Capella Posted January 29, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 29, 2022 This is my first ever wood model ship. I did the first layer of planking and then set the project aside for a few years. I just got back into it and the second layer of planking is my next step. Obviously, I'll need to address the huge hole in the back, and the only thing I can think of is to run the second layer planks to butt up against each other from each side to cover the hole. Obviously that will require some precision cutting, placement and gluing. My other thought was to extend the keel out a bit more to give the second layer planks something to attach to other than each other - as I should have done with the first layer - but as I said, this i my first wood model, so I don't have any extra wood for that option. I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has any suggestions. Keith Black 1 Quote First build: US Ranger - Corel Second build: HMS Beagle - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted January 30, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2022 I would back fill the holes with some kind of scrap. Just something to provide a base to lay in some filler. Scrap paper should even work.. Capella, Keith Black, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted January 30, 2022 Share #3 Posted January 30, 2022 I agree with Gregory, although I would inlet a solid block of wood and carve it to shape. You might have to cut back some more planking to give a solid foundation for gluing. mtaylor, Keith Black, Harvey Golden and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robp1025 Posted January 30, 2022 Share #4 Posted January 30, 2022 You could cut down and glue some balsa and shape it like a filler block since your doing a second planking. Keith Black, Ryland Craze, Gregory and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Golden Posted January 30, 2022 Share #5 Posted January 30, 2022 As a veteran scratch builder, I have to admit many of my models have had this issue to some degree, and the advice above is all-round perfect! Capella, Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Jim Lad Posted January 30, 2022 Solution Share #6 Posted January 30, 2022 The stern can be a very tricky area to plank as many of the planks have a lot of twist as well as complex curves and shapes. The advice above to construct a solid base for your second planking is very sound. It will also help if you carefully test fit the planks before fixing to ensure the shapes are correct. Don't try to force planks into shape or rely on fixings to make them keep their shape - make sure that they are the correct shape and have the correct curve and twist (if any) before finally fixing them. John Keith Black, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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