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Old 07-01-2006, 10:10 PM
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Default Re: single/double planking
I need to echo and agree with what the others have said. The 2nd layer is good for covering any mistakes made with the first. Another point is that ships planking seldom if ever reached more then 24' so scale planks would be less then 6 inches long in 1:48 scale. It's tuff to get the planks to fit correctly on a plank on Bulkhead (POB). The bulkheads are normally not spaced correctly. Using scale planks with POB makes it difficult for you to get the correct plank support and the correct repeat pattern because again there is no support. If you want to use scale planks and the correct plank repeats you only have a few options. 1. Double plank. this allows the 1st layer of planking to support the 2nd so you don't have to worry about where the bulkheads are. 2. Use fillers between the bulkheads so you have something to support the 1st and only planking. 3. add bulkheads to provide the support. Myself, I find double planking relaxing. It allows me to spend more time working on my ship.
Mike
 
 
 
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