Ulises Victoria Posted August 30, 2022 Share #1 Posted August 30, 2022 Hello all. Just found this tool in Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/313673287457 It comes from China and takes about 3 weeks to arrive, but still, I think it is a great tool for those of us who struggle with hull planking. Never seen it before. Tried Amazon but with no success. Best regards. hof00, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hof00 Posted August 30, 2022 Share #2 Posted August 30, 2022 Hi Chap, Looks good. Please let me know if it works well. (As designed) I bought similar some years ago, unsure of brand, but proved to be too much trouble. (Amati I think. (Consisted of a plastic vise with metal topped jaws.) Cheers and Regards, Harry. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted August 30, 2022 Share #3 Posted August 30, 2022 The plane's body is claimed to be made of "European ebony." Interesting. I never knew ebony grew commercially anywhere in Europe. Many ebony species are on the "Red List" as threatened or endangered and are subject to import restrictions and even outright bans. mtaylor, davyboy, shipman and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dziadeczek Posted August 30, 2022 Share #4 Posted August 30, 2022 I think this tool is just a waste of money and an overkill. A mini plane made of ebony? Why? To increase its price? Comparable mini wood plane you should be able to get online for a few dollars (perhaps up to 10 today). From a few pieces of wood scraps in your workshop you should be able to make yourself a simple jig to shape (shave) your planks. See post nr. 27 at the bottom of this link, where I showed this simple jig. Easy peasy... mtaylor, hof00, grsjax and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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