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6. Plank-on-bulkhead (POB) construction.


amount of detail that can be added to the hull. For example, none of the internal detail can be shown.


If the modeler is careful when cutting the bulkheads, it will only be necessary to sand the bulkheads to a limited extent to refi ne the hull of the model.


Plank-on-frame (POF) construction: this, as far as I am concerned, is the most interesting technique of them all. Whether you purchase the plans with the frames drawn for you or if you only use the basic drawings, which includes the body plan, and develop your own frames, this technique opens a whole range of model options. (Figure 7)


With this construction technique the modeler has various options. T ese options include half-models that display the internal structure and furniture, a hull that is only planked to a limited extent to show the frame detail, or a fully-planked hull. T is technique can be used to build specifi c parts of the ship, such as a gun station. Basically, you can build the hull to display any detail you desire.


On the other hand, this technique takes longer to design and build. It is less forgiving than the other techniques because all the frames are constructed individually and then they are assembled. If the frame is not completely correct, it cannot be sanded to size. If the modeler wants to design the frames, specifi c drawing tools are needed.


T e tools and skill set needed are a bit more specialized than with the solid hull and bread-and- butter techniques. If you want to develop the frames yourself, you need a good drawing table with drawing tools or a computer with a CAD system. You either need to have the stock pre-cut to the appropriate thicknesses or a thickness sander. You also will need a scroll saw. And last of all, you need a healthy amount of patience.


One last note on this technique. Before you can start developing and building the hull frames, you need to have a good understanding of the form of the hull. T is is necessary to know if you are making mistakes.


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