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jase wrote:Deck looks great  Watching with interest as I have just subscribed to the Sam Fan ll  Thanks Jase, will be nice to see you join us.... she is a great little kit.... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:jase wrote:Deck looks great Watching with interest as I have just subscribed to the Sam Fan ll Thanks Jase, will be nice to see you join us.... she is a great little kit.... Regards Alan Looking forward to it got my first delivery this morning but wont be starting until i complete the Titanic lifeboat “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Gandale could I ask a question? i've also started this model but i'm not quite sure how to go about putting rib 12 (the last one ) on to the false keel...? the rib has a point at the bottom so if i fix it to the false keel with the point rest on the bit of wood that sticks out at the bottome, the top sticks up quite a bit and at an angle...
is that right and do i just need to sand it or am i missing something?
in other news though looking great on the build front...i was debating doing balsa infills too but now think i probably will..
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aescleahs wrote:Hi Gandale could I ask a question? i've also started this model but i'm not quite sure how to go about putting rib 12 (the last one ) on to the false keel...? the rib has a point at the bottom so if i fix it to the false keel with the point rest on the bit of wood that sticks out at the bottome, the top sticks up quite a bit and at an angle...
is that right and do i just need to sand it or am i missing something?
in other news though looking great on the build front...i was debating doing balsa infills too but now think i probably will.. Hi Aescleahs, you are indeed correct. The point on rib 12 does sit on the centre of the false keel so don't sand it down... Nice to see another builder with us so hope you will share your work with us.... Good luck on the build.... Regards Alan
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ah cool thanks for the reply :)
as for the top i take it its just filed down flush with the top so the deck sits on it nice and snug?
Once the deck stage is down i'll put a build diary up (i've got waaay to many on the go >< (think the other half might suspect my "one subscription" is actually 4....)
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aescleahs wrote:ah cool thanks for the reply :)
as for the top i take it its just filed down flush with the top so the deck sits on it nice and snug?
Once the deck stage is down i'll put a build diary up (i've got waaay to many on the go >< (think the other half might suspect my "one subscription" is actually 4....) Happy to be of assistance Aescleahs, again you are correct, the top is filed flush with the deck so the deck has a snug fit..... Regards Alan
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Spent some time today working on the decking on the bow and foredeck, trying to ensure I came up with the look I was after. Think I came up with something I am very happy with... pics make the deck look a little darker than it actually is....  . Using Danish Oil on the decking strips was explained in previous posts.... Treenailing was achieved by drilling a .5mm hole then marking the hole with the point of a pencil. I also wanted the Mahogony edging to be a little darker so gave one side a coat of Burmeze Teak before fitting. Finally, gave the decks a final coat of Danish oil. Once dry I intend to seal it all with a coat of clear matt varnish.... .. Thanks to all for looking in...... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Nice Tree-nailing, looks really smart
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court orchard wrote:Nice Tree-nailing, looks really smart Thanks Andy, lengthy process but think it was worthwhile.... Regards Alan
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Well I appear to have aquired a second San Fran II kit would you believe. My wonderful son bought this kit as a starter kit to the hobby and tells me it didn't quite work out the way he had hoped. Says he has made a lot of mistakes along the way, some of which he doesn't think he can repair. Told him I would take a look and see if I can rectify his errors to get back on track but alas, he has lost the interest or the desire to continue so decided he is going to bring everything to me for me to put right and finish off..... It would appear he only got to the planking stage so even if I have to strip that back then it shouldn't be a problem.... This hobby has taken off faster than I can move...  .... Love it, will post pics when it arrives.... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan Are you sure your not building Scotland's new fleet after the indipendance vote  as your quickly building up a sizeable armarda up there regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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A little update on progress... Have now completed the Waiste deck decking and lined some of the forward bulkheads... Some of the pics do show the deck being darker than it actually is  , the 2nd and 3rd pictures give a truer reflection of the colour... Only have to give a little tidy up to the deck edges and round the openings for the gratings... Tomorrow it will be back to finishing the first layer of planking on the SOTS.... Thanks to all for looking in.... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Nice work Alan..
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Tomick wrote:Nice work Alan.. Thanks Mr T and thanks for looking in.... Regards Alan
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A little more progress today, managed to complete another deck and lined a bulkhead.... with a little luck should finish the decking tomorrow... Slow progress but I really like how its looking... Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Hi Alan Looking good and coming along nicely “Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.”
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Hi Alan! Very nice planking, well done! I think it will be better to cover the deck when you have to go on with the hull planking/sanding. Regards, Bernd
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Looks stunning certainly rewarding the time and effort spent “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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 Love the planking Alan stunning job Rgd Martyn Building ?
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