The Build....(5)
Step-by-step!
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30-Mar-2010
Tonight I started the planking on the port side.
After placing a couple of planks at the top, I moved down to the bottom
of the keel and the first 2 were quite straightforward. The 3rd one
however, was a bit of a pig and I'll admit to cocking it up by not
preparing it for the severe twist and turn it takes at the stern. It
snapped!
I had to cut out the damaged section with a sharp
scalpel and then make up a new piece. This time though, I prepared it
properly with a
Plank Bender. It then fitted into place with relative ease. This
area is without doubt the most difficult part of the build (as far as
I'm concerned anyway).
At the front end, I packed in an amount of filler
and made sure that it was firmly packed in to offer support for when I
start to sand the hull in a few days. Bear in mind that this is probably
the weakest part of the model, so the filler provides a helping hand.
This will take at least a full day to thoroughly harden off so no more
work for now.
More soon!
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3rd Plank from the bottom is a bit of a pig!
You must prepare it well for bending/twisting.
Above shows where I cut out the damaged
part of the plank ready for a new piece.
New piece prepared for the twists and turns!
You wouldn't know it had been repaired!
Filler at the bow to provide some support
during the sanding process later.
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