Hi all!
This is my first attempt of a build log and my first attempt of building a wooden model. I purchased the model somewhere around 2011, and started the build. I assembled the bulkheads and a few strips of the first layer of planking. We then moved from an apartment to a house that required quite a lot of work. The model has been dormant until a couple of months ago. Luckily there has been no damage to it and continuing on the build has been very enjoyable. Back in 2011 I was unaware of forums for this hobby, today the forum threads of other builders of various models have been extremely helpful.
This was the state of the model when I left off more than 10 years ago.
Continuing the planking. The paperclip idea was picked up in a forum thread. excellent!
Some details of the first planking.
Yes. my better half is kind enough to let me work on the kitchen counter
Also, as you can see, new windows just installed.
Getting there with the first layer.
The planks of the first layer are 1 x 3 millimeters.
After sanding of the first application of putty.
Second layer of planking is walnut. The quality of these planks were very poor. The edges of most planks were very ragged, and the width of the planks were uneven. Not very easy to work with :-(
The second layer planks are 0,5 x 3 millimeters.
More planking of the second layer. The white "spots" are residue of the white glue I am using. Regular indoor wood glue.
Initial sanding.
Close up after initial sanding.
Looking a bit better after a couple of coats of shellac. The wood have very large pores.
Some more coats of shellac.
After around 20 coats of shellac the surface is starting to improve.
This is how far I have come for now. I will try to follow up this log from time to time.
I started planking using CA glue, as the instructions suggest, but soon switched to regular wood glue. I got tired of glued fingers when the CA seeped through the very thin strips. Also, all planks were held in place until the glue set using my fingers only. The thin bulkheads and thin first planking did not encourage me to use nails.
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Jøran
This is my first attempt of a build log and my first attempt of building a wooden model. I purchased the model somewhere around 2011, and started the build. I assembled the bulkheads and a few strips of the first layer of planking. We then moved from an apartment to a house that required quite a lot of work. The model has been dormant until a couple of months ago. Luckily there has been no damage to it and continuing on the build has been very enjoyable. Back in 2011 I was unaware of forums for this hobby, today the forum threads of other builders of various models have been extremely helpful.
This was the state of the model when I left off more than 10 years ago.
Continuing the planking. The paperclip idea was picked up in a forum thread. excellent!
Some details of the first planking.
Yes. my better half is kind enough to let me work on the kitchen counter
Also, as you can see, new windows just installed.Getting there with the first layer.
The planks of the first layer are 1 x 3 millimeters.
After sanding of the first application of putty.
Second layer of planking is walnut. The quality of these planks were very poor. The edges of most planks were very ragged, and the width of the planks were uneven. Not very easy to work with :-(
The second layer planks are 0,5 x 3 millimeters.
More planking of the second layer. The white "spots" are residue of the white glue I am using. Regular indoor wood glue.
Initial sanding.
Close up after initial sanding.
Looking a bit better after a couple of coats of shellac. The wood have very large pores.
Some more coats of shellac.
After around 20 coats of shellac the surface is starting to improve.
This is how far I have come for now. I will try to follow up this log from time to time.
I started planking using CA glue, as the instructions suggest, but soon switched to regular wood glue. I got tired of glued fingers when the CA seeped through the very thin strips. Also, all planks were held in place until the glue set using my fingers only. The thin bulkheads and thin first planking did not encourage me to use nails.
--
Jøran
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