Plank on Frame

[graham mcrobert 2Participant @grahammcrobert2]

hi there Im new on here and Im looking for a walk through on how to build a plank on frame hull as I have plans for HMS Illustrious at a 1:96 scale boat plus just wondered what thickness of ply should I use for the ribs and planks for the hull.

 

Edited By graham mcrobert 2 on 24/04/2012 22:26:13

[graham mcrobert 2Participant @grahammcrobert2]

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Graham

Here is a link to one of my Plank on Frame projects

The formers are 6mm thick using 10 x 3 planking

Waterproof PVA glue

http://www.modelboats.co.uk/albums/member_album.asp?a=565

Bob

[graham mcrobert 2Participant @grahammcrobert2]

thanks bob but its going to be a static model within the house

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Graham

Try 4mm for the frames and 2mm for the planks and use the best quality beech ply as it will give a better cut and the planks will bend without breaking.

Dont use nails or pins to fix the planks onto the frames as the ply will split, I suggest using a decent epoxy glue and clamping the planks in position whilst the glue sets.

Invest in a quality razor saw for all of the fiddly cuts and always use sharp tools.

Hope this helps

Paul

[John W EParticipant @johnwe]

Hi there; if this is your first plank on frame build, I would advise using Birch ply of no thinner than 5mm in thickness for the frames and keel; and for the planking I would either use Obechi or Lime wood (which come in various lengths and thicknesses) and which can be obtained from good model shops. Normally, I use between 6mm – 8mm wide planks 1.5 mm in thickness.

The planks are pinned with brass pins. These pins are roughly between 8mm and 10mm in length to the frames and also glued with Aliphatic wood glue – you can purchase that in a variety of sized bottles – the glue is yellow in colour but tends to dry clear ‘ish to an off cream colour.

If you want a good ‘walk-through’ build, may I suggest joining Mayhem Forum website – have a look on there – on the master build sections. Look for either the Cervia tug build or the Frederique Spashette build.

Also, on the Mayhem Forum, warship dept there is HMS York D98 at 1:96 scale build.

 

These may be of some help.

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=13888.0

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=7947.0

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=15073.0

Aye

John e

Bluebird

Edited By bluebird on 26/04/2012 13:57:58

[graham mcrobert 2Participant @grahammcrobert2]

Thankyou very much bluebird

[graham mcrobert 2Participant @grahammcrobert2]

well an update I have ordered myself an electric fretsaw machine and wood which is 6.5mm for the frames.

[steven smith 6Participant @stevensmith6]

I always look at youtube, they have a lot of tutorials.

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