Planking Bands Feedback

[daveward]

I'm about to start planking the hull of the Amati/Victory Models Lady Nelson, and I was hoping to get some feedback on the lines of my proposed planking bands.  I basically just divided up the plank widths on my tick strips for each bulkhead by 3 (4 top planks, 5 middle planks, and 4 bottom planks), then tweaked the lines at the bow to be a little more aesthetically pleasing.  I'm still considering lowering both lines at the bow to give me a little more space for the upper planks and tighten up the area around the garboard strake.    

 

 

 

 

 

Any and all comments are appreciated!  Thanks!

 

 

[Mirabell61]

nice way of early viewing the lines Dave,

 

if necessary the bulkhead contact surfaces can be better fine tuned to perfect suit the planking (here all OK)

 

Nils

[daveward]

Thanks, Mirabell61!  I'm going to do a bit more tweaking, but I think the lines are just about there.

[Captain Al]

I think what Mirabelle was referring to was fairing (beveling) the frames/bulkheads so the planks will sit flat on their full surface as they round the bow and stern.  A very important part of the overall fairing process.

[daveward]

Well,  I did fair the bulkheads when I was constructing the hull.  It may need some minor adjustment, but for the most part, everything looks pretty good.  Here are some photos of a temporary batten laying across the faired bulkheads (these pictures were taken at an earlier point in my build):

 

 

Edited April 12, 2016 by daveward