R Paul Posted May 3, 2022 Share #1 Posted May 3, 2022 Hello from Virginia. I have built small ship and boat models. Some for for a model ho layout. Would like to build larger but planking has been a bug. Hope to learn how to trim to fit which is the biggest problem. Robert ccoyle, MateuszPL, Ryland Craze and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 3, 2022 Share #2 Posted May 3, 2022 Welcome to MSW, Robert. When you're ready, start a build log as it's a great way to meet others and find help/support on your project. As for planking... go to the top of any page and you'll see near the right of the link bar "More". There's not only Chuck's method but a folder for PDF's with other methods. All are similar but have some different methods. It should give you some help on planking. Ryland Craze, Keith Black, allanyed and 1 other 4 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted May 3, 2022 Share #3 Posted May 3, 2022 Welcome to MSW Ryland Craze, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted May 3, 2022 Share #4 Posted May 3, 2022 Keith Black 1 Quote Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch To do : Prins Willem Corel, Le Tonnant Corel, Yacht d'Oro Corel, Thermopylae Sergal Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted May 3, 2022 Share #5 Posted May 3, 2022 Robert, my warmest We have an extensive database for you to go through before making up your mind, just take your time and set for a model you think will be good for you. Look into build logs of a model that you think off and see whether it could a choice of yours. All models vary quality and details. As I know everyone in here will say: "Stay away from any kits from China" When buying look into our sponsors, as they are accredited and reliable, and there might be a small discount going that route. Best of luck of your choice and again Welcome to us. Ryland Craze, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted May 3, 2022 Share #6 Posted May 3, 2022 Hi Robert, and welcome to MSW from sunny Ballarat, Australia. Your HO rail model layout - what period does it portray? (from an ex-rail modeller from way back). HO (1:87) is a good scale to work in for ship modelling as well, and of course if you're into human figures there are plenty available. And of course sailing ships are certainly contemporary with a lot of the rail period. Steven Keith Black, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted May 3, 2022 Share #7 Posted May 3, 2022 Robert, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted May 3, 2022 Share #8 Posted May 3, 2022 Hi Robert and welcome to Model Ship World. Another source for planking information is the Articles Database located at the top of the page. Click on this and another page opens. You can scroll down to the Planking and Framing section where you will find articles on planking. It is a good resource. What part of Virginia are you located in? mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted May 7, 2022 Share #9 Posted May 7, 2022 Welcome aboard mate! 👍😀 mtaylor, Keith Black and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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