thank you Cj.....always encouraging to know.
done a little more today.........
first cut as template for the side openings to the bulwarks and shelter decks where the passenger gates are for the gangways for foot sloggers..........
then it was a case of methodically and carefully marking these out as any mistakes would be a glaring mess.
also contrary to the plans, the two forward openings are the same size, same length and height where as the aft one is same length but of a lesser height than the other two.
the gates are all same width.
the rear ramp was also marked and all were cut out in my usual way of pilot holes and then reaming out using the side shank of the bit
I also marked up for the hull belting onto the hull, and cut the first layer from 1.5mm ply........this will be glued on tomorrow using 2 part epoxy.
all goes well, and hopefully once the first layer of belting is attached and set, a square stringer of obeche will be glued and pinned with brass pins to the wooden layer and then sanded to shape.