Thanks for your input Nigel.
I will give it a try, For the longer scarph joints on the wales it will certainly alleviate the task to get a straight line there.
I will give it a try, For the longer scarph joints on the wales it will certainly alleviate the task to get a straight line there.
Many thanks for showing us your way of adjusting the joints - very good work 
I find a number 26 scalpel blade works best, you can flex the blade enough for it to follow the tops of the vice jaws
I find a number 26 scalpel blade works best, you can flex the blade enough for it to follow the tops of the vice jaws
The wales' thickness will be roughly about 6 mm / 0,25 inch. I have no experience handling a scalpel, but my first thought was that might be a bit much for the use of a scalpel?
On the other hand it will only have to take the last slice of wood off. That might work. I will give it a try.
Thanks Nigel.
I find a number 26 scalpel blade works best, you can flex the blade enough for it to follow the tops of the vice jaws
I agree with Nigel: the use of scalpels is very useful. I have 3 types and de medical boxes with 100 pieces are rather cheap.
And to finish them very sharp, slice them over a piece of leather. I learned that from Stephan @Steef66
Regards, Peter
Good afternoon Herman. Like everyone said- this is good stuff…! Cheers Grant
Just a few photos of work in progress.
One row of planks ready to be attached to the model.
And the model in full bondage
The front planks are held in place after gluing.
The planks on the rear are preformed in the correct curved shape and are now held in place to dry for a day.
One row of planks ready to be attached to the model.
And the model in full bondage
The front planks are held in place after gluing.
The planks on the rear are preformed in the correct curved shape and are now held in place to dry for a day.
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so row by row - some hours work for only one row of the planking - great - I love my / our hobby
You have my full respect for your meticulous / thoughtful approach to building this model. What often strikes me as unconventional opens my eyes to new possibilities.
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Excellent work, well done for the patient investment and accuracy, it is reflected in the model (even if it is surrounded by rubber bands and small wooden blocksJust a few photos of work in progress.
One row of planks ready to be attached to the model.
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And the model in full bondage
The front planks are held in place after gluing.
The planks on the rear are preformed in the correct curved shape and are now hold in place to dry for a day.
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Sometimes even hours of work for only 1 plank. The first planks on the bow take up a lot of time. The upper 4 (straight) planks could be made to fit flat to the hull by means of edge-bending. When trying to make the lower ones fit using this method a gap forms under the bottom of that plank.so row by row - some hours work for only one row of the planking - great - I love my / our hobby
Time to change the method. The need for "natural curved" wood arises.
To get the right curvature I have first made a piece of cardboard in the desired shape.
Copied the form to a piece of wood.
The wood was sawn, oversized.. I will reduce it to the proper width later on the model itself.
And divided into two identical planks, each for one side of the hull.
In this form they were bent and stay flat to the hull. Clamped to the hull, drying.
This method should work! The planks follow the correct lines so the next planks can be made less oversized.
I just spent a month doing this exact same thing. You will find it won't hardly slow you down at all.
Just ordinary rubber bands tied together to get the correct length to envelop the model.
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Rob the mail man. In the Netherlands the mail man got hundreds on the steeringwheel of his bicycle.
This is a very clever idea
Let's say I took the challenge and won.Cutting a semicircle under this saw is a big challenge. Usually, similar shapes don't come out of it, unless the saw cuts your fingers, it's always the same, but it is better not to try
I once cut one of my fingers using the tablesaw and must say I am nowadays a lot more careful handling these machines. The last of the semicircle is pulled backwards from the machine instead of pushing it.