gmontague Posted June 2, 2016 #1 Posted June 2, 2016 I am working on a Mamoli kit, the C.S.S. Alabama. The few planking diagrams provided are not very detailed. Specifically, I can’t figure out how the stern should be planked. I have never run into a stern like this (all my ships have been sail only). I have read “Ship Modeling Simplified” (Mastini) and “Planking the Built-up Ship Model” (Model Shipways) plus looked at the tutorials here but I am still at a loss. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Greg mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote
mtaylor Posted June 2, 2016 #2 Posted June 2, 2016 Greg, Post a picture as it will help identify what needs to be done. Canute 1 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)
dgbot Posted June 2, 2016 #3 Posted June 2, 2016 I am not famiar with the Mamoli kit but have seen the version from Blue Jacket by the modeler Al Ross. I was going to say plank the stern like most vessels of the time but I think these two photos will help you. I hope they are not removed. David B CharlieZardoz, Canute, GuntherMT and 1 other 4 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
S.Coleman Posted June 2, 2016 #4 Posted June 2, 2016 Have a look at the Kaiser Wilheim by Nils in the Scratch built section. He planks the stern with the strips in a vertical position to get the desired curve. Worth a shot. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
mtaylor Posted June 2, 2016 #5 Posted June 2, 2016 I was thinking... had a similar issue with the Constellation. Run the hull planking up to the bottom of the windows. Run the side planking around the stern above the windows. And Scott has a good suggestion... look at Nils' Kaiser William. I'm not sure what other ships here have a round stern like that. Canute 1 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)
gmontague Posted June 3, 2016 Author #6 Posted June 3, 2016 Thanks guys. At least you helped me visualize where I am going. Being a visual learner, pictures are just what I needed. I also checked out the Kaiser Wilhelm log (Nils is way out of my class!) and vertical planking is the answer. I used to live in the Hampton Roads VA. area and the Hampton Roads Ship Model Society was a valuable resource. I now live in Charleston SC and unfortunately can’t find any local modeling groups (RC only). So I guess I will be hanging out here. Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction. Planking is a weak area for me (one of many according to my wife) so I need all the help I can get. Greg mtaylor 1 Quote
Pete Jaquith Posted June 3, 2016 #7 Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Greg, The following pictures from my Newsboy build may be of assistance. As illustrated, the bulkwalk planks were heavly curved. Regards, Pete Edited June 3, 2016 by Pete Jaquith GuntherMT, mtaylor, Gerhardvienna and 8 others 11 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
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