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I am planning the build of a 1:48 model of the SS South American. This model will be 6 feet long and 12 inches wide. I am wondering about the best material for frames. I am thinking 1/2" plywood or 1/2" or 3/4" pine. Which would be best to hold nails for the planking? Plywood to me seems to porous to hold nails. Or should I glue the planking instead of nailing?
Do realize I have great drawings for the ship but no information regarding construction of a model. Basically it will be scratch built. I do have Peter Davies-Garner's book RMS Titanic, A Modelmaker's Manual but haven't had to time to read it. In the meantime will make the time to read his book. Might actually answer my questions?
Thanks
Do realize I have great drawings for the ship but no information regarding construction of a model. Basically it will be scratch built. I do have Peter Davies-Garner's book RMS Titanic, A Modelmaker's Manual but haven't had to time to read it. In the meantime will make the time to read his book. Might actually answer my questions?
Thanks