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Bomb Ketch Salamandre 1:48

Clever idea with the guide. I'm a 'follow the pencil mark' guy and it sometimes creates problems for me.

How much interior planking are you planning on?
I used pencil marks for the main deck clamps and once I removed the clamps, one beam had shifted slightly (redo!). So, I will continue to use these type templates to ensure things stay put. Obviously, the guides are only needed for the first row.

Paul,

I'm still debating planking.

My thoughts at the moment (while the grandkids nap):

1. Completing planking one side (both interior/exterior).

2. On open side interior:
a. The Limber strakes, then gap to:
b. Two or three Thick stuff planks, then gap to:
c. Main deck clamps, then
d. Fully plank above the main deck.

3. Open side exterior:
a. Nothing till the Wales.
b. Fully plank above the Wales, although I may experiment and leave some staggered planking spots open

I also intend to cut at least two, but probably three or four viewing ports, similar to the below photo (my wales will be three solid ebony planks):
viewing ports.jpg
 
Paul, thanks!! I followed that build and love the outcome. My favorite shot from the above pictures is the bow shot, but they are all inspirational!

There will be lots of thought, time, gnashing of teeth and experimenting, till the shipyard comes up with a final planking and cut-out plan.
 
Paul, thanks!! I followed that build and love the outcome. My favorite shot from the above pictures is the bow shot, but they are all inspirational!

There will be lots of thought, time, gnashing of teeth and experimenting, till the shipyard comes up with a final planking and cut-out plan.
I like Paul's approach and will be following a similar one on La Renommee. Just my 2 cents. Inner planking going well so far Brad !
 
Hi Brad, all the best to your granddaughter, I'm keeping her in my thoughts.

Regarding your work, it's fantastic. The hull has a wonderful shape, simply stunning. As for the nails, as already mentioned, everything above the waterline is nailed with iron nails only. Below the waterline, the same nailing pattern is used, supplemented with wooden nails. As far as I know, and as I read in the French forum, everything is nailed with iron nails; there are no wooden nails. Not on the decks, the bulwarks, or anywhere else. Except in the officers' quarters and the officers' mess.
 
Hi Brad, all the best to your granddaughter, I'm keeping her in my thoughts.

Regarding your work, it's fantastic. The hull has a wonderful shape, simply stunning. As for the nails, as already mentioned, everything above the waterline is nailed with iron nails only. Below the waterline, the same nailing pattern is used, supplemented with wooden nails. As far as I know, and as I read in the French forum, everything is nailed with iron nails; there are no wooden nails. Not on the decks, the bulwarks, or anywhere else. Except in the officers' quarters and the officers' mess.
Tobias,

Thanks for sharing this detailed information, which I'm sure took some time to reasearch!

Brad
 
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