Yes, it's quite a lot of work but very enjoyable. I do tend to spend a lot of time in the workshop as She likes it that way.
I might post a blog when it's finished. I decided not to at the moment, on the grounds that it takes a lot of research as there are No actual drawings from the makers. I'm guestimating the dimensions and locations and sizes from all the sources I can and am going for the average look on the water. I don't think it will bear close scrutiny for too long.
Just caught your letter before I posted, John.
I cannot access the inside wall of the hull because of the mass of frames and the first deck (the promenade deck ) is glued into place, so I'm forced to work only from the outside.
I shall go along with Nemisis's idea of inserting plastic circles which I can punch out on my fly press and then seal them with Colin's idea. (where would I be without the wonderful, knowledgeable Mayhemers
You are correct about there being No circles around the windows in the plating. Now They WAS fun constructing, but I digress.
I let you all know how the port holes turn out.
Ken