Jeff5115 Posted June 12, 2020 Share #1 Posted June 12, 2020 I am working on my first plank on frame model. The planking came out decent and I am now sanding. How smooth should the hull be before I attempt gluing the second planking? bruce d 1 Quote Current Build 18th Century Armed Longboat-Model Shipways Completed Build Lady Eleanor-Vanguard Models King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina Future Build Vanguard Models- Alert Jeff Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted June 12, 2020 Share #2 Posted June 12, 2020 As smooth as you can get it. Any irregularities will show through to the 2nd planking, and you won't have as much thickness to work with.. bruce d and mtaylor 2 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted June 12, 2020 Share #3 Posted June 12, 2020 Jeff, are you doing a plank on frame or plank on bulkhead? I ask this only because you mention plank on frame and these "usually" would not have two layers of planks. If you are doing a model plank on bulkhead, the smoother and more fair the first layer, the better the second layer will lie as Gregory states. I don't know what ship you are building but keep in mind that the thickness of the second layer of planking should likely vary for the wales, lower planks and quick work up high. Allan mtaylor 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff5115 Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted June 12, 2020 My mistake. It is actually a plank on bulkhead model. I am working on the vanguard model Lady Eleanor. mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build 18th Century Armed Longboat-Model Shipways Completed Build Lady Eleanor-Vanguard Models King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina Future Build Vanguard Models- Alert Jeff Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted June 13, 2020 Share #5 Posted June 13, 2020 No problem at all. Lady Eleanor probably had pretty much the same thickness planking for the entire hull with no raised strakes for wales &c, so smooth as you can on the first layer and same for the second. I would still take a look at the planking tutorials here at MSW to help you get a great looking second layer of planking down. Good luck with your build. Allan mtaylor 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted June 13, 2020 Share #6 Posted June 13, 2020 I did not want to know this, what with all the super fine grit abrasive media out there. A final sanding of layer one with 100-120 grit with provide the tooth required for PVA to hold the two layers of wood together. For a bonding surface, glass-like is not good. mtaylor 1 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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