I have started my USS Raven Minesweeper build , Video coming of Ships Ribs being cut out . Please leave me some messages on methods and products you use on your project model build.
What kind of glue are the other RC Ship builders using on their projects ,Gluing ships ribs to main beam.
Varies by persons preference, but most use various epoxies or titebond wood glue. Some use CA, I don't personally care for that approach though. I heard a rumor once that @Tugboat is so manly that his ships don't actually use glue and are held together by the sheer force of his will.
If you go with Titebond, (which is what I use myself), it is best to get one of the more water resistant versions such as Titebond III. Not an absolute necessity if your waterproofing of the final hull is perfect, but I prefer the peace of mind that If I miss waterproofing a joint that it won't fall apart as soon as it gets wet.
Titebond2 passes Navy type 1 tests and works just fine IMO. It's cheaper and easier to work with than 3. Many a stripper canoe is held together with it.
That's funny, I was going to do cedar on my USS raven Minesweeper, Then sand it smooth ,Then fiberglass . What thickness did you cut the cedar into ,and width? Would like to see more pictures.< I am not at this stage , But it looks like the cedar planks start at the top. Is this standard way of doing it?
It's not my build. Canoe cedar strips are typically 1/4" thick with bead a cove edges. Bead and Cove Strips | Western Red Cedar | Alaskan Yellow Cedar | Nogal
This must be a full size canoe, I know I might get so heck for using cedar planking instead of balsa, But I think it can work, I will listen to the plus and minuses on this, Please leave a message on it. Project is coming along, I am editing today's work on video.
If you're just building a scale model, plank the entirety however you want. If you're building for combat you will need to adhere to penetration rules.
I don't think there are any RC Battle groups on Vancouver Island, So just going with a regular build for now, But I will try and start one with a Facebook page and here if there is some interest. As of cedar planking ,What size wood are they using for balsa planking? I can cut the wood myself, Have tools. will play.
Normally for a balsa bottom, the balsa is glued between the ribs so it sticks out some, then sanded flush to the ribs. Super easy, and no teadius planking necessary. Then it gets fiberglassed over for durability. Check out Mikes Bearn build or my V108 build for some examples of what I'm trying to describe.
Cedar strip for the bottom of the hull will work fine. If you have a table saw cutting the strips will go quick. After sanding the strips a layer of fiberglass finishes it off.
Bear in mind that if you're maintaining scale, you'll need to adjust your plans for the addition of any planking beyond a nominal thickness.
