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Hi all,
Firstly I must thank everyone for their great posts with advice, techniques and tips. I'm pretty new to wooden ship building so you've all been invaluable.
Wondering if anyone can help with this little issue of mine. I've been holding off on building just to see what issues have arisen and solutions given & have now made a start.
The front of my keel (item 1) was a little warped so used the iron technique to flatten it out, left it under weight for a couple of days and it looked pretty flat, how chuffed was I! Have now assembled the keel pieces together and sadly the front has kicked out again it's only at the top at the front but is kicking out by at least a mm and as the planks terminate here think it's going to be a bit of an issue.
Wondered if after fitting item 12 I could wedge a dtrip in to push it back, any comments as to if this may work?
Thanks in advance.
Wilfy
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my advice is to get in touch with customer care,and get it replaced. 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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Hi Karl,
Thanks for prompt reply, but I've already assembled the keel including gluing on the bracing pieces, would be a nightmare to dis-assemble.
Wilfy
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I don't know if this idea is any good or not, but may be worth a try. As the warped part is going to be covered with planking, you may get away with either completely removing and replacing the bad bit, or very gently sanding/filing it down and using scrap to bild it back up. (that's the joy of a full kit, lots of scrap)The other option is to leave it until you get to the planking stage, and see how it goes then, and decide what remedial action to take then. Hope this helps Part time modeller, full time biker
Built: Pinta
Belle Poule (plastic)
Endeavour
Scratch build of Pirate ship "Neptune" (Based on cutter "HMS Aldebaran"
Current builds: Victory
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agree with Karl get it replaced its a fundamental part “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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if you want to unglue run it under a warm tap and wiggle it gently until it comes unglued..but i agree i would replace.. any problems i have a spare number 1 & 2 if you want it..paul cheers benny
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Hi Guys,
Thanks for all your answers and advice.
I'm trying one more fix, I've given the offending end a good soaking and now have to firmly clamped between 2 straight edges.
If this fails think I'll take your advice and go for the replacement. Thanks for the offer Paul I may take you up on that if this fix fails.
Thanks
Wilfy
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