A step by step procedure for beginning and advanced modelers. It will have all of the info about the ship you built like historical info and building details. Dressel, an experienced modeler and engineer, describes a number of different methods for planking all parts of the model. Buy a cheap copy of planking techniques for model ship. Tips and techniques for model construction from kits frank mastini.
Anatomy of the ship captain cooks endeavour anatomy of the ship the 20 gun ship blandford 1739 anatomy of the ship the battlecruiser hood the battleship yamato anatomy of the ship the 100 gun ship victory anatomy of the ship advanced rc boat modeling model construction multiple. A number of books have been written on the subject or about model shipbuilding in general, but no book compares to the detailed, stepbystep instructions shown in bob hunts minipracticum, planking model ships. You will notice that this is not a fully framed model, as it is to be fully. The more the completion of the first planking will be perfect, the more the installation and the finishing of the second planking will be facilitated.
Step one determine the width of your planking at midship. Here is a complete explanation of several different types of. Lining off your hull for planking ship model society of new. Microsoft word equasis statistics the world fleet 2007. The policy of the american marine model gallery, inc. I am starting my first double plank model ship and would. And moreover, on the banks of the river, besides the wine sold in shipsthat is. A single masted cutter is a very good starting point, there are many kits available check out cornwall model boats for mail order kits only one mast and in the jolie brise minimal rigging will give you a better chance of creating a. If your model has only one planking, the following finishing process is also valid.
Planking techniques for model ship builders by dressel. Ship planking is a modeling challenge from the beginning. Planking a model boat is a difficult and timeconsuming process. Each plank must be individually shaped and placed, using glue that binds nearly instantly, leaving little room for mistakes. This video covers installing the first layer of planking. Should be 1012 wide midship on a frigate like this. Extensive detail is presented on how to create a realistic look for the caulking of the deck planks and how to achieve a smooth finish to the deck.
Part of the reason i chose the bluenose as my first pob build is because the hull planking is relatively straight forward. It is time to start planking the hull of the model shipways bluenose. Hobbylinc carries 8 plank on frame wooden model ships at discounts up to 21%. Guide to planking the deck of a model ship modelers central. Ship and boat models wooden decks for 50 scale ww1, ww2, modern battleships, submarines model kits. I used the kit for a few basic items only to save a bit of time cutting them out myself, the rest of the kit was discarded for more detailed scratch built items. Downloads page the ship model society of new jersey. Printerpageproofs ihsjanesfightingships202014 20ihs printerpageproofs solomon islands country overview formerlyabritishprotectorate,thesolomonislands. Apr 02, 2009 this video covers instaling the wale strake, transom frame and preparing the bulkheads for planking. Even though a ship model appraisal andor evaluation is a subjective opinion it can be an educated one. Planking the builtup ship model book by jim roberts. This is the model display form the club will use when having a show at a local library. And there on your bench is all that beautiful hard wood just waiting for assembly into the fine curves of your ship.
The ship doesnt have some of the complex curves that youll find on larger ships. Beginning early in the sixteenth century, pdfill pdf editor registration code free english shipbuilding methods. Lining off your hull for planking ship model society of. These are the most common types of false keels that come with kits. Planking techniques for model ship builders donald. Planking techniques for model ship builders, by donald dressel, vintage 1988. Mar 01, 1988 planking techniques for model ship builders book. Make a tick strip and divide it into equal 10 or 12 widths.
Planking techniques for model ship builders donald dressel. Cheap generic tadalafil uk bonus 10 free pills, discounts. I was building this model for the widow of a gentleman who served aboard the danmark as a young cadet and worked his way up to an officer aboard the ship. This is a video log of my construction process using the college of model ship building practicum by. Additional planking will be required to accommodate the modifications that will be incorporated into this model. It was advised that amati only supplied the exact quantities.
A modelers reference for planking wooden ships, both kit and scratch models. Bob takes the model builder through the application of two layers of planking typically found in model ship kits today. Products purchased from third party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Then hold it against midship bulkheads to determine how many planksi need 29. Planking techniques for model ship builders by donald dressel, 9780830628681, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In these documents the dates of arrival and departure of vessels in batavia. Forming 1600 scale lifeboats in styrene michael gutsick. Hull planking 1 is a 55 minute dvd demonstrating a technique to complete the first and second layer of hull planking for a wooden model of a bluff bowed vessel such as the endeavour, bounty or victory.
Beginning to plank the hull the suburban ship modeler. The wood being used for the deck planking is 3 x 0. I want to share with you a very detailed set of instructions on how to build a fairly simple plank on frame model. Brooke from the original model, in the possession of joseph york. Ive been building these wonderful models for over 23 years now. Planking techniques for model ship builders 8 pgs, by don dressel. Simple hull planking techniques for beginners wooden ship model. Build log part i the hull charles w morgan model ship. Suitable for 118 scale models and some 112 scale models. The photographs in this article are of a model of resolution of 1772. Hull planking 1 is a 55 minute dvd demonstrating a technique to complete the first and second layer of hull planking for a wooden model of a bluff bowed vessel such as the endeavour, bounty or.
Reference texts historic ship models by wolfram zu mondfeld 1989 seventeenth century rigging by r. Ive started my first wooden boat model and im discovering all the tools im missing for the build, such as a crimper tool to help me plank the hull of the boat. Chronicles of london bridge, by richard thomsona project. This drawing shows the basic false keels of a plank on bulkhead pob ships.
The information is also useful for overplanking solid hull models. Especially useful for the beginner, the book explains what tools and forms to use, what materials are needed and how to prepare the hull for planking. I am starting my first double plank model ship and would lik. A detailed, stepbystep procedural guide to the historically and technically correct methods of planking ship models. A step by step procedure for beginning and advanced modelers a. Intermediate techniques for improving yard details chuck passaro. With a fresh set of eyes he outlines the various problems that he encountered. The model is completely scratch built, using several exotic woods, including. The most popular plank on frame wooden model ships brands include dumas, and model shipways. Hopefully this is offset with an abundance of pictures andor drawings to guide your efforts. Kenneth edwards, roderick anderson, richard cookson. Once the planks have been successfully laid, though, the model will bear a unique look that cant be achieved with any other form of hull building. A complete examination of several different types of planking procedures with emphasis on selection of wood, special jigs used to assist construction, the many types of available glues and tools, and more. Anderson 1955 almost a complete copy of his earlier book the rigging of ships in the days of the spritsail topmast, 1600 1720 1927.
Making ship model ornamentation from fimo or sculpey by chuck passaro. The anchors were about the only pieces jerry bought for the model. The information is also useful for over planking solid hull models. Planking techniques for model ship builders by donald dressel. Sir richard, a hosiers man, sir, and plebeius which i consider unfit for one of. A step by step procedure for beginning and advanced modelers paperback june 1, 1982 by a. Richard mansir planking model ships moonraker 1982 isbn. The comets hull is plank on frame constructed, just like the full size ship no cheap solid hulls here, as are the teak deck planks, which were laid with real. The first layer also provides a proper surface for marking the planking pattern, to follow.
Ship model armed virginia sloop, 1768 model shipways. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Using sculpey for ships ornamentation chuck passaro. The planking in the bow, around all the hatches took awhile.
This section has been submitted by lloyd matthews who is a novice period ship builder. This video covers instaling the wale strake, transom frame and preparing the bulkheads for planking. Planking model ships richard mansir free download as pdf file. Richard mansir introduction he time has come to plank your ship model hull. Depending upon the model manufacturer, you may find the plans contain limited or inaccurate instructions. One of the very best tools i purchased for the money is a planking bender from model expo. The very first time i planked a ship model was the billings danmark model. Planking is one of the most important, and least often addressed, aspects of shipmodeling until now. You have the bulkheads correctly set up on the keel and faired down so that the planks will lie flat against them. This build logwebsite documents my interpretation for constructing the charles w morgan in 1. Model ship books in pdf format if anybody wants them. I have a selection of books in pdf format, in my dropbox if anybody wants them.
Planking techniques for model ship builders pdf download. You could build jolie brise using a double planked hull, use a 1mm thickness first plank and a. The bountys launch was typical of boats issued to royal navy ships of the period. This layer of planking stabilizes the hull in plank on bulkhead models, and allows detection and repair, with some filler material, of any dips in the hull. Complete beginners guide to model ship building dvd. This is a video log of my construction process using the college of model ship building. A step by step procedure for beginning and advanced modelers mansir, a.
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