Full size printed plan 1:16 Scale Spanish Fishing Boat L 401/2” Suitable for Radio Control

SPANISH FISHING BOAT

Full size printed plan on two 48” x 35” and 45” x 32” sheets

Five Page article with description and modeling notes

Note: for experience model builder no building notes

You may find several articles online for building

Scale 1:16

Length 40 1.2”

Beam 11 ½”

Suitable for radio control

By JIM POTTINGER

The characteristic shape of these Spanish boats was in stark contrast to the Scottish fishing boats I have been accustomed to, and whilst the hulls and standard of construction was impressive I have always felt that the overall appearance was let down by the rather rickety and cluttered outfit above decks, and the window glazing of the wheelhouses was more akin to a van or mobile home. Possibly these features were acceptable due to the more benign waters being fished in contrast to our boats fishing in the more boisterous northern waters.

The feature of the hull that immediately strikes you is the fullness of the deckline fore and aft. quite large beam, and the long length of parallel sides at the deck level resulting in tremendous flare especially at the bow.

This could make planking somewhat difficult. but the illustrations show the manner how this is overcome in full size practice.

The upper hull sides over much of the length is planked with thicker planks. tapered at the ends, and shows a different run of planking in the lower half of the hull at the stern, note also that the bulwarks around the stern has vertical planks where the curve is greatest, the excellence of the carpentry is obvious.