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As it's quiet some more progress on the 115
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Looking very good Phil, an impressive vehicle, it's Taking shape nicely, regards simon.

Thanks Simon I just need your half track to pull it!

Hi Phil
Can you please tell me what you are using for the center front to back planks?

I am planning to make a model of a Ransome and Marles Thresher (circa 1926) which is clad in planks.
Thank you
Graham

Hi graham, it's 6mm hardwood marine ply which gives great strength and stability. Try to buy marine ply as the glue for obvious reasons is not affected by moisture.
Don't be tempted to use individual hardwood planks as you will have a hell of a job keeping it all in place.
I'm old enough to have worked on a farm that used the ransoms thresher machine although I was very young at the time

Phil Woollard wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:25 pm

Thanks Simon I just need your half track to pull it!

What a dream, to see the two together!

It's realy a great build Phil,
would like to see it real...
Maybe on Militracks?

Phil
Thanks for the info.
Graham

Lots done with the "special trailer 115"

Phil, this is an outstanding build and it’s a real treat to watch the trailer developing.
Keep it up
Kevin

Hi Phil
Ref your planking, I have studied the joints and they look like they are burnt in. How did you do that?
They look very realistic.
Graham

Graham all I'm going to say is, mark out the planks and the simulated fixings being as accurate as you can, any discrepancy will look pants and you will lose the illusion. Use a stylus following the grain where possible, fill the depression with your chosen medium and clean up.

Phil.

Phil
You are a master craftsman and as one model engineer to another I take my hat off to you.
Graham

Cheers Graham you are a gent.

G'day Phil,

I follow all your great builds. You get through them so quick. Any thoughts to do àn elefant?

Cheers
Ray