Kurt Johnson Posted March 18, 2019 #1 Posted March 18, 2019 I have a question concerning making up margin planks or covering boards for a schooner from 1850. Would the joints be scarfed or butt joints. In this diagram from Chapelle's Boat Building page 321 it would appear that a butt joint would be appropriate, especially with a nibbed deck. Would this be appropriate for 1850? EricWilliamMarshall 1 Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Kurt Johnson Posted March 18, 2019 Author #2 Posted March 18, 2019 The only place I’ve seen herringbone is on yacht’s (pictures only). mtaylor 1 Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
russ Posted March 18, 2019 #3 Posted March 18, 2019 Kurt: Most margin planks I have seen had the scarph joint to connect them, regardless of the nibbing. If you can, look at some specific examples of boats like what you are modeling and perhaps that would clear it up. Russ BANYAN and mtaylor 2 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
Kurt Johnson Posted March 19, 2019 Author #4 Posted March 19, 2019 Russ, I looked at Pete Jaquith’s Newsboy and Eagle build and it appears he has butt joints and he is a marine architect and both ships are from the 1850s. I shot him a PM so I’m hoping to hear from him. I think it depends on the size of the vessel, larger ones are scarfed for sure. I’m hoping it’s butt joints for obvious reasons. Kurt mtaylor 1 Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
russ Posted March 19, 2019 #5 Posted March 19, 2019 Kurt: It has been a while since I looked at Pete's builds. Keep in mind, the margin plank and the covering board are two completely different pieces. In any case, build the model as you like. Have fun. Russ mtaylor 1 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
Kurt Johnson Posted March 19, 2019 Author #6 Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) Russ, You’re correct of course, the margin board would be alongside the covering board and nibbed, but you can also not have one and nib directly into the covering board. I think it depends on the size of the vessel and whether its naval or merchant and a question of the strength required. I’m thinking of a pilot boat. I really should be calling it a covering board.. Kurt Edited March 19, 2019 by Kurt Johnson mtaylor 1 Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
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