood such as bamboo and as you are building the Felipe am not entirely sure of the wood used but the principle is still the same, the wood should bend easier in one direction rather than the other..... Also, double check the blade on your crimping tool is inserted the correct way round. One side of the blade will cut the plank the other side will create an indentation in the plank thereby creating the bend... Regards Alan
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Thanks for the clarification Alan. Regarding the pliers; the blade is permanently affixed so this may be a matter of too much brute force. Only thing is, when I did it lighter, the blade barely dented the wood. Certainly not as much as in the video. Making me think the wood may be a little too dry but that is only my assumption from how the wood has been behaving. I am far from an expert on this matter.
Steve
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stevelow wrote:Thanks for the clarification Alan. Regarding the pliers; the blade is permanently affixed so this may be a matter of too much brute force. Only thing is, when I did it lighter, the blade barely dented the wood. Certainly not as much as in the video. Making me think the wood may be a little too dry but that is only my assumption from how the wood has been behaving. I am far from an expert on this matter.
Steve Hi Steve, if you are using the same pliers as that in the video then the blade is reversable. I haven't seen bending pliers where the blade is permanently fixed... A pic of your bending pliers would clarify.. Regards Alan
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Yes, I checked the package and it says it is replaceable. It's pressure fit and doesn't look like it will be easy to remove. Hope that isn't something that needs to be done often.
Steve
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With the kit you should have received the free tool kit, which contains a pair of plank bending pliers, which most certainly has a reversible blade.
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Still waiting on the tool it. Only received two packs so far.
Steve
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