monitor model

[toma]

hello everone,
i/m a neophye boat modelet and have built a few bluejacket solid hull boats. i'm hoping to build a frame on plank boat next. i did have one question. i am working on a monitor model. i was wondering the best way to score the deck armor. i was having trouble with cutting acrosss the grain without leaving a frayed edge. many thanks.
tom anderson

 

[Jimsky]

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As for your question, one way to cut across the grain without leaving a frayed edge is to tape surface with painter scotch tape, then cut. Use the saw with small teeth.
I hope this ill help.

 

[SAHaskell]

Greetings, toma. Depending on the size of the desired cut, a feather-edge file might work for the job.
Good luck and Happy modeling.

 

[Uwek]

Welcome also from my side here on board of our forum.

 

[Charles QC]

toma said:
i was wondering how you scored the deck without getting frayed edges
ges.

strait knife and small hammer
one score at the time and very slowly

 

[Uwek]

Hallo Tom,
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

[Norway]

TOM

 

[Jimsky]

Happy Birthday, Tom! Have a wonderful day full of joy and happiness!

 

[Uwek]

hello everone,
i/m a neophye boat modelet and have built a few bluejacket solid hull boats. i'm hoping to build a frame on plank boat next. i did have one question. i am working on a monitor model. i was wondering the best way to score the deck armor. i was having trouble with cutting acrosss the grain without leaving a frayed edge. many thanks.
tom anderson

Hallo @toma
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

[Uwek]

hello everone,
i/m a neophye boat modelet and have built a few bluejacket solid hull boats. i'm hoping to build a frame on plank boat next. i did have one question. i am working on a monitor model. i was wondering the best way to score the deck armor. i was having trouble with cutting acrosss the grain without leaving a frayed edge. many thanks.
tom anderson

one more year....
Hallo @toma
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

[Uwek]

hello everone,
i/m a neophye boat modelet and have built a few bluejacket solid hull boats. i'm hoping to build a frame on plank boat next. i did have one question. i am working on a monitor model. i was wondering the best way to score the deck armor. i was having trouble with cutting acrosss the grain without leaving a frayed edge. many thanks.
tom anderson

Hallo @toma
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY