For sure that is about beam location but not about symmetry between ps and sb side.
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Deck planking may have been laid in accordance with whatever lumber was available, but the largest structural elements were set with precision, despite some asymmetry. What this allows is for leeway for us model builders when it comes to making perfectly symmetrical hull planking strakes and deck planking of varying widths and lengths. For many of us, the mistakes we make in these areas can often be actually historically accurate as a result. We may end up with an additional drop plank or stealer on one side off the hull, or one extra strake of planking on one side. Look at the pictures of Vasa's lower gun deck for how the deck planks appear as an example.
Unconventional deck joints made to get the most use out of available timbers on Vasa's lower gun deck:
Vasa's deck planking pattern was opportunistic based on available wood, not set to a strictly followed pattern:
Unconventional deck joints made to get the most use out of available timbers on Vasa's lower gun deck:
Vasa's deck planking pattern was opportunistic based on available wood, not set to a strictly followed pattern:
Darn it Maarten, I read this after I fixed my unsymmetrical stern!! It would have saved a lot of work, since apparently, I had it "perfect"!Hi Paul,
In 17th century building let go this idea of perfect symmetry, it is just not the case. If you create perfect symmetry you create an unrealistic model.
This is not the case for 17th Dutch ships only but for all.
This means it is perfect to have it unsymmetrical
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I did some extra work on the forecastle.
I enclosed the back of the forecastle by a beam, with on top an extra threshold. I also added an extra line of nails and finally made the knightheads for securing the bowsprit.
To ensure a good tight fit for the bowsprit I used the thinner piece of wood (reserved for the mizzen mast), wrapped it in sandpaper and sanded the whole until the bowsprit could pass through.
I enclosed the back of the forecastle by a beam, with on top an extra threshold. I also added an extra line of nails and finally made the knightheads for securing the bowsprit.
To ensure a good tight fit for the bowsprit I used the thinner piece of wood (reserved for the mizzen mast), wrapped it in sandpaper and sanded the whole until the bowsprit could pass through.
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Gun port ps and sb side are also unsymmetrical. Even the number of frame timbers.
Also the hull is unsymmetric, one side of the bow has more buoyency than tge other side.
Gun port ps and sb side are also unsymmetrical. Even the number of frame timbers.
Beautiful, Herman! I deeply admire your approach to modeling.
I love your fine craftsmanship.
Thank you Paul. I try to keep it as simple, manual and at the same time as aesthetic as possible.