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tomocj

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First plank on frame
« on: February 10, 2009, 06:58:24 pm »
Looking to have a go at plank on frame (static)any suggestions as to which kit ?made a couple of boats and loads of R/C planes from plans so not to bad at building ,but would not like overstretch myself first go .Chris
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Re: First plank on frame
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2009, 07:00:55 pm »
I dived in the deep end with the Billings Cutty Sark. Found the planking OK but the rigging was something else.  <:(

Go on give it a go.  :-))

Doug
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tomocj

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Re: First plank on frame
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2009, 07:20:34 pm »
Doug are the billings kits the ones with the 2 hull sides built flat then joined?Chris
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Re: First plank on frame
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2009, 07:37:02 pm »
Chris

Not the kit I had, it was built on full frames. However, that was in 1975. It's a large kit nearly a metre long, but looks good when finished. Unfortunately, mine has been in store for some time. I must get it out (113 on my list of things to do  {:-{ )

HTH

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tomocj

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Re: First plank on frame
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2009, 07:48:05 pm »
Doug Think they make two of them,your one being the larger,its the smaller one that is split into two then joined .Chris
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Re: First plank on frame
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2009, 12:45:39 am »
When choosing plank on frame kits you should decide if you want a static model or a working model, and buy accordingly.

Static models will have lots more detail, but are not always suitable to convert to RC.
Any conversion will take a fair bit of planning.

A working model will have less detail. Less bits to knock off, and less rigging to foul the running rigging and booms. It will also have consideration for servos, Rx, etc., in the design.

I have almost been caught myself, and wasted a lot of time researching an unsuitable kit. :embarrassed:
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Re: First plank on frame
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2009, 04:14:02 am »
Chris,

I built the Billing Nordkap as my first plank on frame model. It is designed as a static model, but many have been motorised, including mine. I found it to be an excellent kit, and would be much easier to build as a static model unless you have had some experience of RC boats.

Peter.
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Re: First plank on frame
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2009, 08:51:14 am »
My first one was am armed pinnace from Pannart, dated around 1719. Makes up into a real cracker and is inexpensive.
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tomocj

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Re: First plank on frame
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2009, 09:02:05 am »
Like the look of the Armed Pinnace.
Chris

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barryfoote

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Re: First plank on frame
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2009, 11:00:17 am »
Quote from: tomocj on February 11, 2009, 09:02:05 am
Like the look of the Armed Pinnace.
Chris



She is a beauty and is actually of the period about 1800. If you decide to go with her, I have some photos of mine, during and after the build. They are of the old fashioned variety on paper, but I can re photograph them and email them to you as a guide.
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tomocj

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Re: First plank on frame
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2009, 02:24:51 pm »
seen a couple in the magazines that have won prizes they did a fantastic job .Chris
 
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Re: First plank on frame
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2009, 04:16:06 pm »
I've built several plank-on-frame period boats.

Billings are cheaper than Amati/Sergal/panart, especially with the current state of the Euro.  However the quality of the kits is not so good, the timber tends to have too coarse a grain.
I would recommend one of the JOKita kits, the Nelson navy series.  Start with one of the small ones.  JOKita are very helpful as well

Ken
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