Clamps for attaching planks on model wooden ships by Kevin Kenny.
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- čas přidán 4. 09. 2024
- During the construction of the HMS Thorn ( SWAN CLASS ) I first came across this problem when i had to install the internal planks. Although i had purchased screw clamps before which i used successfully on plank on frame models these would could not be used on a fully framed model. After researching the internet i decided to develop my own using the best features of other clamps i found. Over time i am sure i will modify and improve these units.
Great idea those home made clamps.
What a great idea for clamps, thank you.
Thank you Kevin! I will make some of these up. CEK
4-40 bolts 1 1/2 inches (I had to go back and listen again because my memory is fungible.) Hardwood "nuts" tapped. I have some Ipe planking that might satisfy. Thanks for the design. It looks effective and economical.
Thanks Kevin made a hull for Carl Moran tug. It's done wishing the clamp video was earlier. Thank you planning to make more clamps for next build. Thank you
I've built a number of ships, including the Constitution and Victory and never used a clamp on any of them. I use a combination of fast wood glue (Evo Stick) and superglue. The superglue has to be thick glue, superglue comes in three thicknesses and the thin will just soak straight in and be no use. When i have the plank ready to fit, I use the superglue at the bow and on each separate rib. I also spread the top of the plank, which is to meet the one above, with wood glue, interspersed with thick superglue. As you hold the plank in place with your fingers, the superglue holds it quite quickly to the rib and the plank above and then you move along, spreading your fingers and holding the plank tight to the plank above as you progress along the frame. The superglue gives you the speed to do this, whilst the wood glue gives it the ultimate strength to hold it. Try it, I assure you it works.
Interesting. So, you must work from the top of the ship down as you plank? Also, do you wear nitryl gloves as protection from the superglue? I am beginning to build a small Maine fishing boat (pof) and am researching techniques.
@@dooleyfussle8634 Yes, always work from the top dow. if you are double planking the frame I always use the white wood as a guide to the tapering required on the finishing wood. Do the first plank how ever you like and beginning on the second row down use the method above. You will also find that superglue makes wood glue go off very fast. Every surface has to be covered in wood glue from start to finish, this gives it enormous strength, no nail holes, no cracking between planks. My ships are in my conservatory for years, which is red hot in summer, froze in winter and the planking doesn't have a single split anywhere and no unsightly nail holes. Don't be afraid to use a plank bender the scissor type, as they are very good. Some people frown on them for some reason, why I can't imagine as the marking is on the inside, out of sight. If you are doing any rigging look on eBay for Steiglitz splinter forceps and get two p[airs, you can weave and tie rigging so easy with a pair in each hand. Then buy some metal bow wire, hand needle threaders and using your forceps and the needle threaders you can rig blocks so easily. I don't use gloves as being an ex plumber I think my rhino hide fingers are immune to bubonic plague.
A fantastic idea. I have several ideas this can be used for also.
Excellent video, thanks for the precious tips!
Glad you like it, they continue to work great.
This is beautiful work, congratulations. I wish I knew how to do it :)
Nice clamps Kevin.
Looks good
Excellent video thanks 🙏
How about using a pair of washers on a bolt then slipping a spacer, or gluing it to one of the washers, to keep the washers parallel?
Very nice
Complimenti e grazie per le dritte che hai dato😀
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thnaks for the pointers :)
Very useful, thanks.
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Thank you for your video it was a great help. I love the screw- in clamps with a small rectangular piece to hold the plank in place. I am currently making a swan class ship named HMS Fly. I am second planking and cannot find suitable clamps. Where can I get them?
You will have to search for the type of clamps you want. model expo, micro mart, amazon all have various clamps
You actually need a minimum of clamps if you are prepared to cut the planks and heat bend them on a jig so they need a minimum of pressure to hold in place. I have come a long way since i made this video and now would not use screw clamps. If you have the time you might want to watch a 7 series video on planking. I call it Planking 101.
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There is also an excellent paper written by David Antscherl www.admiraltymodels.com/Planking_primer.pdf which explains the process.
Finally, you must be building a kit and not scratching the HMS Fly. He and Greg Herbert have a 4 book series on the Swan class which has turned out to be one of the best set of reference books i ever read. If you plan lots of modeling in the future i highly recommend purchasing these books. They are available on Sea Watch books. seawatchbooks.com/collections/david-antscherl
@@kevinkenny5122 Thanks Kevin, I have found them! They are from America - Micromark. I can now continue with my second planking. Thanks again.
I will still continue to steam and bend my planks before fixing them in place!
Where online to get all the tools for ship building ?
R Terry hi Terry, the best place to start is Micro Mart and Model Expo. For larger stuff you can go directly to the brand owner,
. Jim Byrnes makes the best table top saw. Proxxon has a host of excellent model tools. Lee Valley also has high quality tools but tend to be on the expensive side. Take a look at my video on shop tools. In our hobby second hand tools are very useful. .
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I use rubber bands
You are correct, there are a number of applications where rubber bands do work.
I have progressed on the model and am now planking the outside of the hull. You may wish to follow video 90 onward czcams.com/video/rI3Uc_S_v1w/video.html
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