Bluenose 1:100 by Amati

After working to improve bulkhead "Fairing", continued with starboard side planking method. Finished the starboard side planking. Not really happy with it, but for a beginner, it is acceptable. Areas of interest can be corrected before the second planking.

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Started the Port Side planking by sanding and scrapping the bulkheads as each plank is test fitted over them. Then, using a dampen cloth and heat gun
I "Bent" the plank in place while clamping using no glue. I proceed from the deck towards the keel with the exception of the garboard stake.
I find this method pleasing so far. More Posts to come.....

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Clamping the planks as you close the "Gap" is rather difficult and you must be creative.
You see my clamps, are there any suggestions for clamping the planks as your bulkhead available clamping space
decreases?

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Alternative planking direction appears to be working. My concern is the last 2 stern bulkheads. I wonder how to plank this high bend area without distortion.
I am thinking of ending the main planks at the 2nd to last bulkhead and then cutting to size smaller planks to complete the small stern area.

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Upon low angle review, I discovered an area of concern. I thought the bulkheads were carved and sanded to the proper angle. The planks appeared to be flat on the bulkheads when clamped.
I assume that I will need to sand this area to relieve the high spots?

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KurtFink said:
Upon low angle review, I discovered an area of concern. I thought the bulkheads were carved and sanded to the proper angle. The planks appeared to be flat on the bulkheads when clamped.
I assume that I will need to sand this area to relieve the high spots?

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FWIW, my 1:96 hull enjoyed quite a bit of shaping (sanding) after planking but turned out smooth as butter! I think your initial buildup is going well and that shaping will take care of any high spots (if done with a sanding block) just fine. But, then again, I have not completed my first model yet, so take that with a grain of salt...

I would sand but NOT finish the deck yet. Finishing prohibited strong adhesion of glues to hold on deck fixtures (including the cannon) which makes rigging an even bigger challenge imho. I have to be soooo carefull about handling the model while trying to rig so that I don't snap any of the on-deck, only glued, details off the deck.

M.
 
Excellent advice, thank you. I was thinking about the deck furniture gluing but was unsure of the impact of minwax poly.
 
How to proceed? Worried about stern rudder area if continue planking full length planks.
Should I proceed and just bend the planks to lay flat to the bulkheads across the ship?
Did not encounter this situation on the starboard side since I planked keel to deck and pieces
in planks to fit.

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JMHO, I would do the same as you did on port.

I would also recommend to do one or two planks at most on one side, and then balance that out by three or four on the other at this scale, at least. Just to keep the tensions from the planks even on the keel. But your build looks great so far! I think you are well on your way to a fine looking boat!

M.
 
If not necessary, do not cut planks, unless you want to replicate the plank layout of her full scale grandmother.
To obtain a smooth flow, you might also wetten the planks for a few minutes, or steam them, attach the plank temporarily to the frames and once dry, attach the plank permanently to the frames.
BTW, there are quite some how-to's on shipmodels planking, even one on the Bluenose.
Here's a link to a beginner's guide to planking: https://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/Framing_and_Planking/plankingprojectbeginners.pdf
 
Good morning and thank you for the advice. I like to learn from others experiences.
I have read the plankingprojectforbeginners.pdf, good information. Printed it and put into my build book.
 
Builders' binder for Amati Bluenose is filling up quickly thanks to all the references members have provided.
Binder includes plans, photographs, how to articles, reference drawings, Ships of Scale build log.

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Any method, yielding the required result, goes, I would say. One could also use temporary nails to secure the planks, while the adhesive cures.
It's obvious you used two different approaches on hull planking. In general, it is best adviced to try and use a symmetric planking pattern, to avoid warping of the hull.
Since you will be painting the hull, after some filler- and sanding action, the end result will not show the asymmetrical planking.
 
Thank You, yes I experimented with the 1st planking and determined the "Starboard Side" method yielded a better and easier planking.
I will Final Plank from the "Deck to the Keel". I am experimenting with creating custom made clamps from wood to use for the final hull planking since
I will not be able to use the same methos as prior planking. I will post results of trial.
As always, all suggestions and critism is welcomed!
 
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