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Posted: 8/28/2023 1:44:00 PM EST
[Last Edit: oscardeuce]
I might have bit off more than I can chew. The instructions suck. I’m building it for my buddy who retired from the Navy after 30 years. His ceremony was on the real Constitution. I’ve watched many videos and here I go.
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Posted: 8/28/2023 1:45:14 PM EST
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Posted: 8/28/2023 2:26:03 PM EST
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Posted: 8/28/2023 2:31:57 PM EST
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Very Cool!!!!!
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Posted: 8/28/2023 2:33:35 PM EST
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This is awesome!!
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Posted: 8/28/2023 8:27:32 PM EST
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Awesome but dear lord. Are you putting on individual planks to the ribs?
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Posted: 8/28/2023 10:36:43 PM EST
[Last Edit: oscardeuce]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NotIssued: Awesome but dear lord. Are you putting on individual planks to the ribs? @notissued Yup Also fitting, bending and trimming each plank as I go |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 5:31:09 AM EST
[Last Edit: NotIssued]
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That seems way less fun but in a way, much more satisfying than the usual stuff from when I was a kid.
Doesn't have lower decks, just the outer stuff, correct? You need to post how long it takes you. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:08:05 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NotIssued: That seems way less fun but in a way, much more satisfying than the usual stuff from when I was a kid. Doesn't have lower decks, just the outer stuff, correct? You need to post how long it takes you. It has part of the cannon deck, but nothing below. There are model kits of sections through the hill with everything from mast to keel including the ballast stones |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 8:39:29 PM EST
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 Attached FileHere’s the instructions  Attached File5 pages of plans.  Attached File Attached FileTonight’s work. 2 hours about 6 planks |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 8:42:53 PM EST
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How many hours do you suppose you have in it now, OP?
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Posted: 8/29/2023 9:23:14 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreyBeardBiker: How many hours do you suppose you have in it now, OP? @greybeardbiker 50-60 |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 9:31:13 PM EST
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It’s very cool. Cheers!
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Posted: 8/31/2023 3:12:51 PM EST
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Model shipways makes a 3 ship set, shipwright series that starts off easy and gets harder that shows you how to get it square, layout, plank etc and not that expensive...Recently bought and gave to a friend. I've done a few ships years ago that were larger.
Model Shipways Shipwright set |
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Posted: 8/31/2023 7:06:01 PM EST
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Who needs that? Jump right in ami I right?
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Posted: 9/1/2023 5:03:35 PM EST
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Posted: 9/3/2023 3:59:32 PM EST
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:20:09 PM EST
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very cool to see the progress shots! glad you are sharing
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Posted: 9/8/2023 7:43:29 PM EST
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I was dreading this, the lower bow.
 Attached FileThe stern is the next challenge, and making the other side of the bow symmetrical  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/8/2023 7:57:54 PM EST
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That is some seriously delicate work. I would not have that kind of patience.
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Posted: 9/8/2023 8:06:52 PM EST
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NEAT!
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Posted: 9/10/2023 9:20:30 PM EST
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That looks pretty good. And Youtube is your friend.
The only thing I would add is, don't be afaid to glue in subplanking to make those hard curves now that you are below the gun deck. |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 10:16:34 AM EST
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Some more work done. Anyone know how to keep the planks from splitting on the sharper curves? Using hot water and a heated bending iron
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Posted: 9/11/2023 10:22:41 AM EST
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Tag
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Posted: 9/11/2023 11:27:05 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oscardeuce: Anyone know how to keep the planks from splitting on the sharper curves? Using hot water and a heated bending iron [*] I have never tried it |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 1:22:30 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By memory_leak: Planking book I have says soak in ammonia and water ( but not too long ) and it may discolor wood [*] [*] I have never tried it I’ll try that, I might be pushing too bad and fast too. I’m learning so much! |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 1:23:06 PM EST
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Looking stellar!
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Posted: 9/11/2023 1:27:37 PM EST
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It's coming along OP, looking good!
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Posted: 9/12/2023 11:47:28 AM EST
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looks good, steam the wood? use a pot with a basket so wood is out of the water, have used on other small projects
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Posted: 9/18/2023 10:51:53 AM EST
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Posted: 9/18/2023 10:55:15 AM EST
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Wow, I love building models, but that looks like torture. Good job OP!
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Posted: 9/18/2023 10:58:54 AM EST
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Posted: 9/18/2023 11:48:53 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By memory_leak: Planking book I have says soak in ammonia and water ( but not too long ) and it may discolor wood [*] [*] I have never tried it Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By memory_leak: Originally Posted By oscardeuce: Anyone know how to keep the planks from splitting on the sharper curves? Using hot water and a heated bending iron [*] I have never tried it @memory_leak What is the name of your planking book? Have plans for a tugboat that my dad got out of an old Mechanic Illustrated that calls for planking this would help me get started. |
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Posted: 9/18/2023 11:56:34 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oscardeuce: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/307202/IMG_2492_jpeg-2936850.JPG Here’s the instructions https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/307202/IMG_2491_jpeg-2936852.JPG 5 pages of plans. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/307202/IMG_2490_jpeg-2936853.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/307202/IMG_2489_jpeg-2936854.JPG Tonight’s work. 2 hours about 6 planks @oscardeuce Were your ribs and deck pre cut?If not how did you transfer the patterns to the wood?Did you use carbon paper? |
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Posted: 9/18/2023 12:27:54 PM EST
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Posted: 9/18/2023 12:50:43 PM EST
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Posted: 9/18/2023 1:35:00 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By catmech: @oscardeuce Were your ribs and deck pre cut?If not how did you transfer the patterns to the wood?Did you use carbon paper? @catmech Printed on the plywood. Used a scroll saw and drum sander to cut out and shape |
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Posted: 9/18/2023 7:47:27 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oscardeuce: @catmech Printed on the plywood. Used a scroll saw and drum sander to cut out and shape Ok thanks. |
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Posted: 9/18/2023 9:28:59 PM EST
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I bet the sails and rigging are going to be tough.
Your work so far is amazing. |
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Posted: 9/20/2023 10:30:59 AM EST
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Thats looks great, I would have burned the SOB hours ago.
Is there extra wood in case you mess up? |
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Posted: 9/20/2023 7:07:38 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NotIssued: Thats looks great, I would have burned the SOB hours ago. Is there extra wood in case you mess up? Maybe… |
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Posted: 9/21/2023 7:38:37 PM EST
[Last Edit: oscardeuce]
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Two weeks…
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Posted: 9/22/2023 11:20:46 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oscardeuce: Two weeks…https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/307202/IMG_2592_jpeg-2961918.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/307202/IMG_2588_jpeg-2961920.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/307202/IMG_2589_jpeg-2961921.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/307202/IMG_2590_jpeg-2961922.JPG I will have to fill and sand some places What will you be using to fill? |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:09:15 AM EST
[Last Edit: oscardeuce]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By catmech: What will you be using to fill? @catmech Walnut sawdust and wood glue. I saved as much dust as possible from cutting and sanding. If I run out some commercial walnut wood filler |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:46:53 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oscardeuce: @catmech Walnut sawdust and wood glue. I saved as much dust as possible from cutting and sanding. If I run out some commercial walnut wood filler Thanks,I hope you don't mind me asking all these questions I've never built a wooden ship.It has 1 page of instructions so it's a little short on details.I've been putting off building it for 40 years,but seeing your build I'm going to start on it this winter after deer season is over. |
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Posted: 9/25/2023 11:30:27 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By catmech: Thanks,I hope you don't mind me asking all these questions I've never built a wooden ship.It has 1 page of instructions so it's a little short on details.I've been putting off building it for 40 years,but seeing your build I'm going to start on it this winter after deer season is over. @catmech No problem ask away! Which kit? |
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Posted: 9/25/2023 12:56:00 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oscardeuce: @catmech No problem ask away! Which kit? @oscardeuce Not a kit,the plans came out of a 50's Popular Mechanic magazine.Two pages one with the instructions and one with the parts.It had a graph in one corner and had to be enlarged so the graph squares were a certain size. Luckily I found a Kinkos printing that could enlarge it big enough.I will have to use carbon paper to transfer the parts to the wood which won't be to bad just time consuming.The planking was really the hard part,the instructions only say that the planks half to be a 1/4 inch wide.Your pictures makes it easier to understand. |
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Posted: 9/27/2023 10:18:09 PM EST
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Posted: 9/27/2023 10:44:22 PM EST
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Wow !
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Posted: 9/29/2023 12:58:27 PM EST
[Last Edit: oscardeuce]
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Posted: 9/29/2023 1:34:47 PM EST
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Taking notes.....
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