Jahno Posted September 30, 2019 Share #1 Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) Hey there! I'm not new to ship model building but am still a novice. I have built the Armed Virginia Sloop and the picket boat, both from Model Shipways. I am currently working on the 18th century long boat. Still scratching my head about the garbord planks. Do I taper them gradually or as the picture shows more not so much. If a "sharper" bow curve is used, it seems I will have to curve the next plank somewhat "unnatrally". Any input? Edited September 30, 2019 by Jahno Misspelling JeffT and ccoyle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted September 30, 2019 Share #2 Posted September 30, 2019 Welcome! I don't know the answer but you probably will get more visibility in the Building, Framing, Planking and Plating subsection of the forum. mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted September 30, 2019 Share #3 Posted September 30, 2019 Hello Jahno, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahno Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted September 30, 2019 Thanks for your direction! Glad to be here. Thanks. mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted October 1, 2019 Share #5 Posted October 1, 2019 Hello and welcome to MSW. I recommend you go ahead and start a build log here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/10-build-logs-for-ship-model-kits/ Its a great way to post your progress and ask questions about things that you need help with. mtaylor 1 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 1, 2019 Share #6 Posted October 1, 2019 Hi Jahno, Welcome to MSW from someone also in southern Oregon. 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...
Matt H Posted October 1, 2019 Share #7 Posted October 1, 2019 Hello and welcome. mtaylor 1 Quote Matt Completed Builds: Viking Drakkar - Amati - Scale 1:50 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted October 1, 2019 Share #8 Posted October 1, 2019 Welcome! mtaylor 1 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted October 1, 2019 Share #9 Posted October 1, 2019 Welcome! mtaylor 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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