USS Constitution by ERS Rich - Model Shipways
Introduction
This is the Model Shipways Kit No. 2040, 5/32” scale.
Kit purchased new about 2005. Notably, after starting (15 years later!), noticed Plan Sheet 5 missing, contacted Model Shipways and they immediately sent a replacement at no charge.
Building out of the box - meaning using kit supplied plans and materials, and adding additional hardwood wood if necessary.
Update 7/18/20: See this post (currently pending) for upgraded parts and source
Planking the Wales - Planking Without Clamps or Pins
First off mark the bulkheads with the width of the wale at that bulkhead with the plans and the dividers. Pictures 1 and 2.
Compare the widths at the bulkheads and look for equivalence. In this case the width is the same from bulkheads A-D, and G-L. This means plank widths are the same amidships between bulkheads G-L - 1/8” and 3/32” from bulkhead D forward. Tapering occurs between bulkhead D and G, and from bulkhead L to
