Planking Continues

| August 1, 2006

At this point, it might be a good idea to repeat the motto of smart model shipwrights: I will be familiar with the instructions, remember that they might not be in proper order, or as clear as they could be, and at each stage in the process will consider the implications of later steps. Yes, […]

Planking Begins

| July 18, 2006

The first planking of the hull has begun, using cyanoacrylate to tack the planks in place, and carpenter’s wood glue for the full glue-up. The planks are drilled at each bulkhead, and push-pins used to hold them in place while the glue cures. Following every piece of planking advice I’ve ever heard, I’m planking the […]