Chapter 2. The Keel
The chapter will consist of several parts:
2.1 preparation (removal, removal of racks)
2.2 fitting, reworking of defects
2.3 first gluing (parts of false keel and parts of keel)
2.4 profiling, grinding and fitting of frames
2.5 second gluing (false keel with keel) and finishing polishing
2.6 embedded parts for support
2.7 cradles for front and rear frames
2.1 подготовка (извлечение, устранение держателей)
2.2 подгонка, переделка брака
2.3 первая склейка (деталей ложного киля и отдельно деталей киля)
2.4 профилировка, шлифовка и подгонка шпангоутов
2.5 вторая склейка (ложного киля с килем) и финишная полировка
2.6 закладные для подставки
2.7 ложементы для передних и задних шпангоутов
2.2 подгонка, переделка брака
2.3 первая склейка (деталей ложного киля и отдельно деталей киля)
2.4 профилировка, шлифовка и подгонка шпангоутов
2.5 вторая склейка (ложного киля с килем) и финишная полировка
2.6 закладные для подставки
2.7 ложементы для передних и задних шпангоутов
... let's go!
2.1. Preparing the keel parts
As I mentioned earlier, some keel parts are located on plate No.16, the wood of which has been cut in such a way that its grain and texture look very unattractive. So I decided to remake some of the parts using plate No.18, where there was a bit of unused space. I was very lucky that there was just enough room to fit all the necessary parts. Some pieces I won’t remake, since they will be either covered by the frames or hidden inside (marked with “OK”).
Another lucky moment: the parts I want to remake don’t contain any slots for metal components (like rudder hinges), as highlighted in the red circle.
And for those who might find it old-fashioned or unnecessary to remake parts—and at first glance, the wood may seem identical—just take a look at the surface after applying tung oil…
… I think this view justifies my decision, doesn’t it?
What do you think?
Also, I want to remake these light-colored parts using a darker brown wood… and I have a feeling this won’t be my last remake due to the light tone of the kit’s wood.
I previously mentioned that I would make all keel parts from pearwood (via laser cutting). But this has been postponed for a month, and the second reason is that the pearwood will be much darker than the rest of the kit’s wood. So, I’ll make the keel from pearwood for the second hull, but for the main kit’s hull I’ll go with the plan described above. Seems more logical this way.
Let’s get started!
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