On wooden ships, wooden pegs were driven in to hold the planks on at each frame . The external planking tree nail was only 1 1/2" in diameter. They were driven in flush with the planking. These would be almost invisible on most models. At 1:75 scale, this would be the size of a number 76 drill bit. If you feel you would like these, the easiest method would be to use an ultra fine brown pen using a light touch. On a painted model, they would not be visible.
As you go back in history, treenails were a maximum of inches. I believe that this size were used in ships that were built for ramming. I have never seen any documentation for a vessel concerning the size of its treenails. Only a general reference indicating the sizes used.
For those using mm, the treenail would be 38 mm on the full sized vessel..
As you go back in history, treenails were a maximum of inches. I believe that this size were used in ships that were built for ramming. I have never seen any documentation for a vessel concerning the size of its treenails. Only a general reference indicating the sizes used.
For those using mm, the treenail would be 38 mm on the full sized vessel..