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Hi John M, I am a newbie myself and have much to learn about model boat building. From what I've observed, planking seems to be a tricky thing to master. I gave it a go many years ago, and I struggled with it _ with much cursing.
I have a question about the bulkheads for this type of vessel. Are they supposed to be solid like a wall? Or am I missing something about them not being like ribs? If they are rib-shaped, do you cut them out later? I mean, how would a sailor sit in the longboat?
I have a question about the bulkheads for this type of vessel. Are they supposed to be solid like a wall? Or am I missing something about them not being like ribs? If they are rib-shaped, do you cut them out later? I mean, how would a sailor sit in the longboat?
Good morning John. I just caught up with your log. Welcome to SOS and enjoy. Lovely progress so far. Cheers Grant
The bulkheads are cutout after planking. They are laser cut to make the center easy to remove. It helps to keep the planking aligned. It is still easy to twist the keel, I used a keel clamp to hold it straight while attaching the sheer planks.
Thanks Grant.
Cool. Thank you, John, for explaining the bulkheads. I did not realise that the black lines on the bulkheads were laser cuts. This goes to show that I still am a newbie and learning. Thanks for the lesson.
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By looking at your workbench, I'd say that you are already well ahead of most beginners. You have a definite advantage. When it comes time to plank your model you will be able to shape and spile the planking via resonant frequencies using your O-Scope and Signal Generator. Sand a little here, trim a little 'there' and when the wood rings at the proper resonant frequency... you'll know your plank is 'perfect'!
I see you know exactly what the O-scope and sig-gen are used for, you must have done so experimenting yourself. All part of the fun.By looking at your workbench, I'd say that you are already well ahead of most beginners. You have a definite advantage. When it comes time to plank your model you will be able to shape and spile the planking via resonant frequencies using your O-Scope and Signal Generator. Sand a little here, trim a little 'there' and when the wood rings at the proper resonant frequency... you'll know your plank is 'perfect'!
I am about to finish a Theremin project, after which my shipbuilding project will take over my desktop. From your post, I can easily envision the theremin frequencies stressing the planks into the required shape.By looking at your workbench, I'd say that you are already well ahead of most beginners. You have a definite advantage. When it comes time to plank your model you will be able to shape and spile the planking via resonant frequencies using your O-Scope and Signal Generator. Sand a little here, trim a little 'there' and when the wood rings at the proper resonant frequency... you'll know your plank is 'perfect'!
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... and if the frequencies 'alone' can't properly do the job... start cranking up the amplifier! Might have a hard time convincing your neighbors that you're only trying to build a model ship, but 'hey'. You could always give them a model ship kit and invite them to the party!
For some of the larger ships, you might need one that goes to 11…... and if the frequencies 'alone' can't properly do the job... start cranking up the amplifier! Might have a hard time convincing your neighbors that you're only trying to build a model ship, but 'hey'. You could always give them a model ship kit and invite them to the party!
Sorry @John M, for the hijacking.
But they won't be pleased when they realize that the theremin is also evoking spirits into a new ghost ship.... and if the frequencies 'alone' can't properly do the job... start cranking up the amplifier! Might have a hard time convincing your neighbors that you're only trying to build a model ship, but 'hey'. You could always give them a model ship kit and invite them to the party!
More progress again today, added 4 more planks, I can see the finish line of planking the hull.
Again, very happy with my progress. So far I have not tapered and planks, I will have to taper the last 2 on each side to fit them in place. Starting to look like a boat.
Again, very happy with my progress. So far I have not tapered and planks, I will have to taper the last 2 on each side to fit them in place. Starting to look like a boat.