BILLINGS BOATS FLEVO MS PROGRESS 5

[Andy hopParticipant @andyhop65854]

Hi currently building a billings flevoms progess 5

Frame built and now on to planking , the first boat ive done

This way with the planking any tips & hints ???

[Andy hopParticipant @andyhop65854]

Planking

[Charles OatesParticipant @charlesoates31738]

Hi Andy, I don't recognise your model from the recent Billing kits but I do remember a progress kit from a long time ago, is it an old kit? I ask this because the wood for planking may be old and prone to splintering.

If you put planking in this sites search box you'll get some help by reading the various replies. You will also find that sometimes opinions vary as to the best sequence, here is mine for this type of hull.

Soak or steam planks to make them pliable 2 at a time, one for each side of the hull.

Ensure the keel stays straight and true as you apply the planks or you'll get a twisted hull.

Put first rows of planks on, starting at deck level so you'll have a neat top to the hull.

Then put planks along the keel, working up the hull row by row.

You'll now have an odd shaped gap to plank between the rows, shape planks as you go, you'll also have odd size planks, these are called stealers. Work steadily and methodically, it's a lot easier than it sounds.

That should get you started, ask again with any problems.

Charles

[Andy hopParticipant @andyhop65854]

Hi charles

I belive the kit is from late 60s early 70s the planking supplied

Is mahogany .

Thanks very much

Andy

[Charles OatesParticipant @charlesoates31738]

Hi again Andy, that's the kit I remember. It was reviewed and built in the old Model boat magazine, and I think I still have some scans of the build somewhere. If these are any use let me know and I'll forward them to you.

Charles

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