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Gauncer
#1 Posted : 09 March 2016 00:33:05

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When you get to the point of planking your ship with you pin and glue you might find the roundness of the hull a problem. Rocking back a forth on you workbench.

I found a buckwheat pillow is a perfect size and the buckwheat forms to the hull to keep your ship in place.

Happy Planking.

http://www.amazon.com/gp..._aui_detailpage_o05_s00


Here is my in action.
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#2 Posted : 09 March 2016 08:54:14

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That is a very good idea - thanks for sharing.
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#3 Posted : 09 March 2016 12:50:08

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Hi Gauncer, a pillow is a great idea and something I have used for all my builds and find it's something that works really well.....Cool Cool Cool .. Thanks for sharing....

Regards

Alan
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