Ship Model Deck planking ,Tips and Tricks #11 Update

This is an updated Version of my Tips and Tricks Video #1 , and we go much more into depth of the Technique how to install the Planks. and we try out different Styles of caulking .

[@Cadenceminge]

Permanent marker wins the test for me ;-) thanks for video

[@davaoshipmodeller]

That was the purpose of this Video , to show you the different options of caulking .

[@danielbrown543]

This really helped me get started with my project 😊

[@davaoshipmodeller]

I am really glad you like it, thank you

[@ketohiker7040]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to demonstrate these methods.

[@davaoshipmodeller]

You are welcome, I am glad you like it .

[@MartinJel]

There is one more method I've used with success. After cutting your planks to length and laying 10 of them top to bottom as you do with the Sharpie, I glue black construction paper to the edges and on only one end as well. When dry, I run my blade between each pair of planks to cut the paper to conform to each edge. Once laid on the false deck, I scrape the deck rather than sand it. That way, the deck is kept clean and the caulking is uniform.

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Something very interesting which I have to keep in mind. Sounds like a clean and easy solution . Thank you for sharing

[@dennistrue6473]

Have you ever put a sealer and a varnish on the deck afterwards? Did it danage the caulking?

[@Holystone48]

Excellent, you are a very good teacher! Thank you very much...

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Thank you! 😃

[@alexanderbulimov7836]

Thank you, great video, very helpful! Love the explanation of how to properly shape the edge planks.

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Thank you , I am glad that it's useful for you

[@silenttraveler1647]

Total Awesomeness… 🙏

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Thank you very much , I am glad you like it

[@johnreid5539]

Thappy New Year to you and thank you for your guidance deck planking...great video

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Happy new Year , that Video was long overdue . Hope it will be helpful !?

[@lancecaldwell3874]

Excellent! I just got schooled! Great advice and method. Thread is the best because it resembles the real thing. I geuss you could use brown thread for old bleached look. Not cotton!! Great advice. Cheers!

[@davaoshipmodeller]

I am glad to give you an Idea.

[@robertrichardson6287]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@davaoshipmodeller]

So glad you like it

[@raviadivarekar9246]

great suggestions thanks

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Glad you like it

[@dougdays8095]

looks so good with the little staggering!

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Thank you I am glad you like it

[@dougdays8095]

wellll heyy... thank youuu ! your years of experience at our fingertips

[@dougdays8095]

just found ya today, trying to build my first ever model, of any kind , an 17$ dollar Amazon lazer cut , the Planking , kicked my buttt so bad

[@davaoshipmodeller]

@@dougdays8095 thank you very much

[@davaoshipmodeller]

@@dougdays8095 not always the best choice but good luck anyway and have fun

[@jimmd53]

Great video and thank you for these tips. I will try the thread technique. One question please, how do you simulate the nails in the deck planking or do you leave it out. Jim Semertzides

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Thank you and I am glad that you give it a Try . I don't do Nail Markings since they are so tiny in the correct Scale. On my San Juan Nepomuceno I imitated it once with Toothpicks but I never will do it again since it's sooooo time consuming . My Opinion : don't make any Nail Marks it will look unnatural .

[@kevinm3751]

Here is a tip for you, instead of using the oil pastels or marker to get the tar gap is to dye your glue. It works great and gives an even more realistic look and not only that it is a lot less messy and unlike the pastel it drys and does not come back to haunt you. I favor using an oil paint to dye my glue. It also works to eliminate the yellowing of pva glue since it has a permanent color.

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Sounds like a good Idea , but how do you handle oozing Glue ? Will it not difficult to remove Fingerprints and excess Glue on the Planks ?Thank you

[@sugarraybear]

Good video

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Thank you, I hope it will inspire

[@alkekongen]

Thank you so much😄

[@davaoshipmodeller]

You're welcome 😊

[@johndutrow7361]

well done

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Thank you

[@jonvicsison4895]

Awesome tips sir! May I know what kind of wood planking you recommend?I was thinking birchwood veneer is suitable?

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Thank you . Well that Question is not easy to answer . In my Opinion the Veneer has to fit to the overall Style and Color of the Model it should be not too dark or too light and it should have a fine grain . I can 't give any general advise what Wood to use, sorry.

[@edcubitt9175]

I know how to cut a bulkhead with plywood but how do you get structural integrity when cutting frames? I presume you need to glue 1 or more layers to prevent splitting? Hope this is clearer Ed

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Yes Ed and sorry but English is not the Language I grow up with LOL . The Frames becomes rigid in combination with the false Keel and false Deck , some Ships ( Plans ) provide additional horizontal Frames .

[@alkekongen]

Very nice video. Question: were du I get a chopper like yours?? Alv

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Thank you very much . The chopper is from AMATI , but I believe there are other Companies who are selling the same Type of Strip Cutter

[@edcubitt9175]

I would like to try a plank on frame model but would welcome advice on how to make the frames

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Not sure what exactly you mean by this ? Do you want to make a scratch Build ? In that Case you need Plans they include also drawings for the Frames . If you need further Assistance , don't be shy to contact me . Thanks

[@lexitnute1306]

Davao

[@davaoshipmodeller]

Oo naman , may lain pa ?? He3x

[@foreveryoung5361]

Тьі на кого работаеш? 🤨

[@davaoshipmodeller]

I am holding a Dealership from AMATI and OCCRE here in the Philippines , but this Video is just a Tips and Tricks Video to help others .