Oseberg V3 Build Log by Ashley

[RussF]

I've never seen glue react to MDF like that, I'm surprised.

Hi Steve,

The MDF isn't a factor, polyurethane glue will do that on anything.

 

[Pathfinder65]

Hi Ashley, bummer on the glue. As Russ suggests a PVA glue such Titebond II is ideal. I'm not positive but a lot SOS builders use a white D2 type glue. I've purchased that from Koldestok when I built some of his kits.

Not to worry about the 2nd jig, it's purpose is to give one a working area while planking. If you're at that point in your build the the hull should be quite rigid and aligned.

Jan

(BTW a little humor to make your day. I'm currently working on another ship build and to protect my Oseberg I placed it on top of a bookcase in my office. Unfortunately I had also paced its mast and yardarm on the top of the same bookcase. Not thinking when I pushed the Oseberg onto its safe place the mast and yardarm fell behind the bookcase. So when I get to that point in the build I'll be moving a few books (only 60 or so) and the bookcase to get those two pieces. )

 

[Ashley]

Titebond 2 is Available

Portugal is a great country in many ways with some really crazy prices. Also, here we have big problems in finding what we need.



I originated in the UK and before Brexit, I would buy much through Amazon UK. That all changed since Brexit. Now I buy a lot from France, Germany and Spain through Amazon. Unfortunately, often, liquids will not be sent. The Titebond available here in Portugal from a big supplier as you see in the image, is only avalable online. 473 ml is about 16oz. Cost in US Dollars is about $50 plus delivery. Walmart appears to charge $6. . Just an example for fun. Perhaps, I just get all the prices wrong or I'm going crazy..

Go get yourself some Titebond II or similar, but make sure it actually says PVA.

 

[Pathfinder65]

I don't know if this will help, but at least its less than 40 plus Euros

Kolderstok PVA D2 glue

Jan

 

[RussF]

Titebond 2 is Available

Portugal is a great country in many ways with some really crazy prices. Also, here we have big problems in finding what we need.

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I originated in the UK and before Brexit, I would buy much through Amazon UK. That all changed since Brexit. Now I buy a lot from France, Germany and Spain through Amazon. Unfortunately, often, liquids will not be sent. The Titebond available here in Portugal from a big supplier as you see in the image, is only avalable online. 473 ml is about 16oz. Cost in US Dollars is about $50 plus delivery. Walmart appears to charge $6. . Just an example for fun. Perhaps, I just get all the prices wrong or I'm going crazy..

Wow! I used Titebond as an example, but really, any PVA will work. Go to the adhesive section of your local hardware store and look for carpenter's glue. It may be yellow or white, just make sure it says PVA (PolyVinylAcetate).

 

[Ashley]

! I used Titebond as an example,

Hi Russ. I understood that. Over the time I've been reading on the forums I have seen so often Titebond mentioned. I suspect for the model boat builder it's ideal in consistency, drying time and more. As it appears we'll thought of, I attempted to buy it here in Portugal and was amazed that Leroy Merlin, a huge home decorating store here could ask such an inflated price and especially so when compared with Wallmart. It just seams unbelievable.

Watch the Videos Again

On another subject, I watched the video by Pavel again on the construction of the second jig. In it, I can see that even Pavel's build does not hold in the frame tight. As said by you Russ and Jan, it's just a support, which I understand anyway but failed to really take into account. I felt initially it may have been a tighter fit. In the case of additional supports at each end, I noticed Pavel also incorporates small supporting blocks to create a more rigid hold on the keel at each end. His wobbled also if watched at half speed. Nothing Pavel had done or myself forces alignment or creates stress. I should have watched that video again but at first, thought the whole process too simple to require seeing if again. Those additional supports are not displayed in the paper instructions, but I feel, necessary.

And for Jan

Jan. Thanks for the The Kolderstok link. I can get glue here no problem. Finding something most appropriate can be a little more problematic and that's why I tried on the recommendations. As for your link. That is very close to my wife's birth place in the Nederland.

I was also amused by the 60 or so books that now need moving. Hope your health has settled.

Appreciation

May I take this opportunity to thank for the comments and assistance in my build of the Oseberg.

 

[Pathfinder65]

I was also amused by the 60 or so books that now need moving. Hope your health has settled.

Yup, those books definitely have to move.


There only four shelves worth, the finished mast and yardarm are behind the first bookcase and there doesn't seem to be a way to fish them out So.....

I'm almost back up to speed after my surgery. Unfortunately I'm a "Lefty" and the recovery time has been a PTA.


Jan

 

[Ashley]

Slipway Update

Following the problems I had over the construction of the slipway,  building frame or jig. I decided to really investigate what was causing the slight rock of the Oseberg, when in place.

A very close inspection revealed nothing more than that, if slight adjectment was made to the the building support frames, nothing was really wrong. I suspect that between a few little differences in alignment, is what caused the slight rock of the ship keel and frames. I was able to determine that four slightly raised seating points was preventing a better fit. I made adjustment to these points and the Oseberg was able to seat properly. Rotating the ship in the frame, did not result in an improper fit following this alteration. This tells me it was the frame with a slight problem and nothing else. The opposite end did not need the same treatment. Now I feel happier with the framework.


Slight adjustment to the Frame seating Points.