That looks so cool! Well done! I was expecting much more glue squeezing out. Maybe a scraper instead of sandpaper to start?
I had considered that, but I don't want to try a straight edged scraper on the interior and I don't have a curved scraper. I may try a scraper on the exterior when I progress to that point. Thank you for the suggestion!!That looks so cool! Well done! I was expecting much more glue squeezing out. Maybe a scraper instead of sandpaper to start?
Doc I just realized I made it to 100 POSTS. Congrats on you 100 PAGES!!That looks so cool! Well done! I was expecting much more glue squeezing out. Maybe a scraper instead of sandpaper to start?
Thank you Hammer for the kind words.Its looking great, I cant wait to see it finished.
Thank you Heinrich. I'm happy with the results myself. Very few small points where light shows through when held up to a lamp. Only a few small gaps in the planking that I'll fill with glue and sanding dust when I get to that point on the exterior.That is a beautiful hull Glenn - very good planking job.
Very nice planking closure on the stem. This wood will be magnificent with the final finish if a natural one is desired. RichThank you both for the kind words and encouragement.
That pic was taken this morning, the next plank will be the Whiskey Plank. Here are a few pics taken earlier at the beginning of this past weekend.
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Thank you everyone for all of the views and likes. Keep the comments coming.
Glenn
Good morning Glenn. This site should have an applause emoji for beautiful work...this deserve some.Finished planking. Used razor flushcut saw to remove from strongback. Came off easily, the packing tape worked great as there were places the squeezeout should have glued the two together.
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There is a lot of glue squeezeout to be cleaned.
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I will sand the interior smooth and add the frames prior to sanding the exterior. The hull feels surprisingly solid. I see a lot of mohagony sanding dust in my near future...
Thanks for looking,
Glenn
Thank you Rich. I agree this wood has potential! I like simple finishes like Danish Oil. Fortunately the kit came with extra wood so I'll be able to try several finishes, including some Spar Varnish I have stashed away. I don't want a gloss but that's easily taken care of with steel wool.Very nice planking closure on the stem. This wood will be magnificent with the final finish if a natural one is desired. Rich
Thank you Grant, much appreciated!Good morning Glenn. This site should have an applause emoji for beautiful work...this deserve some.
Good sanding work on the hull and pieces. RichBeautiful result to your interior sanding.
Managed to work on it several hours a day the past 4 days (had some days off work). My fingertips are numb from holding these frames in place LOL. Am nearly finished framing, will have some pics when done.Good morning Glenn. Looking great- 5min per frame adds up to a lot of holding time- admire your fortitude. That is fine craftsmanship - I love the Finnish of your planking thus far. Going to be a great build![]()