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Started to carry out the sanding down of the hull but decided to put the process on hold...  I really wasn't happy with the flimsy feel to the unsupported planks sitting above the ribs.  As the bullworks will be planked on the inside on the other side of the ribs a decision was made to add reinforcing planks to the inside to at least give those areas some rigidity. These reinforcing planks will not be seen and yes, I realise it may mean more bamboo to cut through when it comes to cutting out the gun ports but for the added rigidity I think it is a price worth paying...  Was actually very surprised just how much more rigid the upper planks felt and now feel confident it can handle the pressures of the sanding and cutting process...... Will now get down to sanding the hull tomorrow.... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Hi Alan really fine job you have done Kind regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Planking looks good intrested to see the sanded down results - keep the pics comming  J “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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Inspirational. If you can do this well on your first build, maybe there is hope for me!
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Looking good Alan Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Stunning build  .Keep the pic's Coming 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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MWG wrote:Hi Alan really fine job you have done Kind regards Mike Thanks Mike, your comments are always welcome... .. Started the sanding process and happy to find not a lot of filler is going to be needed.... First course sanding has now been completed and now waiting for the filler to cure.... Regards Alan
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jase wrote:Planking looks good intrested to see the sanded down results - keep the pics comming J Thanks for the nice comments Jase.... sanding arm is getting a little tired now.....  Regards Alan
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Captain David wrote:Inspirational. If you can do this well on your first build, maybe there is hope for me! Hi David, thank you for your very kind comment, most appreciated...  Your build is coming along nicely, just take your time and you will find it will all work out.... Regards Alan
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arpurchase wrote: Looking good Alan Thanks Andy, always appreciate you looking in..... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan! A great job you made - like everytime! Regards, Bernd
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Martyn Ingram wrote: Stunning build .Keep the pic's Coming Rgd Martyn Thank you very much for that warm comment Martyn, very nice of you..... Regrds Alan
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Happy to say have spent the last couple of evenings sanding and filling the hull.... sanding arm feels as if it's hanging off... .. At least now the process is complete, all nice and smooth ready for the next layer of planking.... Tonight will give the hull a coat of sanding sealer for protection.... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Looking good Alan If your at a loose end feel free to come and give my ship a wee rub with some sandpaper. Sandy
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SandyM wrote:Looking good Alan
If your at a loose end feel free to come and give my ship a wee rub with some sandpaper.
Sandy
Thanks for commenting Sandy, really appreciate you looking in... .. and sorry, this is one sanding arm that has now gone on strike for a while.... Regards Alan
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great work alan, just hearing about the arm gives me bad memories, i almost forgot how tiring it was to sand it all down! Processing - Progressing
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That looks spot on.Great job Alan.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Admiral Anti Spiral wrote:great work alan, just hearing about the arm gives me bad memories, i almost forgot how tiring it was to sand it all down! Thank you Admiral, your comments are always welcome... .. Agreed, the sanding experience will just be a bad memory, at least for a little while... Regards Alan
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NMBROOK wrote:That looks spot on.Great job Alan.
Kind Regards Nigel Thanks for the encouraging comment Nigel, it is very much appreciated... .. Having looked at your display of planking think I still have a lot to learn.... ..Thanks again.. Regards Alan
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Hi Alan Nice job with the sanding there, just a little advice the flater and smoother you get the 1st planking will ease the application of the secondary planks, so getting this part right will improve the look of the final planking regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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