discussion Billings boat's HMS Bounty.

[Fernando N]

The planking is nicely done Peter.:thumb2:

Reminds me of a Spanish jolly boat I built a while ago, very time-consuming but when finished very rewarding.:smiling:

 

[peterairfix]

Moving on I have the starboard planking complete and the port side is halfway there.

 

[Guest]

Whhhaaaaattttt???, laser cut, keel already built, whatever happened to boat building, where is the smell of glue boiling on the stove, the smell of wood shavings....
This is looking very good Peter, are you pinning the plank or are those pins just holding, and did you have to steam the planks first?? I could be seriously tempted into a build like this, well impressed.
Cheers, Mike

 

[peterairfix]

Whhhaaaaattttt???, laser cut, keel already built, whatever happened to boat building, where is the smell of glue boiling on the stove, the smell of wood shavings....
This is looking very good Peter, are you pinning the plank or are those pins just holding, and did you have to steam the planks first?? I could be seriously tempted into a build like this, well impressed.
Cheers, Mike

Pins are just for holding and the planks only need a quick soak in water as they are very forgiving.

 

[boatman]

Whhhaaaaattttt???, laser cut, keel already built, whatever happened to boat building, where is the smell of glue boiling on the stove, the smell of wood shavings....
This is looking very good Peter, are you pinning the plank or are those pins just holding, and did you have to steam the planks first?? I could be seriously tempted into a build like this, well impressed.
Cheers, Mike

what mike said im impressed
chris

 

[Guest]

Drooling at the thought of all that beautiful planking.g
John .

 

[peterairfix]

All the planking is finished so it's away with the pins and out with the sandpaper and filler.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
That planking looks very neat. I'm impressed. It will be stunning when complete.
Jim

 

[Guest]

Yes have to agree with Jim on that Peter, li looks a treat .
John.

 

[Jon Heptonstall]

Nice planking and very quick! Is there a second planking?
what glue are you using Peter?
Jon.

 

[boatman]

Lovely bit of plankin Peter an now you got the job I hate an that's filling all the cracks an then sanding down the hull are you gonna use sandin sealer on the wood ? as that's what I will have to use when I get that far on my 8ft hms tiger hull if I can build her ok that is. But anyway a crackin job well done an very neat on the bow I tip my hat to you sir
chris

 

[peterairfix]

Nice planking and very quick! Is there a second planking?
what glue are you using Peter?
Jon.

There is only one layer of planking if there was any more I would be heading for the hills.
The glue I used is Evo stick interior wood glue.

 

[peterairfix]

Planking now done and a whole day of sanding and sanding and more sanding and painting and varnishing has produced this.

 

[martin9428]

Looking good

 

[wotan]

Peter

A very nice finish on your hull.

John

 

[Si Benson]

Morning Peter,
Splendid work, well worth the effort you’ve clearly put in :thumb2:

 

[martin9428]

Peter, are you aware of the Ships of Scale Forum. It may be of some interest to you.

 

[peterairfix]

Peter, are you aware of the Ships of Scale Forum. It may be of some interest to you.

No but I will take a look.

 

[Mickc1440]

That's great work on the woodwork Peter.

 

[Ian M]

Many thanks peter did you find any thing ? as I need them in 1/72 scale when I can afford them
chris

You might find them here Chris. https://www.djparkins.com/product.php?productid=18178&cat=264&page=2

Nice work so far Peter moving a quite a pace as well.