18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking KitWhether at a club meeting, or on Model Ship World, one of the most frequently asked questions is how do I plank a hull. In response, the NRG has developed its first kit: a half hull of an 18th century merchant ship. The purpose of the kit is to teach the novice model builder how to plank a hull the way it was actually done in the shipyard. This process is known as spiling. The kit includes all the materials needed to produce the half hull. The