Swallowtail Posted August 4, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 4, 2020 I bought Swift a few years ago as a first ever timber ship kit, but put it down after constructing the frame and half-planking the deck, when I realised I wasn't happy with the planking I had started. This last week I picked it up again and decided that no-one else would ever realise that some of the planks didn't quite look perfect! So progress since then has been to finish the deck planking, fit the deck to the frame, and start planking... I ended up clamping the deck down pretty hard to get the curve to the bulkheads, but it looks really good so I'm pretty happy with it. One thing I have noted is that I was not happy with the hull curve generated by bulkhead 6 (it really pinched in and didn't flow well at all) so I have packed it slightly - it can be seen in the last photo as the bulkhead with an extra pin in it near the keel. I've been reading a lot on planking techniques - and reading through @stripehunter's build log - some excellent advice all round. So the planking is now going to pause while I review what to do next... I'm generally more of a railway modeller than a ship modeller - but I've always had a soft spot for ships, so we will see how this turns out. With my modelling I tend to do spurts of activity then stop for a few months, so I daresay this will go through stages as well, but I'll get there eventually. mtaylor, ccoyle, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted August 4, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 4, 2020 Welcome aboard! Your progress so far looks good. mtaylor and Swallowtail 2 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...
Louie da fly Posted August 4, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 4, 2020 Hi Swallowtail and welcome to MSW. Packing out a bulkhead is something that often becomes necessary in a build. Much as we would like to believe kits came from the manufacturer completely without faults, unfortunately this is not so, and corrections "on the run" are sometimes needed. What you're doing looks very good. I would strongly suggest you start a build log - it's a great way to get feedback from other modellers, plus encouragement, help and advice, often from those who've already encountered and solved the problems you may face. Instructions on starting a build log are at Looking forward to seeing your further progress. Best wishes, Swallowtail, allanyed and mtaylor 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted August 4, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 4, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship World Swallowtail. It looks like you have done a good job on the deck planking. I am glad you found the problem with bulkhead 6. By adding material to this bulkhead, it will ensure a smooth run of the planks. Do not worry about building in spurts as a lot of us do this. The main thing is to enjoy the building process and build at whatever pace you want. Louie da fly, mtaylor and Swallowtail 3 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 5, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 5, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Swallowtail. I can't add anything to what the others have said. Just be sure to enjoy the journey. Swallowtail 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...
Jim Lad Posted August 5, 2020 Share #6 Posted August 5, 2020 Hello Swallowtail, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Swallowtail and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swallowtail Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted August 5, 2020 More progress planking this evening, with even a stealer and a drop plank making an appearance... But I'll start a build log tomorrow or Friday and post some more pics. Thanks everyone for the welcome. mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted August 5, 2020 Share #8 Posted August 5, 2020 Another warm welcome. Might be a good idea to start a build log and post your photos there rather than here in the new member forum, especially if you have questions or run into any problems. There are no shortage of helpers here at MSW to lend a hand! Allan Swallowtail and mtaylor 2 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...
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