Scottish Maid By Glenn-UK - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50

[Glenn-UK]

After a long break I have returned to the world of model ship building. I decided to start with a simple build so I  purchased the Artesania Latina kit for the Scottish Maid, revisiting the first ship I (badly) a few years ago. I seem to recall the instructions were a bit vague and the translation to English leaves a lot to be desired in places.

 

I noted the kit was missing the deck planking materials, which I had noted other builders had also commented on therefore I purchased some suitable deck planking material from CMB.

 

I plan to enhance some aspects of the build.

 

 

[Glenn-UK]

The first task was the dry fitting of the bulkheads, mask supports, and decks to the false keel. I was pleased that everything seemed to fit without any additional work. I then marked out the dead area at the stern end and proceeded to reduce the width down to 1mm at the edges to ensure when the planking is completed it will be the same width as the stern counter.

 

I then glued the bulkheads, mast supports, bulkhead supports and lower decks to the false keel.

 

Even though the two lower decks will not be visible once the main deck and deck fitting are installed I decided to go ahead and plank the two lower decks as I wanted to experiment with a couple of different planking methods.

[Glenn-UK]

The main deck and bow deck supports have now been glued to the keel assembly as I decided I would prefer to plank the main deck in situ. Based on my previous deck planking experiences I'm planning to use 80mm long deck planks, using either a 3 butt or a 4 butt shift pattern.

 

I have also started work on building some of the deck fittings, and I have been adding little bits here and there to  improve the general appearance of these items, noting these items are still work in progress. I have also opted to paint the eyebolts required for the deck hatching black, as can be seen.

 

My next task will be fairing of the bulkheads in readiness for the start of the 1st hull planking.

[Tim Curtis]

Nice to see another Maid being made.

[Glenn-UK]

With much filing and sanding the bulkheads have been successfully faired. I spent quite a bit of time on this task and I was constantly checking how the 1st planks would fit on the bulkheads.

I have now started the 1st planking. Once again I have taken my time ensuring the planks are correctly bent. I fitted the top plank first, using a small jig to locate it 3mm below the deck level.

 

I then fitted a second plank at a point along a line where it terminates nicely where the stern post fits.

 

I also used three small plank offcuts to space the second plank at the mid point.

[Glenn-UK]

Worked has continued on my Scottish Maid  build.

 

I have now completed the 1st planking and got the finish nice and smooth with plenty of sanding.

 

I have also planking the main deck and fitted the bulwarks and stern counter. I used 70mm long deck strips and also used a pencil to simulate the tar between the planks.

I've just commenced the 2nd planking and will be using 100mm long  planks, offset between each row.

[New Girl]

Hi, I am new to all this, and this is my first one.  I have started the assembly before I come across this group.  So I have lots of questions.

1. The materials I received has 3 sets of strakes.  The 1st set call "1st planking strakes  is named "samba", with a dimension of 1.5x5x500,  the 2nd set is "Hull 2nd planking vaneers, and is walnut color with a dimension of 0.6x5x500, the 3rd set is for the main deck planking of Mukali color (like Plywood color), with a dimension of 0.6x5x500.

The Samba materials seems to be much thinner than 1.5, and I am not sure if I should use it for the 1st planking, as I see for other all builds, it seems Mukali is used, instead of this Samba.  

2. I already glue the deck to the frames, and discovered my deck is not straight, i.e. sink a bit in the middle. Do I need to add addition materials to even it out first before I do the planking?

 

Please comments, thanks.