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Yeah the laminations do look very odd Being I am mostly into S and O scale maybe a source of plans that I can resize would be better option? It would be a good reason to cast some metal detail parts Should a plank by plank method with wood bending be a starting place or maybe a solid wood core with a thin flexable planking matertial glued to core method? Do not want to start another hobby at the moment but would be fun to build a ship or two just as a fun exersize in modeling.

S scale, 1/64 - - - - this, is a 1/64 scale 40' (length on deck) Cutter,
   
built plank on frame, from my own original lines drawing. It was my first "plank on frame model", and it took six months to loft the 28, double sawn basswood frames, cut the frames, erect them on the keel, and plank the hull with 1/32" X 3/32" mahogany strips. The deck was planked with 1/32" X 1/8" basswood strips. Each plank had to be tapered end to end.
"Should a plank by plank method with wood bending be a starting place ?"
I had built several solid hull models before attempting this. I would highly recommend you do the same.
There are lessons to be learned, about every aspect of modeling a sail powered vessel. Wait until most of those are learned and perfected, before starting a plank on frame hull
After I accomplished the first Plank on Frame, I built the second, a 17' Whitehall skiff, to hang astern. Yes 1/64th scale.
3-3/8" long
   
   
I am thinking about building a plank on frame, waterline model, of a 68' lumber schooner, for my On30 modules.
Ship's curves, are a particularly trying "learning curve". A solid hull model is quicker, and easier on the nerves. :o