Description
Planking Techniques for Model Ship Builders is a detailed reference guide designed to help both kit and scratch model makers master one of the most vital aspects of wooden shipbuilding: planking. Donald Dressel, an experienced ship modeller with decades of expertise, shares a wealth of knowledge on techniques, tools, and materials that simplify this often-overlooked stage of the craft.
This comprehensive manual covers everything from selecting the best woods—such as boxwood, pearwood, holly, cherry, ebony, and walnut—to shaping planks around the bow, using battens as guides, and managing the planking of false decks in kit models. It also explains the use of clinker-built planking as an alternative method and demonstrates practical approaches with jigs, clamps, forms, and even simple push pins. Whether you are a beginner tackling your first model or an experienced hobbyist looking to refine your techniques, this book offers invaluable insights to improve both precision and finish.
Practical, clear, and filled with expert tips, Planking Techniques for Model Ship Builders is an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about creating authentic and beautifully detailed wooden ships.
