Plank bending for real

[Srodbro]

There are many methods to bend planks for models (see the many tutorials on the Framing-Planking forum). We know shipyards had steaming houses and chambers for bending planks. My question is:

Your frigate having just done battle with the enemy somewhere in the Indian Ocean, how does YOUR ships carpenter bend planks to repair YOUR ship?

[jbshan]

Your carpenter only patches up short lengths which do not need bending, or can be 'carved' to fit the gap made by an enemy ball.  For a better repair, you go to a friendly yard in India or you anchor and build repair facilities sufficient to get home.

[dafi]

That is all you need ...

 

 

... for planks sufficient long for that:

 

 

XXXDan

Edited January 16, 2017 by dafi

[Mark P]

Hi Dafi;

 

Interesting pictures;  thank you for posting them.  The name on the boat chandler's shop next door seems slightly optimistic! 

 

All the best,

 

Mark P