HMS ONTARIO - A MARISSTELLA WOODEN SHIP KIT

[José Catela Pequeno]

Thank you for your question. In the historical construction of the actual ship, planks were typically secured using treenails (wooden pegs). However, please note that this model kit does not include or require treenails for assembly. The included instructions will guide you on the appropriate assembly method for the model.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Good morning,
Thanks for your reply.

Question 2 is answered:
Treenails and not iron nails, which matchs my expectations, since nails would rust away compromising integrity.

As for question 1:
Instructions mention scarphed joints in the spirketing planks and wale planks (main wale and top wale);
My question is if that applies also to other external hull planks (e.g.: the thin stuff, or the turn of the bilge planks, garboard, and broad strake)

Thanks for your help.

Best regards
Catela

 

[MarisStella]

Answer:


Thank you for your detailed question.


Regarding your query about the application of scarphed joints: according to the kit's specifications, scarphed joints are used only in the spirketing planks, the main wale, and the top wale.


For all other exterior hull planking—including the thin stuff, turn of the bilge planks, garboard strakes, and broad strakes—the joints are straight, butt‑to‑butt connections and do not feature scarfing.


Let us know if you need further clarification or help during assembly.

 

[José Catela Pequeno]

Answer:


Thank you for your detailed question.


Regarding your query about the application of scarphed joints: according to the kit's specifications, scarphed joints are used only in the spirketing planks, the main wale, and the top wale.


For all other exterior hull planking—including the thin stuff, turn of the bilge planks, garboard strakes, and broad strakes—the joints are straight, butt‑to‑butt connections and do not feature scarfing.


Let us know if you need further clarification or help during assembly.

Thank you very much!
Now it's clear, and also less difficult to build!
Catela

 

[MarisStella]

thanks