Hi Jordan, not sure if you've done something wrong or not as we can't see the stern area, a pic would be helpful. What I will say is double check the stern ribs (28 onwards)are fully seated all the way down in their slots.

Regards

Alan

I have more info regarding my post about STAGE 22.



First off Frame 31 is fully seated I check that before I glue it into place along with the gallery supports (its was a question ask early in my build).
I started my first row a planking aligned with the bottom of the plank flush with the underside of the lower gun deck. Row 2,3 and 4 are done.

Than I saw my problem arise for row 5. In the book and online Stage 22: "Planking the hull continued” states;

Part 6: "Complete this layer of planks (the fifth layer of planking). Note that the fifth plank overhangs the end of the gallery supports, and that the top of the plank sits above the level of the supports. It will be
sanded down later, but leave it for now."

My problem is (as you can see in the picture) the fifth planking will not sit above the level of the gallery support, Layer 6 for me will.

I though maybe the timbers are a problem and I measured several bags. Each plank/timber hight range from 5mm to 5.3 mm.
My measurement from lower gun deck to second gun deck is 28mm. So if I divide 28mm by 5 layers of planks each plank should be 5.6mm to reach the second deck.
When I was planking I was not aware of the plank sizing from 5mm to 5.3 mm.

At the end of the day I have to put down a 6th layer of planking for my plank to sit above the gallery support. Do you guys foresee a problem if I do this.

Were did I go wrong if I did and what do I need to do or consider in the future of this build?

I provided many picture and detail shots.

Thanks guys!

Hi Jordan, thanks for providing the pics, they are indeed a great help.... I've been having a good look at your stern and I don't see anything out of the ordinary. It appears your ribs are fully seated and your gallery supports appear to be in the correct place. The difference you are seeing where your 5th planking row is slightly below the gallery supports could simply be down to the variances in the plank widths. From what I see I think you can continue as you are as I don't see anything that will cause you major issues down the line. Anything minor can be dealt with as you go along...

Will keep a close watch as you progress so keep those pics coming...

Regards

Alan

Very nice progress No two Vic builds will be identical and any differences like this will not make a real difference to the outcome

Steve

Hi Gauncer,

I'm a beginner like yourself and can see you've already had some advice from two very experienced ship builders.

I was just going to say that when I was planking my Santisima Trinidad the planks didn't follow exactly what the instructions said which I'm guessing is due to slight variances on the planks as already mentioned.

Hi everyone, I was asked to upload my jig plans for sanding down planks.
If you have questions ask away.

-Jordan

That's clever. I have one of those. Thanks for the idea.

Very nice update. The planking us the longest part of the build but your getting through it well and then its onto all the lovely detailing

BTW I found a perfect pillow to hold the hull of the ship. A Buckwheat Pillow Sized 20" x 15"

It has saved me the frustration of the ship rolling around while I glue, pin and plank. Small enough to fit on my bench and the buckwheat forms to the ship. Love it.

See photo of my pillow in action. Cheers.

-Jordan



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