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Hi Stu, I had exactly the same issue, I let the first plank sit where it wanted to, like you show. Initially I thought about infilling the gap below with tapered plank pieces, but this then creates a problem for the first of the lower planking, this area will be hidden under the prow, so I don't think it matters.
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hi,you can get it to bend where you want it to,first a good soaking, I then use medium superglue, very carefully,with the plank damp,superglue is instant, by using medium or gel,you get about 10 seconds to manipulate the plank.so mark your line and smearing a thin line of s,g,about 6" at a time,work the plank around the bend. asa the wood is damp you can press it on bit at a time. good luck. k. 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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court orchard wrote:Hi Stu,
I had exactly the same issue, I let the first plank sit where it wanted to, like you show. Initially I thought about infilling the gap below with tapered plank pieces, but this then creates a problem for the first of the lower planking, this area will be hidden under the prow, so I don't think it matters. Thanks andy It is worth knowing that if i do mess up then this area will be hidden. all is not lost cheers Stu,  Cheers Stu
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karl1113 wrote:hi,you can get it to bend where you want it to,first a good soaking, I then use medium superglue, very carefully,with the plank damp,superglue is instant, by using medium or gel,you get about 10 seconds to manipulate the plank.so mark your line and smearing a thin line of s,g,about 6" at a time,work the plank around the bend. asa the wood is damp you can press it on bit at a time. good luck. k.
Thanks Karl. What is your interpretation of a good soaking, Overnight, an hour, 10mins etc. Also are you talking about a quick dry with a rag then straight on and glueing, cheers Stu Cheers Stu
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Hi Stu, like Andy I let the plank lay where it wanted to and not try to force it into position. Any forcing into position will likely continue to cause you problems further into the planking session.... Like I said, I let it go where it wanted and continued from there. If you look at my diary you will see it didn't cause an issue and as Andy has said, the prow will cover this area up.... Hope this helps. Regards Alan
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as there are too many cooks ect. I'll just bow out. 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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Gandale wrote:Hi Stu, like Andy I let the plank lay where it wanted to and not try to force it into position. Any forcing into position will likely continue to cause you problems further into the planking session.... Like I said, I let it go where it wanted and continued from there. If you look at my diary you will see it didn't cause an issue and as Andy has said, the prow will cover this area up.... Hope this helps. Regards Alan thanks Alan any info is gladly received cheers Stu Cheers Stu
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karl1113 wrote:as there are too many cooks ect. I'll just bow out. Hi Karl dont think there could ever be too many cooks with this kind of thing, there are so many ways to do things and i would be glad to here the answers to my questions. Cheers Stu Cheers Stu
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