latestarter Posted March 31, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 31, 2014 I am a complete novice, so to gain theoretical experience I have read several logs. Some modellers seem to leave the stern post until after the planking is complete, I would have thought it was a reminder of where the planks should finish, please what am I missing here and what are the advantages/diasadvantages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 31, 2014 Share #2 Posted March 31, 2014 Leaving the stern post off (usually only on kits) lets the builder get the stern planking lined up and sanded without damaging the stern post. It's a builder's choice, really. 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...
latestarter Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted March 31, 2014 Thank you for this info, I can see the merits of doing this and it is something I shall consider on my next build. It is things like this that I like to know about rather than just blindly staggering on. Already pleased to have joined this forum. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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