mrmdpc Posted June 1, 2015 Share #1 Posted June 1, 2015 I am just starting to lay out the planking on my MS Bluenose 1/64 scale. Looking at the strake just below the waist, the planks take a twist, heading back towards the stern. There is no "curve" needed for the plank and a batten does lie flat, but it looks like it will take a 45 degree twist in the plank to get it to lie flat by the time it reaches the stern bulkheads and transom. I have read through the instructions and the planking tutorials and didn't see that issue mentioned. Am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wq3296 Posted June 1, 2015 Share #2 Posted June 1, 2015 Greetings mrm... There should be no problems making this twist. The need to twist planks to make them conform to the shape of the hull is quite common. I assume the planking is basswood? All you need to do is soak the basswood strips in water until they are pliable enough to be worked into the shape you need. Usually, I twist them a little by eye before trying them on the hull. Typically, a soak in water of 20 to 30 minutes is all you need get the planks pliable enough for that application. I don't bother with all the voodoo and drama some folks use to bend hull planking such as heating in a microwave, soaking in ammonia/water or soaking in water for days. A little soak time in plain water is a ll you need for basswood. wq3296 Canute and drake1588 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 2, 2015 Share #3 Posted June 2, 2015 And remember to let the wood dry out completely before permanently attaching the plank. If you don't, the wood will shrink and you'll end up with gaps between the planks. Timbers_B_Shiverin, Canute, Maury S and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmdpc Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted June 2, 2015 Thanks for the info. Never thought about how long it takes to dry out after soaking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted June 2, 2015 Share #5 Posted June 2, 2015 May want to let it dry overnight in place. Don't rush it. drake1588 1 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmdpc Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted June 3, 2015 It works!! I am surprised at how much of a twist and a bend you can put into a piece of basswood. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 3, 2015 Share #7 Posted June 3, 2015 As you get used to working with wood, you will be surprised at what you can do with it. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wq3296 Posted June 4, 2015 Share #8 Posted June 4, 2015 Greetings, ...isn't it good, Norwegian Wood? The Beatles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorross Posted November 4, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 4, 2015 what about walnut? the easy bend of rounding towards the stem is somewhat easy, now how do we get the lower part to lay a little closer to the inner planking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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