Build Log "CAF" HMS Enterprise

Not too much done today, fitted up the keel for final gluing tomorrow, Graphite arrived for the caulking,IMG_0952.JPG

and built the first frame, frame 8 to see t process, if all goes well should be gluing up the keel, Stern Post and Stem tomorrow, and then building the rest of the Building jig.

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Continued to build the Jig, added Level B to it.....Some helpful hints since there are no English directions. Tom shows a NO GLUE sign on frame 21 of the directions. Please take high note NO GLUE is needed, First I found myself taking it apart and reconstructing several times for ease of construction. As Brian said in his Build Log of this, all of the slots are about .5 MM too small, so in all of the stanchion slots in 13C1 through 15C2, sand the slots wider before attempting installation. When Putting Stanchions in that go through the "B" Board all the way up to the "C" board, I found it easier to put the stanchions through B First, and then mounted it to the Base Board. If you follow the directions, it shows installing all the stanchions in the base first, then sliding the "B" boards down over the stanchions, which I did at first, then deconstructed, and put the stanchions thru B first. It was VERY difficult to lower the B Board down on to the stanchions. I did this for S5-S6-S8. Next when installing S9 and S10, leave the exterior part of the Stanchion off(note Picture) as Board B goes thru those stanchions. Finally, remove the Exterior Parts of S4 and S15, making it much easier to install Board B. This LEARNING process was about 4 hours of work. Will be laying Board C later today

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Bryian said:
Hi Paul,
I am interested in your opinion using graphite and PVA glue as the caulking compared to the black paper. Both techniques work well.
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Brian, after trying both methods, I am much more a fan of the Graphite Glue, much easier to make, work with, and sand.
 
Keel, Stem, SternPost out of the Jig for sanding. Used the Glue mixed with Graphite for the Keel Sections vs the Black Paper Caulking on stem and Stern. I like the results of the Graphite Glue better the Paper. Next will be adding False keel.

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Finished the Cradle/Jig....It is a VERY sturdy Cradle. When Installing Level 3, do not install Stanchions S1 Pair, and S2 Pair,(note picture) until after the Board 3 is in and seated. Keel,Stem,Stern and Frame 8 seat nicely in the cradle.

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Bryian said:
Excellent work Paul. I am retired myself and spend about 5 hours a day on my models.
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Lucky you, Mon Amie...Hoping to spend as least as much time building models when my retirement time comes (another 12 years with help of G.....d) :p
 
Nice start Paul, can you show your frame building technique? Are you using a jig or just assembling over the plan? Any tricks or tips to keep them accurate?
 
Stargazer said:
Nice start Paul, can you show your frame building technique? Are you using a jig or just assembling over the plan? Any tricks or tips to keep them accurate?
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Stargazer, I am assembling them over the plan, I put waxpaper between the plan and the precut pieces. Matcht them up on the plan and start gluing, there is an A and B side to each frame, I just start at the floor piece and work my way up, flipping the frame over from side a to b, and vice versa, and match to plan as I add a piece.
 
OK...Back at it...I was asked my frame building technique, so as a beginner on frame building myself, here is my method so far. I have detailed out Frame 12 of the kit, which is a 3 ply frame. 1. # the parts with pencil from the Parts list. 2. Cut out the parts and group together by Letter. 3. Lay the frames out individually by # 4. Place all 3 plys together to ensure fit(no gluing) 5. Place wax paper over Frame to be Built(old balsa plane building technique) 6. Start Gluing frame together, on Frame 12, I glued the A pieces to the B Pieces, and the added the C Layer. Test the design to the plan as you go. I used quick dry super glue on the frames, so test fit each piece prior to gluing 7. I am taking the Char off of the internal and external part at this point, I think it will be easier now than when it is complete on the keel. Also gave a light sanding with 220 grit on both sides to remove #'s. Note, I am not beveling the frames at this point, I will do that when all are attached to the keel 8. Once the frame is complete, I am then Test fitting it to the keel, sanding the notch at the bottom of the frame as necessary to ensure a good fit, also I am test fitting the top notch to a part of the Keelson(9-AO3). I figured by doing this all with each frame, when its time to actually glue the frames to the keel, all will fit with no issues.

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