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Joined: 02/03/2015 Posts: 13 Points: 45 Location: Clinton, SC USA
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Decks sanded, and buttress joints marked. I plan on taking scotchbrite to the markings to lighten them a bit, and then dull coat - which should darken the wood slightly as well. ; ) I'm guessing I really don't need to plank beyond the ribs? They would be unseen between the interior battens and hull planking. I've seen most guys plank these unseen areas, and wondered why? Thank you for the continued comments which are uplifting. Back to work Monday. Probably next Sunday before I post progress again. Murphy  Current Build HMS Surprise
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 Rank: Super-Elite       Groups: New Members, Unapproved Joined: 11/11/2009 Posts: 3,432 Points: 10,280 Location: Colwyn bay
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Yes your correct you don't really need to plank to the ribs as the middle ribs have an inner bulwark added.
Great progress on her.
ChrisOn the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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 Looking good and nice work  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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magpie1832 wrote:Yes your correct you don't really need to plank to the ribs as the middle ribs have an inner bulwark added.
Great progress on her.
Chris Thanks Chris! May I ask you a question? I've read your blog up to post 86, checking to see if you used a electric plank bender to form your hull planks or a set of plank crimpers? I've got both and plan to experiment. Also - did you truly find it helpful to block out the bow with balsa? I've plenty of that on hand if you think it makes a helpful difference. Thanks sir! Murphy Current Build HMS Surprise
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Looking very good, nice work. Mark
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/03/2015 Posts: 13 Points: 45 Location: Clinton, SC USA
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40 year old Minwax wood finish #218 Puritan Pine laid onto the gun deck. I like how it shows all the blemishes in each plank.  Current Build HMS Surprise
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Nice job on the planking stain and looking good Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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That’s come up very nice.  Mark
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Good looking stain!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/03/2015 Posts: 13 Points: 45 Location: Clinton, SC USA
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Very wet and overcast day in South Carolina, so unfortunately no yard work this morning. Instead I'm blocking out the forward bow and will file/sand on Sunday. Nervous about getting to the "moment of truth" and plating the hull. So I'm studying you guru's build log's fastidiously!  Current Build HMS Surprise
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: New Members, Unapproved Joined: 11/11/2009 Posts: 3,432 Points: 10,280 Location: Colwyn bay
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Great update. Those infills make a massive difference when planking.
ChrisOn the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/03/2015 Posts: 13 Points: 45 Location: Clinton, SC USA
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magpie1832 wrote:Great update. Those infills make a massive difference when planking.
Chris Thanks Chris! I have learned from the best! you! ; ) Current Build HMS Surprise
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All looks good and just take your time with the fairing and all will be well Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looking excellent, nice preparation for the planking. Mark
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