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rdestefano01 got a reaction from Obormotov in Chuck's planking videos... June 3, 2023

Thank you Chuck. No its not mine, it's just a picture I found online. Though Its the model I want to build. From all of the build logs of this kit i've seen the instructions have them plank from where the wale would be up to the top, then from the wale down, then finaly add the wales. so I just got alittle confused and found this picture that I thought illustrated what i was asking. I am actually still yet to build me first model. though I'm doing tons of research in preperation.

Thank you Chuck!

Rob
rdestefano01 got a reaction from Obormotov in Chuck's planking videos... June 3, 2023

Hi guys, I'm still just alittle confused. Can we spile above the wales? I dont know how I would measure each plank width with no consistant reference at the top. Also the kit calls for wales after everything is planked. Can I just spile plank the entire thing from top to bottom then add wales? maybe use a waterline jig to draw a horizontal line as high as i can almost to the main deck and start from there? ( the pic is 1/48 HMS Surprise, not mine but what I want to build soon)

Rob
rdestefano01 got a reaction from WackoWolf in Steam Bending September 9, 2016

They say when you soak planks in water they swell then shrink when dryed. Does that happen with steam also?
rdestefano01 got a reaction from Canute in Steam Bending August 30, 2016

They say when you soak planks in water they swell then shrink when dryed. Does that happen with steam also?
rdestefano01 got a reaction from Obormotov in Chuck's planking videos... June 3, 2023

You perfectly cleared it up for me yet again Chuck. Thank you so much! I didn't even think of that.
rdestefano01 got a reaction from Elijah in Chuck's planking videos... June 20, 2017

Thank you Chuck. No its not mine, it's just a picture I found online. Though Its the model I want to build. From all of the build logs of this kit i've seen the instructions have them plank from where the wale would be up to the top, then from the wale down, then finaly add the wales. so I just got alittle confused and found this picture that I thought illustrated what i was asking. I am actually still yet to build me first model. though I'm doing tons of research in preperation.

Thank you Chuck!

Rob
rdestefano01 got a reaction from Canute in Chuck's planking videos... August 30, 2016

Thanks Mark, I just got confused for a little. With the wales being used as a reference for spiling. I just didnt know what to do without the wales as reference. I think now i have an idea of what I am going to do. I didnt know wales were different depending on country...interesting.
rdestefano01 got a reaction from Canute in Chuck's planking videos... August 30, 2016

Thank you Chuck. No its not mine, it's just a picture I found online. Though Its the model I want to build. From all of the build logs of this kit i've seen the instructions have them plank from where the wale would be up to the top, then from the wale down, then finaly add the wales. so I just got alittle confused and found this picture that I thought illustrated what i was asking. I am actually still yet to build me first model. though I'm doing tons of research in preperation.

Thank you Chuck!

Rob
rdestefano01 got a reaction from Elijah in Chuck's planking videos... June 20, 2017

Hi guys, I'm still just alittle confused. Can we spile above the wales? I dont know how I would measure each plank width with no consistant reference at the top. Also the kit calls for wales after everything is planked. Can I just spile plank the entire thing from top to bottom then add wales? maybe use a waterline jig to draw a horizontal line as high as i can almost to the main deck and start from there? ( the pic is 1/48 HMS Surprise, not mine but what I want to build soon)

Rob
rdestefano01 got a reaction from EJ_L in Chuck's planking videos... August 29, 2016

Thanks Mark, I just got confused for a little. With the wales being used as a reference for spiling. I just didnt know what to do without the wales as reference. I think now i have an idea of what I am going to do. I didnt know wales were different depending on country...interesting.
rdestefano01 got a reaction from WackoWolf in Chuck's planking videos... August 29, 2016

Thank you Chuck. No its not mine, it's just a picture I found online. Though Its the model I want to build. From all of the build logs of this kit i've seen the instructions have them plank from where the wale would be up to the top, then from the wale down, then finaly add the wales. so I just got alittle confused and found this picture that I thought illustrated what i was asking. I am actually still yet to build me first model. though I'm doing tons of research in preperation.

Thank you Chuck!

Rob
rdestefano01 got a reaction from cristikc in Chuck's planking videos... March 30, 2017

Hi guys, I'm still just alittle confused. Can we spile above the wales? I dont know how I would measure each plank width with no consistant reference at the top. Also the kit calls for wales after everything is planked. Can I just spile plank the entire thing from top to bottom then add wales? maybe use a waterline jig to draw a horizontal line as high as i can almost to the main deck and start from there? ( the pic is 1/48 HMS Surprise, not mine but what I want to build soon)

Rob
rdestefano01 got a reaction from mtaylor in Furniture for a cabin August 28, 2016

WOOOOOW! I didnt think that was possible
rdestefano01 got a reaction from WackoWolf in Furniture for a cabin August 28, 2016

WOOOOOW! I didnt think that was possible
rdestefano01 reacted to druxey in Question regarding deck lines August 28, 2016

That looks like the line of the lower edge of the main wale, not the deck!
rdestefano01 got a reaction from Obormotov in Chuck's planking videos... June 3, 2023

awsome! I just had one of those moments when it suddenly makes sense ( I love these moments). Thank you Chuck! I cant believe It's so hard to find the actual width and length of hull planks used on the HMS Surprise on the internet.

Rob
rdestefano01 got a reaction from EJ_L in Chuck's planking videos... August 28, 2016

awsome! I just had one of those moments when it suddenly makes sense ( I love these moments). Thank you Chuck! I cant believe It's so hard to find the actual width and length of hull planks used on the HMS Surprise on the internet.

Rob
rdestefano01 got a reaction from mtaylor in Chuck's planking videos... August 28, 2016

Theres just one thing I dont understand about lining the hull with tape or string. If the number of planks is 20 or 24 or any number that is equally divided by 4 then there is no problem because the hull will be divided into 4 sections. But my question is what if you are working with 23 planks? with the first lining of tape that divides the hull in two, does it follow the increment marked for plank 11 or 12? or do I divide the hull at the true center which would be in the center of the 11th plank or 11 1/2. I don't know how to ask this question if this doesn't make sense I totally understand.
rdestefano01 got a reaction from mtaylor in To spile or not to spile... August 28, 2016

to spile!
rdestefano01 got a reaction from mtaylor in good books for a newbie August 28, 2016

Thank you so much Sir. That is more than enough! This will keep me busy for a long time. I'm especially interested in reading about planking, spiling the planks, beveling the planks, how and where to glue planks, Pretty much everything about planking. I see a Planking Techniques book in that list. NICE! Thanks again!

-Rob-
rdestefano01 got a reaction from mtaylor in Chuck's planking videos... August 28, 2016

awsome! I just had one of those moments when it suddenly makes sense ( I love these moments). Thank you Chuck! I cant believe It's so hard to find the actual width and length of hull planks used on the HMS Surprise on the internet.

Rob
rdestefano01 got a reaction from Canute in good books for a newbie August 27, 2016

Thank you so much Sir. That is more than enough! This will keep me busy for a long time. I'm especially interested in reading about planking, spiling the planks, beveling the planks, how and where to glue planks, Pretty much everything about planking. I see a Planking Techniques book in that list. NICE! Thanks again!

-Rob-
rdestefano01 got a reaction from Canute in Chuck's planking videos... August 27, 2016

awsome! I just had one of those moments when it suddenly makes sense ( I love these moments). Thank you Chuck! I cant believe It's so hard to find the actual width and length of hull planks used on the HMS Surprise on the internet.

Rob
rdestefano01 got a reaction from trippwj in good books for a newbie August 27, 2016

Hi guys, can anyone suggest any good beginner books on planking, rigging, and ship building in general
rdestefano01 got a reaction from Elijah in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 September 20, 2016

Im 36 years old from charlestown MA, home of the Constitution. I can see the masts from my window. Anyway im new to model ship building and im yet to buy my first model ( im going to atempt the 1:48 Surprise from AL). This is the best build log. I just spent 2 hours reading it all. One word..WOW. Hopefully some day...

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