Harv33 Posted December 22, 2019 Share #1 Posted December 22, 2019 I have a few questions on the first planking. ,, Why is it necessary ?. This kit has Lime wood as the first planking. It is light yellow color. If it showed through the 2nd planking in gaps, why is it yellow and not the same color as the final planking ?. Is there a picture of a cradle , vise to hold the hull while working on it. I can probably make one, need ideas. What is the one using foam noodles and dowel ?. I can make a holding pad with a sleeve and cat litter ( unused :-) ). I noticed there was a tip on using a variable control for the plank bending tool?. I've printed off some of the tutorials and have the videos saved for later. Just want to get as much prepped as I can before I start building. Thank you all for help and tips. Harv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted December 22, 2019 Share #2 Posted December 22, 2019 Ist planking is simply to provide an underlayment for 2nd planking. Most kits utilize the 2-planking method, though some don't. In kits that do, getting the correct hull dimensions is contingent upon using both layers. "Limewood" is the European term for basswood, which you can get at most any hobby shop if you run short. Gaps in the 1st planking can be filled with wood filler and sanded before you start the 2nd layer. Cradles are a matter of preference. I always planked hulls while holding them in my lap. Some modelers use keel clamps or building boards; try whatever you think you'd like best. BLACK VIKING, vossy and mtaylor 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossy Posted December 22, 2019 Share #3 Posted December 22, 2019 Plus it is far easier to get a nice, correct hull with no gaps etc. when using double planking. As Chris said, the first planking layer is merely a foundation for your final layer. The first planking layer is when you find out any rises, that need to be sanded back, or troughs, that need filling. The visual look, color, of the first layer is irrelevant. Its the contours of it that are important. The whole first planking layer will be covered by the final second layer. The better you do the first layer, the better the second layer, and overall look of the model will be.. Cheers Chris Gregory, mtaylor and ccoyle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harv33 Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted December 22, 2019 Alright !, thank you fellows for answering that for me. :-) mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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