Replicating Deck Treenails

[Ausierob]

Hi All, I'm new to wooden shipbuilding and enjoying it. First model is the Amati HMS Fly. Just completed laying the deck and now looking for ideas on how to replicate Treenails. Did a search here but didn't find anything that described options and how to, etc. Any links to threads greatly appreciated.
Also any discussions on making a display case?

Many thanks for any assistance.
Cheers,
Rob

 

[AllanKP69]

Hi Rob,
There is a post about making treenails here at SoS posted this past Monday that might be of interest. https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/threads/tricks-of-the-trade.15492/page-2#post-410790
Keep in mind that for your scale (I believe you kit is 1:64 scale) the wooden plugs that would be seen are only about 1/2mm in diameter and should be somewhat subtle to avoid appearing as a case of the measles. At this small size many choose to leave them out so you would not be alone if you decide to forgo them. Your choice in the end.
Allan

 

[JerryTodd]

You want the model to look like furniture or a ship?

Tren'ls are basically dowel-pins. If you're going for the home furnishing look (varnished wood) you're probably wanting them to contrast sharply with the planking; so use different color wood, brass rod, plastic rod, or whatever in your scale is about as big around as your thump. Drill the holes, put in the rods, and snip 'em off with flush cotters and file/sand to finish.

On a ship (unless it's a yacht, then see above) they're the same wood as the deck and you wont see them unless you're 1:48 scale or bigger, and still not see them unless the light's right..

They can also burnt in with the pointed tip of a soldering iron, but be careful.

You could also paint them on, or use a very fine permanent marker, but then you risk the ink spreading in the wood grain.

See the tren'ls on Victory?

 

[Ausierob]

Hi Rob,
There is a post about making treenails here at SoS posted this past Monday that might be of interest. https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/threads/tricks-of-the-trade.15492/page-2#post-410790
Keep in mind that for your scale (I believe you kit is 1:64 scale) the wooden plugs that would be seen are only about 1/2mm in diameter and should be somewhat subtle to avoid appearing as a case of the measles. At this small size many choose to leave them out so you would not be alone if you decide to forgo them. Your choice in the end.
Allan

Hi Allan, Your thread is exactly what I was looking for. Don't how I missed it. I get your point about size, I'm just experimenting at the moment, testing before committing. I did some on the wales and liked how it turn out, subtle but there.
Many thanks
Rob

 

[Ausierob]

You want the model to look like furniture or a ship?

Tren'ls are basically dowel-pins. If you're going for the home furnishing look (varnished wood) you're probably wanting them to contrast sharply with the planking; so use different color wood, brass rod, plastic rod, or whatever in your scale is about as big around as your thump. Drill the holes, put in the rods, and snip 'em off with flush cotters and file/sand to finish.

On a ship (unless it's a yacht, then see above) they're the same wood as the deck and you wont see them unless you're 1:48 scale or bigger, and still not see them unless the light's right..

They can also br burnt in with the pointed tip of a soldering iron, but be careful.

You could also paint them on, or use a very fine permanent marker, but then you risk the ink spreading in the wood grain.

See the tren'ls on Victory?
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Hi Jerry,
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm not committed to doing it yet. Like the idea of the look, as I did some on the wales and liked the outcome. It will be a lot of effort (isn't everything on these models) so want to be sure of the look. I like the little details, it satisfies my OCD
Many thanks,
Rob