BareHook Posted April 29, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 29, 2013 I have a kit on the shelf for a future build, Blue Jackets' Alfred 1/8 (1:96) scale that is a sold hull construction. I don't have stong interest in building a solid hull and am wondering if its in the realm of possible, to convert the sold hull to POB construction? I'm thinking, if I saw the hull at predetermined bulkhead locations, I can use them as templates to cut new bulkheads, since the woodgrain will be wrong for strength? and just have to work-up a false keel? Or am I creating a load of work for little gain? Thanks Ken Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPett Posted April 29, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 29, 2013 Ahoy Ken The book "Planking Techiques for Model Ship Builders" by Donald Dressel goes into this. His focus is to create frames (POF) but he does say that his technique would also work to create bulkheads (POB). It was a very informative read for me and would I am sure be helpful on this endeavor "Or am I creating a load of work for little gain?" This is entirely up to you and what you expect to get from this experience. Just my two cents. Quote On with the Show.... J.Pett “If you're going through hell, keep going” (Winston Churchill) Current build: MS Rattlesnake (MS2028) http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/45-model-shipways-rattlesnake-ms2028-scale-164th/ Side Build: HMS Victory: Corel http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3709-hms-victory-by-jpett-corel-198/?p=104762 On the back burner: 1949 Chris Craft Racer: Dumas http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/939-1949-chris-craft-racer-by-jpett-dumas-kit-no-1702/ Sometime, but not sure when: Frigate Berlin: Corel http://www.corel-srl.it/pdf/berlin.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted April 29, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 29, 2013 Do the plans not include a lines drawing? Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted April 30, 2013 I need to check to verify, but I believe the plans include line drawings since the instructions include creating hull templates for checking the final shaping of the hull. Ken Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted April 30, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 30, 2013 The lines drawing is where I would start to do a POB conversion. No sense sawing up the hull if you have the hull lines. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted April 30, 2013 True, although it may be an easy way to make bow and stern bulkhead fillers Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted April 30, 2013 Share #7 Posted April 30, 2013 You may also be able to work from the hull templates for some of the bulkheads. Depending upon how many are provided, you may need to interpolate using the lines drawings to fill in gaps. Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted April 30, 2013 Share #8 Posted April 30, 2013 The fillers for the bow and stern can be gotten from the lines drawing. Everything you need would be in the three view lines. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPett Posted April 30, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 30, 2013 I would keep the hull in reserve CharlieZardoz 1 Quote On with the Show.... J.Pett “If you're going through hell, keep going” (Winston Churchill) Current build: MS Rattlesnake (MS2028) http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/45-model-shipways-rattlesnake-ms2028-scale-164th/ Side Build: HMS Victory: Corel http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3709-hms-victory-by-jpett-corel-198/?p=104762 On the back burner: 1949 Chris Craft Racer: Dumas http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/939-1949-chris-craft-racer-by-jpett-dumas-kit-no-1702/ Sometime, but not sure when: Frigate Berlin: Corel http://www.corel-srl.it/pdf/berlin.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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