Are you talking about the bump above the galleries? It makes a kind of roof? If so, I thought that was more a base for the ornaments and wouldn't be seen much, based on what I've seen in @Gilbertm and @paulb. Show me a picture of what you've done. I've got at least another week of planking to do before I catch up to you. I'm puttying between cracks and trying some putty treenails and then sanding the heck out of the hull. I only have the beech planking done on one side and none of the sapelle. Have you done the wales yet? I'd like to see how they are done too. And where's your build log?
I am referring to the "bump" above the galleries. I am not very computer literate. I've been looking at both Gilbert an Paulb's build logs. Will keep you posted. I'll try the picture thing later. DeAgostini does have a complete pdf build log online. Section 10 has the stern galleries.
I think it’s a different scale, maybe? Again, the bump will be covered by putty and paint and ornaments. The dimensions just have to be precisely done. When I looked at the instructions and the other logs for that stage, it looked pretty funky without the ornaments.
Offhand, I’d suggest not deviating from the plan too much on the bump. At least not without checking to make sure all the ornaments and other decorations and attachments will fit.
Yes, Vic. This is one of the methods to simulate treenails. Personally, I use this method on a small scale, where impossible to make actual wooden trunnels. It should look better, meaning should look darker, but...it is advisable to test on a scrap of wood to avoid surprises after applying the finish.
I totally get it, Jim. I think the Constitution treenails were darker than the oak planks. This is really a compromise. The Admiral doesn’t like treenails at all. I was looking for a way to make them less obtrusive. This seems to work. I did actually practice on a piece of the deck that would be covered with a roof. The color of the planks was different, though. There are two technicalities involved here as well. If I’m looking at a ship from more than 30 feet away, I probably won’t see treenails, and the scale of the ship assures that viewing perspective. Secondly, I can’t imagine there would be any bare wood showing. They painted them, right? So much for realism in our models.Yes, Vic. This is one of the methods to simulate treenails. Personally, I use this method on a small scale, where impossible to make actual wooden trunnels. It should look better, meaning should look darker, but...it is advisable to test on a scrap of wood to avoid surprises after applying the finish.
oh my a new toy!
I just purchased one of these to cut sail material, but it looks like it may have another task as well.
Yes, we've used Olfa Rotary cutters (similar to Fiskars) in our bookbinding business for years and I've recently started using them on deck planking as well. The wood grain has to be very tight otherwise they tend to wander but keeping the pressure of the blade against the straight edge is the answer. Certainly a lot more accurate than sanding.
I have one of these rotary cutter since quite a long time but never think about using it.
I've used it on sails, second planking, paper, cardstock, and anything thin. Replacement blades aren't that expensive.I have one of these rotary cutter since quite a long time but never think about using it.
I'll certainly change my mind
Thanks for the encouragement, Heinrich! It curls on the edges, though. I hope the sapelle won’t do so for the lower area.
Hi Vic
