HMS Victory

[Bri62]

Will be following with interest, built a few in my late teenage years (many moons ago) but could never get the last few planks right and don't start me on the rigging, anyways all the luck Martin :smiling3:

[OldMart]

Will be following with interest, built a few in my late teenage years (many moons ago) but could never get the last few planks right and don't start me on the rigging, anyways all the luck Martin :smiling3:

Thanks Bri. I think I shall need it. Martin

[Tworrs]

That is great start Martin, just take one step at a time, and if I can do it anyone can.
Cheers
Garry

[OldMart]

That is great start Martin, just take one step at a time, and if I can do it anyone can.
Cheers
Garry

Thanks Garry. Got two planks on yesterday, just waiting for a third to dry, then should be able to get a fourth later. Martin

[OldMart]

Take the dog out while I'm waiting. Cheers Martin.

[boatman]

Martin can you please fit on full size pics as i cant see these small thumbnails all that well
chrisb

[Jim R]

Slow and steady is the way with this I reckon. Looks neat work.

[OldMart]

Martin can you please fit on full size pics as i cant see these small thumbnails all that well
chrisb

If you tap the photo it will come up a lot clearer Chris. Good day Martin.

[OldMart]

Slow and steady is the way with this I reckon. Looks neat work.

Thanks Jim. There is a couple or three places I'm not too sure about, however the beauty of this planking is that it all gets covered with more planks, on the second lot. Martin

[rtfoe]

Double planking, I've seen a Russian lady builder Babarov, Babushka, Bacharov or something like that on Youtube doing double planking on some of her wooden ships. The under layer almost seems rough until the second layer goes on. Then the trimmings.
How many planks can you average in a day Martin? So much work just to get the skin done. Hat tipped.

Cheers,
Wabble

[OldMart]

Double planking, I've seen a Russian lady builder Babarov, Babushka, Bacharov or something like that on Youtube doing double planking on some of her wooden ships. The under layer almost seems rough until the second layer goes on. Then the trimmings.
How many planks can you average in a day Martin? So much work just to get the skin done. Hat tipped.

Cheers,
Wabble

Hi. I only do a couple each side. First I pin them on wet and let them dry to shape. Then I glue them into place, while getting the next lot ready. A bit fiddly I know, but I find it works okay. Martin

[OldMart]

Forgot to say, I do bend the planks to shape, before pining them. Martin

[OldMart]

Good morning everyone. Not doing anything for a couple of days.
But! I have been pondering about some kind of turntable that I could put my model on, it would help a great deal in the future. Does anyone know if there is such a thing on the market, or would I have to make one? Advice gratefully accepted. All the best Martin.

[Airborne01]

Good morning everyone. Not doing anything for a couple of days.
But! I have been pondering about some kind of turntable that I could put my model on, it would help a great deal in the future. Does anyone know if there is such a thing on the market, or would I have to make one? Advice gratefully accepted. All the best Martin.

Check out Ikea's wooden Lazy Susan mate - inexpensive, well-made and robust! I've had one for years, absolutely love it!
Steve

[OldMart]

Thanks a lot Steve. It will come in handy, especially when I'm painting and doing the rigging. Have fun Martin.