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Tim C

Sat Apr 20 2019, 01:59pm

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Your planking looks good. Way to go. Enjoy.

Later Tim

Dcfalves

Fri Jun 21 2019, 04:51pm

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Hull planking finished

aew

Sat Jun 22 2019, 08:04am

aew

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You've made a really nice job of the planking, but the keel's got me puzzled.

Where the keel's separate from the centre section of the hull, the kit manufacturers usually make the keel from hardwood, not plywood.

Looking closely at yours (really good photos) they've replicated the scarf joints, so they're not intending that you plank the sides of the keel. However, that leaves you with the problem of what to do with the edges of the plywood. If you plank the bottom of the keel, it will show from the sides. You could just leave it as is at the bottom, as it won't be seen, but that's not really an option up the front of the stem. Can you glue some veneer on the edge, at least on that section?

jacknastyface2

Sat Jun 22 2019, 02:42pm

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Hi Daniel,
Ditto to what Arthur said. A longer way around would be : obtain some close grained solid wood for the keel, stem and sternpost. Trace the outline onto the wood using the kit parts. On the real ship these would have been made in pieces and bolted and jointed, but that's more work. You will be glad you tried if you can accomplish it! I wish kit makers would go the extra mile on this----instead of plywood . It makes all the difference.

Keith.

[ Edited Sun Jun 23 2019, 04:37pm ]

Dcfalves

Sun Jun 23 2019, 07:28pm

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I was already dissatisfied about this. I will try painting the edges in wood color.

jacknastyface2

Mon Jun 24 2019, 02:36am

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It might work but you may still see the wood plies through the paint. Can but try.

Keith.

Winston

Mon Jun 24 2019, 02:31pm

winston

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You could try putting a shellac sealer over the end grain before painting. You may have to apply a few coats of shellac first with a light sanding after each coat using a fine grain sandpaper (600-800grit). This will help fill the grain and build them up so you have a flat surface to paint on.

Charles

Tue Jun 25 2019, 11:58am

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I think that Winston got the proper approach
Did something similar in the past and it went well

Winston

Wed Jun 26 2019, 01:03am

winston

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I know I've use this process successfully in building guitars. The shellac makes for a good pore filler. Just need to make sure you give a light sanding before applying the paint.