03-09-2006, 02:13 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Current Project: CC HMS Victory
Project Status: Keel / Bulkhead / Framing
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 33
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Re: King of the Mississippi by AL
Charlie,
I have just finished the first planking of the hull (I will post pics later today) and when I needed to soak them to bend to form to the bow, they would often split and break at the easiest bend or twist. I wish I had known that or been aware of the old state of the planks. I should have purchased new limewood planks and done it correctly. I just hope that the second layer won't split and tear, even though they are thinner strips. This should let them be formed easier.. After the Hull is complete the rest of the kit should be easier.
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