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Hi guys,
I am building the hms victory.
Trying to plank at the moment the launch. I chose to start the build with the launch to practice planking as I have to lots of material for the launch in the event I stumble.
My question is do I use hot,warm or cold water to soak the planks?
I am using an electric plank bender.
Thank you.
Ames
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 Hi Ames use hot water but not boiling to soak the planks as this will penetrate the wood better, just be carefull with the wood for the launch as its quite thin. Hope this helps regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi there Ames Andy beat me to it! I've never used an electric plank bender but whichever method you use it's all a balance between heat and time. Hottish water will soften the planks quicker than warm water which is itself quicker than cold. If you know when you are going to be doing the bending, leaving the wood soaking in cold overnight will be just the same as using hot water half an hour before you start! Good luck with the launch and welcome to the postings! PS are the bush fires anywhere near you? stay safe. Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Ames, have to add I use an electric plank bender and so far to date I have not had to soak any planks..... I let the heat of the bender do the work without adding excess pressure and so far no problems have been experienced...... You will find your own way of achieving the results you desire.... good luck m8.... Regards Alan
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Thanks boys.
Great advise I will tinker and learn.
Lucky I bought to of every copy of the launch 2 fold. Leaves room for error.
I am not close to the bush fires and thank you for asking.
Regards
Ames
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For the launch the easiest way to bend the planks is hold it between thumb & forefinger with your thumbnail touching the wood,then gently pull the wood through applying pressure with finger & thumb,you can also add a twist to the plank this way as well.This method won't work on the planks for the ship though. Good luck. Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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