The wood has arived the tools are prepped. Time to get to work. This is my Bismarck wooden hull build. The following pics are where I am so far. Ribs prepped for cutting.
RE: My Bismark build You're going to waste a lot of wood if you lay out your templates like that. Try fitting some of the smaller ones inside the larger ones. Just a thought.
RE: My Bismark build ooopss to late Also the alot of the smaller ribs are on smaller 1/8" wood so they cant go into the bigger ribs which are on 3/8" wood.
RE: My Bismark build I started with my craftsmen rotary tool with a multi purpose bit but i burned through it to quickly so i did the second have with a dremel table saw (not sure exactly haha)
RE: My Bismark build alright sounds good i should start buying some better tools for woodwork i have all metal work tools like lathes.
RE: My Bismark build You can get decent scrollsaws for like $100 at Lowe's or Home Despot. If you can find one, you might get a bargain on Craigslist or ebay. Assuming it's close enough to pick up. Shipping would erase the savings.
RE: My Bismark build After 4.5 -5 hrs of work (watching tv at same time haha) my ribs are sanded down and ready for interior cuts. I am going with a width of 1/2" with some extra left on on the bottom of the aft ribs incase of need.
RE: My Bismark build and now all the ribs have been cut out completely. the only cuts left to make are the slots for the keels (i am doing a double keel 2" apart for most of the ship then a single for the bow and stern sections) along with a cut in a seclection of the middle ribs for the stringer (not sure if I am going to add it for the initial build or install during a refit if needed) Also the double keels have been marked up and spaced properly for intallation. Also my Golo kit is in the mail.
RE: My Bismark build So my Golo kit came in today so ofcourse instead of waiting i imediatly opened it up and went to work. Man i gotta tell you it is a breeze to assemble. the only difficulty is some of the pieces need to be sanded a bit to make the fit easier. which isnt hard at all. the intructions very easy to follow so I should have the hull constructed by the end of the weekend. Ok now onto Bismark. I have hit a snag and need opinions of the experts. I need to cut out the slots on each rib for the keel to fit in. what tool is recomended for this? I am afraid to use the table saw i have because the area is pretty small and then the dremel likes to jump suddenly. If i had more wood i would not even be hesitating but as it stands i can replace 4-6 ribs on the wood i have. any tricks to make this one easy?
RE: My Bismark build hey bro, dam well you are past me now hahaha. now im done school i can consintrate on my build. looks good so far, cant wait to see it take shape.
RE: My Bismark build I use a router table with a 1/4 cutting bit. Makes the job fast and easy. Failing that, a scrollsaw is the next weapon of choice, but you have to cut out each notch individually. Last choice, use your teeth and gnaw gnaw gnaw the notches out
RE: My Bismark build hahaha i feel the last option would be to just sand it all the way in . I ended up useing the saw i have but staying well inside the lines and then sanding them down the last little bit. I have the majority of the ribs notched and sitting on the keel (not glued). I just couldn't wait to see the biz take some sort of shape. Ill get a pic or 2 up later tonight (assuming the website allows me to) lloyd, yeah i am getting there i actually have to builds going my Bismarck and my golo which is a transport kit laser cut and sold by RCENGR it is a fun little boat to build and good practice
RE: My Bismark build I can't wait till I'm done with Nats prep and commissions, and can start my 1/96 Balti build
RE: My Bismark build Indeed, but I was keeping it on target with the commentary on the laser-cut works of art Sorry for the temporary hijacking Jon
RE: My Bismark build Yes, my apologies. Though if one thinks about making a laser cut CAE kit then we may in business.
RE: My Bismark build Well I can honestly say I am extremly excited now its starting to take shape....sort of none of the ribs are glued in place yet just seeing how it looks and checking the spaceing!
