Hi everyone,

Am I right in thinking that the brass pins in the planking are to be cut off and sanded flush with the hull?
Also, I am curious as to whether the method of planking described in the magazine (21) will give us the staggered effect of the planking, that is if I am correct in thinking this is the standard way of doing it?

Cheers,
Tom

It depends on which version you are building and level of expertise.

If your building the painted version, pins are removed once the glue is fully dry, where later on any pin holes will be filled.

If building the natural version, pin heads are snipped off and the shanks driven in, because pin holes will remain if pins are fully removed.

Planking can also be secured by clamping, but will require ingenious ways of clamping and is more for the experienced builder.

Model Shipways do a huge range of clamps which can be found on some UK web sites and on eBay

http://www.modelexpo-onl.../search.asp?SKW=cat1_cc

This set is a favoured item

http://www.modelexpo-onl...roduct.asp?ITEMNO=MX103


Let alone the methods being described in this forum for making your own planking clamps

Here are some photos I took with the plank held up to show:







The final picture shows a plank positioned correctly as per the magazine so it is flush with the bottom of the lower gun deck. As you can see, it does not come anywhere near the galley supports.

Does anyone else seem to have this problem?

And can anyone suggest what to do? I would bend the end round and leave it unglued for now but just wanted to double check first!

Thanks,
Tom

Just checked some photos on the build diary and I think you are right. However, the parts were all fitted in snugly. I find it strange that I would have had to have sanded a good 20mm off the slot to make it sit deeper because at the time it fitted right up how it said in magazine.

Ah my day just got worse..

MARY MOTHER OF GOD

I hope to never have to do that ever again!

After receiving the crushing news that the rear ribs was too high, I endeavoured to correct it by any SAFE means. So, I carefully cut through the rib flush with the one behind it, and after hours of slowly working it out, I finally got it off. This was after I had run the blade across my finger, bled across the middle gun deck (luckily not on the beech planking! )and lost an hour waiting for the blood to stop!

Once removed, I had to sand the slot right down, so now it fits well just as in the picture!

THAT WILL TEACH ME TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BETTER, REMEMBER GUYS, IF ALL ELSE FAILS, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, THEN READ THEM AGAIN, AND THEN AGAIN, AND THEN FINALLY DOUBLE CHECK THEM!

It was not a pretty sight to see Victory's stern torn out like that

Thanks for all your help guys,
Tom

Thanks Chris,

Do they rust if they get wet, in addition to tarnishing over time?
Perhaps a re-think

I am currently not tacking and using bent pins to secure the planks until dry, an incredibly slow process!

Cheers,
Tom

As I mentioned if you take them out the holes will need filling presumably. There seem to be a couple of good methods for holding the planks, on the forum that would be preferable or would it be better to simply follow the instructions in the mag?

Thanks

John

Thanks mate
I was really annoyed at myself for making such a stupid mistake, but thankfully I have sorted it now and not later on!
Its really enjoyable planking the hull. I spent years and years when I was younger collecting 'Warhammer' and building all sorts of model buildings etc, but planking a wooden model ship is certainly an acquired skill. Luckily I have this forum, and also my dad has spent years doing these models so I am lucky to have him around to ask.
I just wish there were more than 3 rows in this issue to plank! Does anyone know which parts will be next?

Cheers everyone,
Tom

Aye it says the parts we will receive, which in this instance is more planking strips. I was just curious as to which parts we will be planking next (further up the hull I believe) and how much we will be doing if anyone knew.

Cheers,
Tom

Ooh just finished writing a post and the good mans updated it, thanks Tomick, and thanks to everyone for their replies

Best wishes,
Tom