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Baldrick

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Why two layers
« on: December 17, 2020, 07:22:16 pm »




  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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Re: Why two layers
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2020, 08:16:10 pm »

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:



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