I threw out the old Cardboard Shoe Box that I was using. ..
I built this simple Wooden Stand around 3 or 4 Ships ago… . 🤔🙄
Wooden Stand ..
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Superglue or CA Glue
That’s the Applicator on the right to get into tight spaces.
Superglue is great for certain applications.
I use it for small parts. Contrary to Planking, which I use Titebond Translucent Wood Glue.
You can also use Superglue when you’re desperate to attach a couple of pieces together in a hurry.
Just don’t get it on your fingertips. If you do, use Acetone to remove it.
Wood Putty
Making some Wood Putty by mixing Saw Dust and White Glue.
My Tool Cart
I got this little Tool Cart from Michaels. It works pretty well for holding all the Pliers, Clippers, Files, little Tools in general…
Bamboo Rubberband Clamps
I made up four of these Bamboo Sticks which I tied and Glued these Popsicle Sticks to so that it will have a flat surface to push down on the Planks.
The reason for using Bamboo is because they are really strong and won’t break when you apply the Rubberband Tension… 🤔🙄👍
As I’m running out of Space, I needed a Clamp that would press the Planks flat against the Bulkhead…
Hot Iron
I use a Hot Iron after soaking the Planks in 1/4 Cup Ammonia to the rest Boiling Hot Water in my Soaker. I usually soak for a few hours.
I apply it to the soaked wood as I slowly apply pressure to bend it around a corner.
Old Shoe Box Ship Cradle
I use an old Shoe Box that I’ve cut a couple of U-Shaped Holes on both ends and some Duct Tape to reinforce it.
I like it because it’s sturdy enough to hold the Ship and also won’t damage the wood while I put the Ship upside down on it. (Like I’m doing here).
Also it’s disposable and doesn’t cost any money like those Foam or Clamp type Holders you see on Micro Mark, etc…
Ibex Plane
Ibex Plane Flat Sole Plane 30mm Length, 10mm Blade Width
I bought this Ibex 30mm Plane from Amazon.
After I got the Blade adjusted, it works great for Plane-ing the 5mm Basswood Planks to get the ideal Taper on both ends… Front and Stern…
My Video on adjusting the Ibex Plane . ..
My Current Work Space
This is my Work Space in my Living Room. I like it all here. If I had it in another room, I’m liable to neglect it… 🤔🙄
Saw Dust
The reason I collect Sawdust is because I use it in conjunction with White Glue for making Putty to fill in gaps.