Welcome Guest Search | Active Topics | Log In | Register

A couple of planking tips. Options
jimbobuk05
#1 Posted : 27 May 2011 14:44:16

Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1


Groups: Registered

Joined: 02/05/2010
Posts: 67
Points: 201
Location: Staffordshire
Hi all,

I know that most of you are well past
the planking stage. But for anyone who,
like me, is still planking, here are
a couple of tips which have worked for
me.

1. If you are using the plank benders,
which have been the only useful tool in
the kit, once you have run down the plank
with the benders, go back down the plank
with the benders making little Xs. XXXXXXXXXXXX
I have found that this makes a nicely soaked
plank very twistable. Which is handy for
the stern.

2. When glueing the planks to the frame, I
have been using wood glue, like everyone else.
But at the very ends, where planks meet, I have
been using a dab of superglue. (good quality
superglue though). This means that the joints
dry very quickly. And means the planks are secure
quicker. Like having an extra pair of hands.
While pinning.

Hope these prove uselful.

Thanks

Jim
jay7792
#2 Posted : 27 May 2011 22:08:57

Rank: Pro


Build-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of Honour
Groups: Registered

Joined: 20/03/2010
Posts: 219
Points: 585
Location: Faversham
Good tips.BigGrin

Jay
_____________________________________

Currently building:-

Deagostini HMS Victory

Amati Black Pearl

Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90 Scale

Caldercraft HMS Victory 1:72
comic123
#3 Posted : 27 May 2011 22:23:01

Rank: Pro

Groups: Registered

Joined: 20/03/2010
Posts: 113
Points: 342
Location: cheshire UK
BigGrin well said that manBigGrin
ronald305
#4 Posted : 27 July 2018 16:05:34

Rank: Pro

Groups: Registered

Joined: 08/02/2015
Posts: 426
Points: 1,259
Location: Louisiana
good advise thanks Jim I will try it did you use the blunt end of the bender I was making the mistake of using the edge
Ronald
Users browsing this topic
Guest
Forum Jump  
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Powered by YAF | YAF © 2003-2009, Yet Another Forum.NET
This page was generated in 0.172 seconds.
DeAgostini