Pavel Nikitin Oseberg #3 kit #61

RussF said:
I had one break also as I documented in my log. That's an inescapable problem due to the tightly curved pieces being cut out of straight wood. You will inevitably have grain going across a narrow piece. Wetting the wood might help, but more than likely it would probably just soften it more, making it actually easier to break.

One of the things that helped me was to make sure the strake was going to fit properly. Then, just put glue on the first inch or two at the stem end. Glue and carefully clamp it, making sure that the strake is positioned correctly and not under too much pressure. Let it set up. That will help to strengthen it and then, using a toothpick or fine-tipped applicator, put glue on the frames and along the edge of the strake below it, then finish clamping it.
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Thank you Russ for the reply. It has been years since my last model and I am concerned about the planking. Your comments I'm sure will help me and others. They do also make sense.
 
brickman61 said:
Oh no!!!

I'm glad you were able to fix them, but I'm not sure what you mean by working backwards.

Your build looks great, you've done a nice job!

Steve
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What I meant is that strake #7 is in three pieces. I'm finding that with all the dry fitting to get the best result, I start gluing and clamping from the location of where the pieces butt up against each other to the bow. The arrow shows the butt joint between the first and middle piece of the strake.

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I apply glue to a couple frames and the top edge of the strake for that section, I work my way toward the bow. I usually give each section about twenty minutes for the glue to set before doing the next. Initially when I started gluing the strakes, I applied glue to the top of the strake and the frame notches it would cover and then added clamps to hold everything in place. Fat fingers, grabbing and applying clamps, adjusting the strake, etc. was a "Bad Word Jar" event.

Ashley said:
I really am following close here as I'm waiting for my kit to arrive and trying to learn the best I can. Would it help do you think if the woods were soak for a short time to help in the bending?
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I don't soak the strake, I used Titebond II glue on the scarf joints, water dilutes and loosens the PVA glue. I imagine you could use Titebond III or similar PVA (I'm allergic to those Super Glues) glue that is completely water resistant on the strake scarf joints. I used that Titebond III on my SB build and the scarf joints held while those planks were soaked and then bent to shape. So far I've not needed to use that method for this build.

Jan
 
Back after a short break, Spring time means a lot of outside work, but today is a rain event, almost 1.50 inches (38mm) since midnight.

I watched Pavel's latest video( #19) and thought why not, a good place to start getting back to the build.

But I did get a little carried away.

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A couple of benches , the start of the water barrels and the rudder. It was great to do something other than placing strakes.

Jan
 
Pathfinder65 said:
Back after a short break, Spring time means a lot of outside work, but today is a rain event, almost 1.50 inches (38mm) since midnight.

I watched Pavel's latest video( #19) and thought why not, a good place to start getting back to the build.

But I did get a little carried away.

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A couple of benches , the start of the water barrels and the rudder. It was great to do something other than placing strakes.

Jan
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You've been hard at it, looks great!

Steve
 
Pathfinder65 said:
Back after a short break, Spring time means a lot of outside work, but today is a rain event, almost 1.50 inches (38mm) since midnight.

I watched Pavel's latest video( #19) and thought why not, a good place to start getting back to the build.

But I did get a little carried away.

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A couple of benches , the start of the water barrels and the rudder. It was great to do something other than placing strakes.

Jan
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Good morning Jan. It’s always fun to make up those little pieces. I like the colour of the wood as well. Are you going to stain this project? Cheers Grant
 
GrantTyler said:
Good morning Jan. It’s always fun to make up those little pieces. I like the colour of the wood as well. Are you going to stain this project? Cheers Grant
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Hi Grant,
I thinking of staining with lighter colors than Pavel. Probably Maple, Oak or something in that range. The ship has been "adopted" and will be sitting on a Fireplace Mantle with a white wall behind it.

Jan
 
Pathfinder65 said:
Back after a short break, Spring time means a lot of outside work, but today is a rain event, almost 1.50 inches (38mm) since midnight.

I watched Pavel's latest video( #19) and thought why not, a good place to start getting back to the build.

But I did get a little carried away.

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A couple of benches , the start of the water barrels and the rudder. It was great to do something other than placing strakes.

Jan
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I have also been inundated with work in the yard. It's cold and windy today, so hope to catch up some. Your accessories look great. It's nice to take the occasional break from drudgery work to do something different - that's why I did my mast. Hope to post on my log soon.
 
RussF said:
I have also been inundated with work in the yard. It's cold and windy today, so hope to catch up some. Your accessories look great. It's nice to take the occasional break from drudgery work to do something different - that's why I did my mast. Hope to post on my log soon.
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Yup, it's Winter clean up and Spring yard work time, prepping flower beds, mulching and getting all the outside furniture in place. I look forward to rainy days :D

:rolleyes:Argh, strake #9 broke right at the tip while trying to place it. Not fun.:rolleyes:

Jan
 
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