Thanks a lot my friends for your help. No I do not have space for another "machine". Yes I could bend the plank with ease with my "put-that-plank-into-water" method. More of it later ....
OK lets start with one plank at the bow. Just to check out things, shapes and how I can do that without too much hassle.
First I had to make a groove into the oakwood to accomodate the plank.
Than as seen on a 1/1 scale wooden hull I needed this triangular profile. Gives the plank a little bit more contact with the ship.
Get the plank (right length and shape) into the water and directly out of it again. Leave it into the water just a few seconds. Take a towel and dry all water on the outside. I think if you need to bend it to say 90° you can let it soak for a longer time.
It went without problems and I am looking forward to get all planks on the hull sasp!
Take all your clamps and get the plank on the ship.
Skipper is very happy with the progress of the last few days!!