Chris1953 Posted February 18, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 18, 2019 Hi folks I have been "lurking" around the site for almost a year now and with retirement less than 3 weeks away, I have decided that it is time to GO PUBLIC. I am based near Ipswich in the UK and spent 12 years in the Royal Navy (a long time ago) and then moved into industry. My father was a professional modeller working for Bassett Loak in Northampton, and I decided that upon retirement I would try to emulate him (in a very small way). I have two models that have been donated by family members which I am starting with, I have Badger from Caldecraft and a Syren. I will attempt the Badger first and make all my (initial) mistakes there. I do have one early question if I may....I see pictures and read practicums suggesting that all you need to do to hold a plank in place on a frame is to use a standard pin. I have tried many way to do this but am no closer to understanding how a plank can be put up, removed, remodelled and then put into place. It is the holding of the plank to the bulkheads in a temporary way that is defeating me. If anyone would care to suggest the best way to do this I would be very grateful. This is a great site with enormous resources that I look forward to plundering in the future...I might even be able to contribute once I get started. Best wishes to all Chris B ccoyle, BETAQDAVE, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiachedmark Posted February 18, 2019 Share #2 Posted February 18, 2019 Gidday Chris and a warm welcome from the Land Downunder. Re your query on plank holding, may I suggest initiating a search in the build logs section. Hopefully you will fine something there that will prove beneficial. Sometimes I need to find a solution that "makes sense" to me. I wish you all the best in your search and in your build. Mark. BETAQDAVE, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spars Posted February 18, 2019 Share #3 Posted February 18, 2019 Welcome Chris. Maybe this can help. Check out planking clamps at a site like Model Expo. Measure twice cut once. BETAQDAVE and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted February 18, 2019 Share #4 Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) Welcome aboard Chris. A search such as Mark recommends will result in several different but equally good solutions to your question just pick one that works for you and jump in. Also start your own build log as soon as you open the box. That is the best way to get help from all the great model builders available on this forum. It will also help all those that come in behind you. Good luck with your retirement and all your future builds. Edited February 18, 2019 by Osmosis mtaylor and BETAQDAVE 2 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jarman Posted February 18, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 18, 2019 Welcome aboard Chris. Lucky you retiring so soon, I have to wait until November. look forward to seeing a build log. you are already getting good advice and will get a lot more from other members. good luck with your build, will drop by every once in a while to see how you are getting on. Paul BETAQDAVE, Osmosis and mtaylor 3 Quote In work: -queen-mary-2 Finished: rms-titanic-1912 Finished: king-of-the-Mississippi Finished: Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 18, 2019 Share #6 Posted February 18, 2019 Hello Chris, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Osmosis and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 18, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 18, 2019 Hi Chris, Welcome to MSW. As for planking, there's two good tutorials here: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/ The top two pinned topic. There is also a "beginner's" tutorial here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-framing-and-planking-articles.php It's the second item on that page. Osmosis 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollymillar Posted March 3, 2019 Share #8 Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) Hello and welcome from Jollymillar...…. great site and lots of help especially if you build a Billings !!! current build Wasa Dundas Ontario via Liverpool UK Edited March 3, 2019 by jollymillar spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J11 Posted March 8, 2019 Share #9 Posted March 8, 2019 Welcome to MSW Quote Current build project: CSS Alabama 1/96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/20148-css-alabama-by-jonathan11-revell-196-scale-kit-bash-90-historical-accuracy/ Finished build projects 2018: H.L Hunley 1/24 CSS Arkansas 1/96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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