mikiek Posted May 20, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 20, 2016 I'm just wrapping up hull planking on Model Shipways Niagara 1:64. The plans had bulkheads divided into 4 bands which I totally get. The width of the bands are dictated by the number and width of wood strips used. Band A is the topmost, Band D ends at the keel. The plans call for 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 5/32" wide strips for A, B, C, D respectively. Just wondering why the varied widths and would something similar (to scale of course) have been done on a real ship? All I can figure is getting around curved bulkheads or frames would be easier accomplished with narrower planks. Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 20, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 20, 2016 Mike, The short answer is "yes". Not only width but also thickness were chosen by the designer and shipwrights to put strength where they felt it was needed. popeye2sea and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiek Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted May 21, 2016 Great point Mark. Did not think about relieving stress. I imagine in most cases it would also make sense to have thicker material above the waterline to slow down enemy shot. popeye2sea and mtaylor 2 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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