Starting to Build
Now comes the time you have waited for, starting to build
your model. One thing I tend to do more often is to gather
the items for my model together.
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I
gathered together together the items I have on-hand to figure
out what I may still need to order. Going through the
items also gives you a chance to find any errors with items
fitting. An example would be that I didn't order the right
size u-joints to fit the prop shafts.
Model Stand
It is very important
to have a firm base on which to construct the model. This will
help to avoid any tendency to build a twist into the hull. On
plan Sheet #2 it shows a stand made from 12mm plywood or MDF.
I made patterns of the bow and stern frame segments from the plans.
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After I
transferred these to the oak planks. I used precut dimensional
lumber for the sides. I transferred the dimensions of the
side rails to the ends and then I used a jig saw to cut out the
pieces.
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After the pieces where cut out, I sanded them and glued them
together with thick CA. Then I sanded the entire stand
smooth.
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If you intend to
use this stand at the lakeside then it should be given two or
three coats of clear polyurethane varnish at least. In my
case I'll end up using a stain with a polyurethane already
added.
The
top edges where the hull fits should be lined with strips of
dense foam rubber, stuck on with a type contact adhesive.
I used an old computer "mouse pad". I first cut
the pad into strips and then glued them to the stand.
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