When it comes to building ship model kits, it is vital to place the 1st plank very carefully and perfectly. Find out from the plans and/or the written kit instructions the position of the initial plank. In “real” shipbuilding it was standard to begin planking at the keel and work upwards. However, when it comes to building model boat kits, the scale modelers generally begin the 1st plank in one of the three positions mentioned below:
Now take the 2nd plank and transfer this point on to it. On every plank, make an arrow pointing towards the bow. In addition, mark every plank “P” for the port (left) and “S” for starboard (right). Always keep in mind that the initial plank will not be tapered. From point A, a handheld plank bender must be utilized in order to softly crimp the plank toward the bow. Test fit the plank. If required, make use of the plank bender once again by softly crimping between the preceding crimps. It’ll add to the curvature of the plank. The process is required to be repeated until you’re contented with the bend of the plank. Now that the initial plank has been shaped, it’s now time to get it fitted and fixed in place. Make sure you take into account that the 1st plank will not be tapered. In order to get the initial plank fixed in place, consider making use of PVA glue. To ensure that you’re on the right track of building ship model kits, it’s vital to check that the initial planks are symmetrical and check that they’re a mirror image of each other at the stern and the bow.
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