Sunday, June 19, 2011

H.M.S. Surprise (Hull Planking Begins)


I don't care what anyone says, hull planking is the most difficult part to do when it comes model ship building.
One would think that with a kit this expensive ($700 CDN) Artesania Latina would have provided strakes for a double planking the hull option. Though single planking the hull does produce a more realistic effect when done right, double planking produces a much smoother and cleaner look.
I would recommend that anyone wishing to get into wooden model ship building to pick up" Planking Techniques for Model Ship Builders" by Donald Dressel. It is a must if you wish to venture into model ship building.
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8 comments:

  1. Ludo WeydenJune 19, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Nice job, looks very smood... And damn you work fast! Cheers!

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  2. -Warren ZoellJune 19, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Thanks Ludo - I worked solidly for 16 hours just get this point on the hull.

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  3. Pablo J. ÁlvarezJune 19, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Those are the 16 hours better utilized I ever seen.

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  4. -Warren ZoellJune 19, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    LOL!!

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  5. DiegoJune 20, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I can not believe you already have the helmet. You are quick, not who I remember.
    By the way, had never seen the construction of a wooden boat. thanks

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  6. -Warren ZoellJune 20, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Gracias Diego, pero el forro del casco se ha hecho más que empezar. Tengo que cortar ahora a las troneras antes de que pueda continuar. El siguiente paso en el forro del casco es el más difícil y que la tablazón de dos curvas.

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  7. Pat TillettJune 21, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Looks good! $700? Wow!!!

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  8. -Warren ZoellJune 21, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    $700 is a lot.

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