Time for action – adding planks to the pier with DupliFrames

DupliFrames are the stronger cousin of DupliVerts. It will take one plank and make dozens out of it and use the same object that you made to control the rails of the pier. The following steps will help you to add planks to the pier with DupliFrames:

1. Now, with the RMB, select the cube you made to establish the length of the pier. In the Properties window, select the Object button in the header. It is the button with the cube on it. Change the name from Cube to Plank.
2. In the 3D View's Properties panel in the Transform subpanel, set the Dimensions to X: 8.00, Y: 1.000, and Z: 0.150.
3. Zoom out so you see the plank. Press G and move the plank to the land end of the rails.
4. Press Shift + RMB and select the Pier Railing Path.
5. Press Ctrl + P to parent the rails to the plank. Select Object from the pop-up menu.
6. Zoom in to the plank. Select the plank and move it so that it is beyond the right end of the rails. Center it between the...