timo4352

I marked out all the plank lines on all the moulds like this: 

The patterns come pretty close but I had to kind of average the widths out a bit to see what fits and looks right. So not all fall right on their lines.

No one will ever know as long as one plank is not too wide, and the one next to it too narrow. 

Looking like a good start Alde. Maybe you can inspire me to start mine up again soon.

Hey Alde

My pinky has sat for a long time now. Not much has been done in well over a year, and the hull still sits with just those few planks on.

I haven't been on the forum for a while. Now that I see you are gettting your pinky started maybe that with get me going again.

My time has been occupied with another 1:1 build, and it is done and sails and rows well - all this past summer - but now I'm building a new rig for it, so the gunning dory "Lark" is still on the front burner for now.

Take a peek if you would like: https://gunningdory.wordpress.com/2014/08/09/3/

best of luck with your pinky build.

Tim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daqIdR_l-MI

I'll be on board for this build too. It's a neat looking boat. I should've got it when it went on sale recently, but it'll come around again. I hope.

It's like a museum piece already Pete. 

Anxiously awaiting the rigging...

Very nice. High quality work. Looking forward to seeing more.

This is the first I have seen this build and I gotta say it is truly awesome!    The attention to detail is super. Everything is so crisp and clean - not a blemish anywhere. An inspiration. Two thumbs up!! 

Really nice. And really fast too.

What's next?

I can't seem to find out much info at all on the Corel sloup kit.

Can anybody tell me more, like POB or POF ? Decent instructions? Materials?

The Corel site doesn't tell me much. I think it's a cool looking little fishing boat I'd like to build, but I'd like to know more before plunking down the cash.

        Corel Sloup

Here's another nice Pinky video

I'd sure love to get out on one someday! 

Great progress Len. 

no progress on my Pinky to report right now, but a cool video to view...

no it's not mine 

...now quit watching videos and get back to building! 

The last I saw it the cost was $70 with the sale code- so now might be the best time to get it.

Thanks Tim.  Having two 'bows' to plank makes this a challenge!  On the three planks completed, were any of these tapered?  

I'm going to pull out my instructions so I can follow.  Thanks again for posting additional planking info!

 

Dee Dee 

Thank you all for the kind words!  It really does help motivate the builder! 

Dee Dee

When you get your plans out - look at the supplemental sheet that shows the plank shapes - you will see that basically none of the planks are straight or even width. They are all curved and tapered. You will have to make each one different (except for it's twin on the other side). You will want to read and re-read the instructions many times 'til it all sinks in. At least I had to. And it's not that hard once you get started - just time consuming. And hobbies are supposed to be time consuming so it works out great!

I will of course help you any way I can if you need it. Enjoy.

Dee Dee hinted for some planking info - I have had to steam at the bow and stern. I'm working at the kitchen table so the tea kettle is right behind me. Haven't done any spiling yet - the plank patterns have been fitting pretty close. I did a careful lining off according to the plans - that helped the patterns fit good, I think. Now this is my first time planking, and I wouldn't say the planking is difficult - just a bit tedious and time consuming. It's all good. I'm working on strake #4 now.

Thanks for all the likes!

 

Tim,

My objective with this build is to get close to what the original MBLS looked like and learn the skills I will need for my next build.  Yep! I'm looking forward to completing this build and moving on to my next build, but this is not a race. 

I have the Pinky on the shelf.  The Pinky is a challenge to plank and it would be great if you posted your planking progress frequently.  (Hint! Hint!   )

 

 

Dee Dee

I didn't want to bore you all, or just overdo it with constant updates on the Pinky planking - but if you're looking for more - I'll surely post some for you. 

That really starts taking shape quick. The setup reminds me of building my own little sharpie. 

Looking great Dee Dee. I never gave any thought to the mast diameter! You have really put a lot of thought and research and effort into this model. One to be proud of for sure. Looking forward to seeing it complete. 

....  are you going to exhibit her with the Map in the background, cos it looks flippin brilliant !

 

So Long Folks and Thanks for Popping by.

 

Eamonn

Hi Eamonn,

 

Ok, I think whatever you decide she'll look good.

 

Thanks for your kind words re the Sherbourne. Yes, the chart behind her is more or less permanent. It actually shows Nelson's chase following the French across the Atlantic, just before Trafalgar. Not quite the right time frame for the Sherbourne, but never mind, and I still have to put a frame around it. 

The chart does look excellent behind her - I might have to "borrow" that idea from you - it's just too darn good! I thought maybe on the back wall of a display case - if you put it in the outside you could change it out for another easily if the mood struck...

I just noticed your stand - I like it!

I would just like to add my thoughts on planking today - and hope that they might possibly be of some help or encouragement to other newbies like myself.

This is on a whole different level than the Midwest kit I just completed which was planked in four large sheets - like plywood. I have just about completed 3 full staves now. I am really taking my time and getting some nice tight fits. Tapering the backs of the planks helps them fit together very closely. A lot of time is spent on each individual plank to get it the best I can. I'm striving for using no filler - we will see how that goes  The whole process is very enjoyable and satisfying to me. Time consuming - yes, but that's a good thing I think.  I'm still thinking I might try for a bright finished hull-  if my planking continues the way it is going now, I might just be able to pull it off. I'll have to do some tests,I guess, to see how basswood looks bright. I suppose I can always paint over it if it doesn't come out right.

Thanks for letting me think out loud here.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3378-papegojan-by-zibby-shipyard-card-scale-172-1627-classic-dutch-pinnace-armed-with-16-guns/

 

I believe it was the above.  Really nice!

 Thanks, Bob !   That's the one.  I've got it bookmarked now.

The other day I stumbled upon a great build log - now I can't seem to find it. 

Maybe someone can point me in the right direction - I believe it was a paper or card model, and the builder was painting it in all browns and greens to make it look extremely weathered - like it was neglected, rotting away in the harbor. I cannot for the life of me find this thread again, but I sure would like to!

Does anybody know the thread I'm talking about? and can you please point me to it? I surely would appreciate it.

Thanks 

After last evening and this evening spent just getting started on this planking job, it is apparent this this will be a big job that will not be done too quickly. I have not finished two full staves yet. And me being the perfectionist that I am this is gonna take some time. I won't bore you all with every detail, but rest assured I'll be back with a planked hull at some time. This space may be a bit quite for a while...