Bulward Questioins

[shortgrass]

In addition to the Independence, I am also working  on a model called the Mystique.  It is an older A/L model.   The problem I am having is that the bulwarks have a significant bend to them right out of the box.   My problem is that if I try to plank them length wise I will end up with a number of very thin planks with sharp ends.  My other alternative to plank them vertically which will entail a large amount of small planks.  My question is - are the inner bulwarks normally planked in a vertical or horizontal fashion ?

[stm]

Not familiar with the Mystique. Normal practice is to the have bulwarks planking fastened the same as the rest of the hull planking. 

[Jim Lad]

Shortgrass, I've never seen any ship with vertically planked bulwarks.  Occasionally the transom is vertically planked in late 19th century schooners.

 

John

[allanyed]

Shortgrass

Can you post a photo or two showing the problem?   

Thanks

Allan

[shortgrass]

Will try and post a pic or two.