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Lobster Boat Planking

AllanKP69 said:
Hi Darry;,
Is the hull planking your own design? There is a great video series on building an actual lobster boat you may find interesting. Part 1 can be seen at
Allan
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The model is a Blue Jacket kit, so I followed the instructions to the best of my ability, its my first attempt at strip planking a wooden boat model , Thanks for the video. Darryl
 
Darryl said:
I followed the instructions to the best of my ability
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You did great and if it will be painted, realistic plank laying is not as important as if it was left bare. Your kit is not alone as many of the old time kit makers give instructions for planking that are different than planking practices on actual ships and boats.
Allan
 
Planking looks great! This is something I intend to focus on more with my next project. On previous models, my planking has been very sloppy, knowing I can sand and use wood filler to somewhat even it out. But I am hoping I can improve this and do a proper tapered planking, allowing each plank to line up more evenly, requiring less putty and gap filler planks.
 
Thanks to all for the complements, the bulkhead contours of the model were challenging for a beginner, instead of planking the entire boat and sanding - fairing the hull I first cut & steam each plank , glue in place , sand with a hand held mini power sander (Microlux Tools), fill in gaps with DAP plastic wood filler, sand again by hand with 200 Grit / 400 Grit paper. This approach takes a longer but for my first try at strip planking I didn't want to hurry the process. Now that the hull is planked I will apply a coat of Red Devil (wall spackle) to smooth out and finish fairing the hull. Being that Lobster boats are a smooth sided, I will paint on a coat of vinyl sealer (Micro Mark) which can be sanded, afterwards I will spray on an automotive primer & sand to completion, before painting the hull. I purchased a bottle of boiled linseed oil to use as a sealer, but decided its overkill for this project as the beauty of the wood once finished would be painted over. Any suggestions or recommendations on my work methods are welcome, I'm glad I decided to join this web site, compared to a model train forum I joined years back I find this SOS group to be much more professional, respective, and helpful to beginners. Darryl
 
cmr0518 said:
This is something I intend to focus on more with my next project.
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There are great tutorials on line and in print on how to edge bend or spile planks that have been given here at SoS. Key is making sure the strakes all end in the rabbet. There are the few exceptions that require a drop plank or stealer, but usually no more than one or two. Many kits still give methods that are as if no one working there has ever studied how a ship is planked and can be frustrating. If the hull is to be coppered or painted, fillers and such are not an issue though as the planking will be covered up.
Allan

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AllanKP69 said:
There are great tutorials on line and in print on how to edge bend or spile planks that have been given here at SoS. Key is making sure the strakes all end in the rabbet. There are the few exceptions that require a drop plank or stealer, but usually no more than one or two. Many kits still give methods that are as if no one working there has ever studied how a ship is planked and can be frustrating. If the hull is to be coppered or painted, fillers and such are not an issue though as the planking will be covered up.
Allan

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Thanks for the tip Allan the planking videos. For my 3rd project I would like to try planking a kit with better quality wood that will not be painted, which for me will require an advanced skill level, as such described & shown in your response, but I like new challenge's. Darryl
 
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