Pavel Nikitin Oseberg #3 kit #61

[Pathfinder65]

The mast,

The mast ready for the paint shop.



I think I was about an hour between removing the char and sanding it into shape.

Jan

 

[GrantTyler]

The mast,

The mast ready for the paint shop.

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I think I was about an hour between removing the char and sanding it into shape.

Jan

Good evening Jan. Removing char is my bug bear. Remove too much and we change the shape, remove too little and it looks horrible. Looks like you got the balance just right on your mast. Cheers Grant

 

[Peter Voogt]

The mast,

The mast ready for the paint shop.

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I think I was about an hour between removing the char and sanding it into shape.

Jan

At last a nicely shapes mast, Jan.
Regards, Peter

 

[Pathfinder65]

Good evening Jan. Removing char is my bug bear. Remove too much and we change the shape, remove too little and it looks horrible. Looks like you got the balance just right on your mast. Cheers Grant

Yup, the whole kit is "Char" intensive. I've used quite a bit of 220 grit paper so far.

At last a nicely shapes mast, Jan.
Regards, Peter

Thank you Peter. I have had quite a few "Char" removal marathons. I'm amazed when watching Pavel's videos how quickly he accomplishes that chore.

 

[RussF]

I'm amazed when watching Pavel's videos how quickly he accomplishes that chore.

The beauty of video editing!

 

[Ashley]

I'll be building this model when it arrives. Oh, the wait is intense. When it does arrive and I start the build process, I have to admit I'm very concerened about how to deal with the char. I know it needs remove but am concerned with the amount. Are the parts a little over sized to cater for char removal?

 

[RussF]

I'll be building this model when it arrives. Oh, the wait is intense. When it does arrive and I start the build process, I have to admit I'm very concerened about how to deal with the char. I know it needs remove but am concerned with the amount. Are the parts a little over sized to cater for char removal?

I wouldn't necessarily say the parts are "oversized", however, most of the char removal occurs on visible edges rather than joints and is not as critical. Be careful with the joints, though. Along with the char, there is also the inevitable tapering caused by the laser. At any joints (frames, strakes, etc), remove only enough char to get rid of the loose stuff and make the joint fit. Take advantage of the tapering by reversing parts where possible. For example, on the frames, you can take the bitis (the cross braces), and flip them over so that the tapers on the joints match. Take a look at my log here and you'll see what I mean. The worst char is probably on the mast and any of the parts that have been lasered in 3 dimensions, but those parts are few.

Don't stress over it - read through the logs here and watch Pavel's videos (which, by the way, do NOT follow along with his assembly manual) and then build your model. Enjoy the process and don't be afraid to ask a question. There are plenty of folks here that can offer help.

 

[Pathfinder65]

That's a great explanation especially for the bitis.

Jan

 

[RussF]

That's a great explanation especially for the bitis.

Jan

Thanks. One other thing to mention (and then I'll stop hijacking your log ) is that the strake assemblies are symmetrical. Lay the parts for each strake out and then swap ends with the intermediate parts, flipping them over in the process. Pavel demonstrates this. It also takes advantage of the laser taper. Thanks for your patience Jan!

 

[Ashley]

Russ, thank you for the reply above. It really is helpful to read such comments. I am a little concerned about the planking in particular. It's been many years, 40 in fact since my last boat build. Your link is most helpful. I'll read it in full a little later. I have followed The build of Jan with great interest.

I still await my kit. I was informed it should have been dispatched last Monday. No notices since a couple of weeks ago. I guess Pavel is really busy. No matter. It will arrive when it does.

BFN.

 

[Ashley]

Thanks. One other thing to mention (and then I'll stop hijacking your log ) is that the strake assemblies are symmetrical. Lay the parts for each strake out and then swap ends with the intermediate parts, flipping them over in the process. Pavel demonstrates this. It also takes advantage of the laser taper. Thanks for your patience Jan!

Yes, I did notice this when I watched the videos. At first, I thought that Pavel was confused until I realised he was making a point without words. I downloaded all the video and played all at half speed to try and catch every detail. I shall do the same again a few times more perhaps.

 

[Pathfinder65]

Thanks. One other thing to mention (and then I'll stop hijacking your log ) is that the strake assemblies are symmetrical. Lay the parts for each strake out and then swap ends with the intermediate parts, flipping them over in the process. Pavel demonstrates this. It also takes advantage of the laser taper. Thanks for your patience Jan!

No worries Russ, sahring information helps us to build better. I myself have learned much from your build log.

Jan

 

[Pathfinder65]

Short medical update. Like @Daniel20 I had surgery yesterday morning to replace my ICD. Compared to my first ICD surgery nine years ago this event went quite well. I was at Hospital by 5:30 AM and home by 10:30 AM. Currently I'm sitting in my favorite recliner with an icepack on the wound and sipping my morning coffee. No ship building for a bit, but I'll be lurking in the background catching up on build logs,

Jan

 

[dockattner]

Short medical update. Like @Daniel20 I had surgery yesterday morning to replace my ICD. Compared to my first ICD surgery nine years ago this event went quite well. I was at Hospital by 5:30 AM and home by 10:30 AM. Currently I'm sitting in my favorite recliner with an icepack on the wound and sipping my morning coffee. No ship building for a bit, but I'll be lurking in the background catching up on build logs,

Jan

How wonderful to hear that everything went well, Jan!

 

[Ashley]

Best wishes for you to get back to normal Jan.

 

[Pathfinder65]

How wonderful to hear that everything went well, Jan!

Indeed, I'm now in the new tech world, the new unit chats via Wi-Fi with my iPhone, the old unit used a monitor connected to a landline to report to the data center.

Best wishes for you to get back to normal Jan.

Thank you. Being a "Lefty" is a bit of a problem with this event. I have to be "good" because the Admiral is keeping a watchful eye on my activities.

 

[Daniel20]

I'm now in the new tech world, the new unit chats via Wi-Fi with my iPhone

Great news Jan, in many respects we are lucky to live in this day and age.

 

[RussF]

Indeed, I'm now in the new tech world, the new unit chats via Wi-Fi with my iPhone, the old unit used a monitor connected to a landline to report to the data center.

I have to be "good" because the Admiral is keeping a watchful eye on my activities.

You didn't see the Admiral take the doc aside for a little chat, did you? She could have talked the doc into setting it up to trigger whenever she called your phone!

Seriously, though, I'm glad everything went well. Take a well deserved break - the Vikings can wait!

 

[Peter Voogt]

Short medical update. Like @Daniel20 I had surgery yesterday morning to replace my ICD. Compared to my first ICD surgery nine years ago this event went quite well. I was at Hospital by 5:30 AM and home by 10:30 AM. Currently I'm sitting in my favorite recliner with an icepack on the wound and sipping my morning coffee. No ship building for a bit, but I'll be lurking in the background catching up on build logs,

Jan

Good to hear that the replacement went well, Jan. New Energy!
Regards, Peter

 

[Pathfinder65]

Great news Jan, in many respects we are lucky to live in this day and age.

I agree, we are lucky indeed. I was fortunate I Had the same surgeon yesterday that did my procedure nine
years ago.

You didn't see the Admiral take the doc aside for a little chat, did you? She could have talked the doc into setting it up to trigger whenever she called your phone!

Seriously, though, I'm glad everything went well. Take a well deserved break - the Vikings can wait!

I think the Admiral has "spy cams" all through the house. Indeed the Vikings will have to take a short shore leave since she let me know that the Hobby room was closed for the nex tseveral days.

Good to hear that the replacement went well, Jan. New Energy!
Regards, Peter

Yup, for some reason the Medicos now refer to the device as a generator. I can remember that term better than the technical term for a ICD "(implantable cardioverter defibrillator).