Bluenose 1:100 by Amati

"Well, I guess I must be impatient in this area. I turn on the water in the sink (very hot) and hold the section of the Plank that I want to bend. Then after holding it there for about 2 to 3 min, then I will take my hands/fingers and start to slowly bend the plank while the plank is still under the water (of course keeping my hands from being burned by the hot water)."

I have found this to give almost immediate results. I need to buy one of those hot planking benders, but I am finished with the Planking now !

from Donnie

RDN1954 - How about this tip! Good/?
 
KurtFink said:
Excellent advice. I will attempt to duplicate. RDN1954 "for high curvature planks, I would soak the planks in water, let them dry in the curved position, before bonding them"
Is hot water better than cold water?
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Since the curvature of the Bluenose hull is very benign, soaking in luke warm water is okay. Clamp until completely dry.
You can use the same procedure for the monkey- and buffalo rails, which are to be added later.
 
As the final planking proceeds, I am beginning to think about sanding, sealing and painting the hull.
I have researched many different sites and build logs. Many members discuss the sealer and paints, but how about the
best Masking Tape? I am experienced with Tamiya for plastic models, but not wood.
Recommendations on Masking Tape to use for best non-bleed painting?
Also, in which order would be best to paint the hull? Complete hull Red, Tape off lower hull then the Black section and finally tape for stripe of Yellow?
Or... Paint area of Yellow Stripe and mask it off and then paint lower hull Red and upper hull black.
I am spraying painting. I plan to use Tamiya acrylic over MinWax Poly Seal and Sand.
I am also working to repair the stern before painting.

I have a week to think it over. Leaving tomorrow for Boston to tour the USS Constitution and visit other nautical locations in and around Boston, MA.
Any locations anyone recommends for a visit?

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Tamiya tape worked for me. I first painted the waterline stripe, followed by subsequent masking and painting of upper- and lower hull. Sequence of the latter two ad libitum.
 
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