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Hi guys. Im not much on the forum thing but im not understanding this bow planking. Ok restart. Im on book 4 of the kit. I understand the Dropper planking idea. But Im not needing them so far. Is this right or am I not doing something right? The planks are fitting with some sanding down. 
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Hi Drittz. As far as the droppers go, if you're not needing them keep going as you are. Unless you are building a 100% accurate plank for plank recreation in which case you'd have to put in the droppers where they come on the real vessel, then you're doing fine, the droppers may well be needed further on when the curvature of the hull means the planks won't bend far enough on their own but until then, go as you are. You can't (or shouldn't)  taper a plank to a sharp point, as on the real ship there'd be no means to nail the end of it to the ribs! Hence the droppers. Don't worry, sounds like you're doing fine!  Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Hi Drittz If you taper each plank at the bow by a small amount, say about a fifth of the width then you may get away with no droppers, I didnt use any on my Vic. So, basically lay the first row untapered and then take a little off every row below this. Steve
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OK so I got it to work out. Onces I was done the planking I used a wood filler and then sanded till I liked the shape. I am planning on a copper bottom so this worked. As is this is my first wooden ship I think it came out nice. I do wish the company would have made a DVD that we could buy on the build But I guess that would be asking to much. I do belive that's a great idea for someone to make. I know I would buy it.
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Something I am noticing is that the closer the planking starts to the bow (frame 16) the bigger the gap and the need for a dropper. This is the rule of thumb I am using and it seems to work, so far.
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Plymouth57 wrote:Hi Drittz. As far as the droppers go, if you're not needing them keep going as you are. Unless you are building a 100% accurate plank for plank recreation in which case you'd have to put in the droppers where they come on the real vessel, then you're doing fine, the droppers may well be needed further on when the curvature of the hull means the planks won't bend far enough on their own but until then, go as you are. You can't (or shouldn't) taper a plank to a sharp point, as on the real ship there'd be no means to nail the end of it to the ribs! Hence the droppers. Don't worry, sounds like you're doing fine! Robin Pleased I saw this. As I head for the last row of the bottom planking I don't see any sign of the triangle created by the natural lay of the plank.
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_Drittz_ wrote:OK so I got it to work out. Onces I was done the planking I used a wood filler and then sanded till I liked the shape. I am planning on a copper bottom so this worked. As is this is my first wooden ship I think it came out nice. I do wish the company would have made a DVD that we could buy on the build But I guess that would be asking to much. I do belive that's a great idea for someone to make. I know I would buy it. Hi Drittz, DVD=YouTube http://www.youtube.com/p...pjUDnPzoDagw3u2T7tQIBv4
However Model Space's roll out is new for the HMSVictory Channel and it sounds like you are far a head of the publication/air dates. Here is a chap who has a great channel going for his HMS Vic build. http://www.youtube.com/p...Dsu0EKRM9nen3HqOzD8Y3F2
When you find the time please post some pictures. Would be cool to see. Thanks for sharing. JG In the workshop: HMS VictoryFinished builds: Providence Whaleboat
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