I was wondering the same. My planking looks okay, but there are a couple of areas where a filler needs to go in - any suggestions chaps, or is it simply wood filler?

It would help if you could post a pic so that we can judge the best course of treatment. Milliput cures into an extremely hard state and it could cause more problems - unless you are very familiar with it and have made it into a paste before, I'd leave well alone.

In the meantime..

Assuming that your launch does not resemble a sieve, a couple of applications of Aliphatic glue can help fill thin gaps between planks.

if you have deep indentations or gaps that are bigger than you would like then go with Yorkieboy's suggestion and get some filler.

Hi Guys
I'm having as mair of a time with the bow of the launch
But my question is what is the best primmer to use before paining?
Thanks
Bob

Thanks Stedders.
What do you suggest to fill the odd iddy biddy gap fefore spraying?

I know how you feel mate...I've finished planking my launch today, and I am totally not to happy with my performance, I wouldn't mind, it is not the first time that I've built such a small craft, but nothing seemed to go as planned right from the word go!! I think that I can salvage it, but deep down, I will be permanently reminded of the faults in it, and no doubt, I shall be re-ordering issue 6...

I must confess that I have ordered another copy of issue 6

Got 2 planks on each side of 1st attempt and thought I better order another one just incase

Looking at the picture of Jonny's launch build, perhaps I might suggest that the problem people are having with the launch is trying to bend parallel sided planks around a curved surface. The planks do need to be shaped so they fit comfortably onto the ribs which in turn need to be chamfered just enough to accept the planks.

For those reading this topic and who haven't started planking yet, you might like to look at launch construction

Mike T

Hey guys, I feel your pain, and it's esential that you do not compare your efforts with others who have been doing this for a while, I have made so many mistakes during my builds, that on occasions I felt I was getting worse not better, but honestly, you do get better with practice so please dont give up!

Looking at the image, it looks like you may have forgotten to tapper the planks to fit,this is essential to create uniformed curves and allow the planks to fit snugly together as they make their way around the formers, it's easier than you think, it just takes patients, time and careful sanding.
For the BOW of the launch, you need to create a nice curve to be able to fit the plank without over stressing it, to do this you can either purchase an electric plank bender or use the Plank Nipper that came with the free kit when you subscribed, but be very careful not to press too hard as you will cut through the think material, just a really light pressure should do the trick, but I do suggest you purchase some White Maple 0.5 X 4mm strips http://www.cornwallmodel...atalog/white-maple.html to practice with.





I hoe this helps a little, and as I said before, DO NOT GIVE UP!!!
In this image you can see the light score lines that were made with the plank nipper.

I would agree with Willie that you can bend the very thin planks between your thumb and finger (as per the launch link above) however I would recommend that you are very careful if you try to do it dry, because the fibres will tend to splinter when you get to the exteme curvature towards the bows. I personally would recommend that you at least moisten the plank when you try to bend it and apply the pressure gradually to get the sharper bends.

Mike T