Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Baldrick on December 17, 2020, 07:22:16 pm
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I am struggling with the reasoning of double planking for my models deck ! The kit has a 1.5mm layer of lime wood deck strips and a second layer of 0.5mm strips of maple and this is all laid on top of 1.5mm plywood base layer. .. I have double layered the hull and this gives a nice smooth final finish. There must be a good reason for double layering the decks but it escapes me, just seems unnecessary . Previously all my single planking has turned out just OK . Is it just that maple is an expensive wood ?
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One would think that 1.5mm thick Lime Wood deck planks laid over a 1.5 mm thick Ply-Wood false deck would be more than sufficient for a model ship
The Lime Wood would also have a more life-like appearance %) ....you know...salt soaked, sun drenched :kiss:
Merry Christmas Baldrick.........Derek