rhephner Posted June 9, 2021 Share #1 Posted June 9, 2021 Hello All, I'm working on NRG's half-hull planking project to bring my planking capabilities to the next level. However, I'm stymied by the planking belts. I've completed the first plank above the broad plank, but it doesn't look like I can fit three more planks in that belt without them being veeeery narrow on the bow end. If I increase the size of the lower belt, then I'm afraid I'll end up with a smiley face. The picture below illustrates my problem. You can tell be the marks that I've also redrawn the belts several times. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyleK1 Posted June 9, 2021 Share #2 Posted June 9, 2021 Did you include the include the two strakes in your first belt? It's been awhile since I did this project but as I recall the two lower strake planks are much wider and are not part of your lower belt. In my signature below is a link to my build log... might be some help there. Good luck! Lyle "The only thing that stays the same is the constant state of change" Completed Builds: Occre HMS Terror - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2065-hms-terror-occre/ NRG Half Hull Project - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23546-half-hull-project-by-lylek1-nrg/ 1:130 1847 Harvey - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2125-1847-baltimore-clipper-harvey-1130-scale/ Scott Miller's Sea of Galilee Boat - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29007-sea-of-galilee-boat-by-se-miller-120-scale-lylek1/ In progress: Artesania Latina HMS Bounty - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/26817-hms-bounty-by-lylek1-artesania-latina-148-scale/ Waiting for dry-dock space: Model Shipways - USS Constitution Master Korbel - Cannon Jolle 1801 A Scratch build -TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhephner Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted June 9, 2021 (edited) Thanks! I did not include the first two strakes in the lower belt. However, your build log is making me realize I'm not off as much as I thought. That helps me gain the courage to keep going. I also plan to steal your idea for plank clamps. Edited June 9, 2021 by rhephner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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