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[FrozenRabbit471]

So far my entire boat has been assembled with CA glue (super glue) if I started using aliphatic resin wood glue for the hull, will it affect me using fglass cloth and non polyester resin when done?
I have a large bottle of LePages yellow carpenters glue

[T33cno]

Looks awesome Andy. I will start from the bottom up. I have to buy more adhesive so maybe I will use what you use. what's the drying time for that product?

Firm in an hour ish but fully hard overnight, More forgiving of adjustments CA is too fast

[FrozenRabbit471]

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Firm in an hour ish but fully hard overnight

[T33cno]

General details of aliphatic. I use deluxe materials but that's not a recommendation. http://www.shop4glue.com/aliphatic-resin-waterproof-wood-glue-adhesive-20-c.asp

[FrozenRabbit471]

Thanks Andy

General details of aliphatic. I use deluxe materials but that's not a recommendation. http://www.shop4glue.com/aliphatic-resin-waterproof-wood-glue-adhesive-20-c.asp

[FrozenRabbit471]

The ribs have been sanded and the planking of the hull has begun.

"Haste" has no business in the business of boats!

Each step forward I become more aware of the patience and care that's required. It's pointless to think of a date you should commission the boat.


She will steam the water when she's ready.

[ballastanksian]

Too true. Rushing is a high risk affair.

[SailorGreg]

So far my entire boat has been assembled with CA glue (super glue) if I started using aliphatic resin wood glue for the hull, will it affect me using fglass cloth and non polyester resin when done?
I have a large bottle of LePages yellow carpenters glue

The aliphatic glue will be no problem when you come to put the glass on the hull. And it gives you a little more working time when gluing your planks in place.
I'm enoying your build. Keep up the good work. 

[FrozenRabbit471]

thanks greg

[FrozenRabbit471]

Moving right along today. I removed the tacks that held the planks over night as to dry to shape. I then glued them down. Worked out perfect. The small area to be filled with a weird shaped plank between the hull and the main planks was hard to get at to get a good shape. So to make it easier, I used the reverse shape from the laser cut sheet. Anybody confused? Makes perfefect sense to me.

I pinned another tear of planking on each side to dry to shape. [/size]i soaked the planks for about an hour in warm water, flipping them after 15 minutes. [/i]

I figured I should put the second deck cabins in place, and maybe Ill glue it together without securing it down. Im not sure if thats a good idea yet. I think tgats all for today.[/font]

[Paul2407]

Looking good Terry nice to see this coming along and also nice to see someone so honest about there mistakes whilst learning new modelling skills
Well done


Paul

[FrozenRabbit471]

For me Paul its all about the rc / hobby community. As i was doing my research during my transition from rc 1/10 scale crawler and trail trucks to boats, I discovered a wealth of varied opinion and advice on different mediums. These entries, posts, blogs, published works etc ranged from today all the way back to approx 2004. Be it You Tube, facebook groups, web based forums etc, this community is amazing.

In comparison to the rc land based vehicles, there is most certainly a prestige and respectful camaraderie among the members. Yes, there will always be a scattered dork in every group. But for the most part its a solid global hobby.

So I like to be as candid as i can, when i can, thinking i may help someone several years down the road.

Looking good Terry nice to see this coming along and also nice to see someone so honest about there mistakes whilst learning new modelling skills
Well done


Paul

[ballastanksian]

You are cracking along at a good pace there Terry. You are obviously finding your 'groove' especially as Andy spotted a few points you were able to rectify without any blue air or punctured workshop walls 

[FrozenRabbit471]

laugh! i welcome criticism and inspection. To my advantage I catch on quickl. My next canow will be much better. That said, my Rotterdam is looking just fine. Thanks again to you, Andy and all the guys.

You are cracking along at a good pace there Terry. You are obviously finding your 'groove' especially as Andy spotted a few points you were able to rectify without any blue air or punctured workshop walls 

[T33cno]

Don't do any cabins or decks until after the Hull is skinned and you've sealed all the inside. You also need all your running gear fitted. If you follow your proposal it will be a right headache later.


See where I'm coming from?

[FrozenRabbit471]

Figured as much. I was just dry fitting to size it up. Ill probably put a couple life boats together while i wait to do the next plank.

Don't do any cabins or decks until after the Hull is skinned and you've sealed all the inside. You also need all your running gear fitted. If you follow your proposal it will be a right headache later.

[FrozenRabbit471]

Hey all,


My wife is pretty heavy into the crosstitch world. This pattern is simply named by its designer as, "Pirate". Since its within the "ship" category, I figured it was worth posting.


If you zoom in you may see the tiny +'s or x's that are stitched to make this. The piece quite large. I'm really proud of her work. Some of them are jaw droppers.
If you're interested to see more. I've added her Instagram Link. Maybe your wife is into needlework. pass on the link. it's another hobby that's amazing.
https://www.instagram.com/staynstitch/


Cherio

[FrozenRabbit471]

Dry fitted and glued more planks today and reinstalled the bow, stern and port upper plys.

[ballastanksian]

Now that is looking neat Terry 

[FrozenRabbit471]

Thanks!

Now that is looking neat Terry 

[FrozenRabbit471]

I got tired of my fingers being jabbed by pins and tacks when I took them from the containers.
So my wife made me this.
#boatbuild #smitrotterdam #rotterdam #tugboat #rcboats #billingboats #modelboats #modelships #hobby

[Peter Fitness]

Fingers jabbed, stuck together, cut by hobby knives, burnt by soldering irons....all part of the fun of model building


Peter.

[FrozenRabbit471]

Fingers jabbed, stuck together, cut by hobby knives, burnt by soldering irons....all part of the fun of model building

I'm loving it Peter. Where's this hobby been all my life. haha

[FrozenRabbit471]

No bad progress today. My planking doesn't look the best, but not too shabby for an amateur. Once the hull is all closed in, I'll epoxy the inner hull then the sanding and fibreglassing starts. 

[SailorGreg]

When you come to epoxy the inside of the hull, you might consider laying strips of glass cloth in the epoxy between the frames.  This will strengthen and stiffen the planking a little for when you do the sanding and fairing.  OK, it will add a little extra weight but I don't think that will be an issue in a hull like this!  Just a thought.

Great build - not too shabby at all for an "amateur"! 

Greg