S.Coleman Posted June 9, 2013 #1 Posted June 9, 2013 I see some of the ships featured here have scale planks, just a couple of questions I'm sure someone can fill me in. When scale planking do you construct the hull with double planks? Can you plank the first layer with strips that run the entire length from bow to stern, then scale plank the second layer? Never had a lot to do with scale planks before and I'm pondering with the idea for a future build. Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
realworkingsailor Posted June 9, 2013 #2 Posted June 9, 2013 Many people have done just that. It can look really good when well executed. Andy Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy
Mahuna Posted June 9, 2013 #3 Posted June 9, 2013 What's the best way to hold the second layer of planking while the glue dries if you don't want to use CA glue? I don't see a way to clamp to the smooth first layer, and I don't think using rubber bands would be very precise. Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member
RiverRat Posted June 9, 2013 #4 Posted June 9, 2013 When scale planking do you construct the hull with double planks? Can you plank the first layer with strips that run the entire length from bow to stern, then scale plank the second layer? Scale planking can be done over solid, POB, or POF hulls. The first layer of double planking on many POBs is to provide a continuous foundation for the second. For the first layer, you can use full length strips or multiple pieces per strake. On my current build, I used some full length, but generally used two or three so I wouldn't have to deal with gluing long (typically 17-18") pieces. Brian "Give you joy!" Current Build: RATTLESNAKE 1:64 POB (Mamoli) Kits on hand: "Lexington", Mamoli: "Robert E. Lee", Scientific Scratch to do: "Fannie Dugan", 1870s Sidewheeler Steamboat
Jim Lad Posted June 9, 2013 #5 Posted June 9, 2013 Scott, You only need to double plank if you're planking over a POB hull. If it's framed then the scale planks have plenty of support. John
S.Coleman Posted June 10, 2013 Author #6 Posted June 10, 2013 Cheers guys, once again this site is tops for getting those questions answered. Thanks edmay 1 Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
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