I say: No second layer of planking is needed! Nice work, Ron.
Regards, Peter
Fife-Scottish Fishing Vessel, Amati_Victory Models 1:32
Regards, Peter
Thanks Peter, If my intent was to paint the entire hull I would agree with you however, above the waterline deserves to be something other than basswood.
Ron
Never enough clamps or strips quite long enough 
Is the pink/orange color scheme part of your new Florida vibe?
Not really Paul. The pink mats are the best I’ve ever used. (Left over from the Admirals quilting mats) and the orange is because I have quite a stock of Prusa Orange PVC filament
I would be very cautious in saying that pink mats are the best!
This can instantly open a can of worms from GMUS (Green Mat User Society). According to this group (don't kill the messenger), the Green mats are the best. BTW, I am using transparent, and consider it a decent quality
Jim, wouldn't be the first can of worms I've opened in my 82 years.I would be very cautious in saying that pink mats are the best!
BTW, I am using transparent, and consider it a decent quality
Opinions please: The instructions call for a contrasting wood between the deck planks to simulate caulking. Alternate or kit?
Pretty aggressive caulking either way - but if those are my choices I prefer the one on the right... Of course, you're the captain!
I agree about being aggressive if you go by the scale that equates to about one inch caulking. I think I'll go with a third option......less is more.
Maybe some card stock or thin plastic strips? The scale demands something more than marking the edge of the planks with pencil. And if the caulking was thinner I think you could go back toward the tar color...
I agree with Paul, either samples show out-of-scale caulking, pretty thick. A black or gray construction paper should do the trick. I even go towards dark gray, because under the finish it should be darker and not so prominent.
I agree with the others that it is not entirely proportionate. In black the caulking quickly becomes too dominant. I'm also just experimenting with that and I'm lucky that I have a reference to the original in 1:1.
I'm curious about your 3rd variant.
Regards, Peter
Currently have material on order for third option.....so we'll see
Thanks for all the input/suggestions.
I thought I captured the market on rubber bands however if you look at the second photo which is from Graman's Hacker log I think I have competition 
I think I need to use CA instead of slow setting PVA. Sometimes I think I spend too much time on fixtures.
I think I need to use CA instead of slow setting PVA. Sometimes I think I spend too much time on fixtures.
Plodding ahead with my second layer planking although I have changed my modus operandi. I've switched to using CA rather than PVA. (Sorry Heinrich wherever you are)
Also, as much as I like my little Ultamation Sander I switched to my Byrnes variable speed sander for squaring the plank ends etc. I find that it creates very little dust on a lower RPM. I installed a foot switch on the sander which eliminates the need for turning it on/off via the switch. Also have a foot switch on my Byrnes table saw which I find is very handy. I do turn the saw's toggle switch off when not using the saw. Hate to have the cleaning lady step on the switch although I use my wall switch to turn on my dust vacuum and neglected to inform her of that one
Also, as much as I like my little Ultamation Sander I switched to my Byrnes variable speed sander for squaring the plank ends etc. I find that it creates very little dust on a lower RPM. I installed a foot switch on the sander which eliminates the need for turning it on/off via the switch. Also have a foot switch on my Byrnes table saw which I find is very handy. I do turn the saw's toggle switch off when not using the saw. Hate to have the cleaning lady step on the switch although I use my wall switch to turn on my dust vacuum and neglected to inform her of that one
#1 Kit supplied 'caulking'-too wide
#2 Different 'caulking' material-still too wide
#3 Equates to 5/8" wide caulking
Oops= did not get last piece snugged up
Also playing around with different finishes
For better or worse #3 is what I am going with
#2 Different 'caulking' material-still too wide
#3 Equates to 5/8" wide caulking
Oops= did not get last piece snugged up
Also playing around with different finishes
For better or worse #3 is what I am going with
I like #3...
I agree with Jim: option #3 .....
PS: I recognities your 'oops'. Did the same by my testing ......
Regards, Peter
Well this really sucks. 50 years of building RC aircraft with CA as my primary adhesive and never an issue with it. I'm three quarters of the way through my second layer of planking and developed an allergy to CA.
Two things come to mind: (1) using a different brand of CA than I normally use and (2) using a lot more of it planking.
No pun intended but I'll have to suck it up and finish. I am ordering the brand I normally use before I continue and will try a face mask.
Getting old really sucks. Pun intended
Two things come to mind: (1) using a different brand of CA than I normally use and (2) using a lot more of it planking.
No pun intended but I'll have to suck it up and finish. I am ordering the brand I normally use before I continue and will try a face mask.
Getting old really sucks. Pun intended