Hi here again,with this model I actually used the hull of a plastic Shrimp Trawler "Suzanne", I enlarged the scale , also adding an extra 6" in her middle (lengthways) and changed her Bow section, instead of the canoe looking stem she has. She is a full deadwood no Hollow heel easier to plank but not as strong as a hollow heal build if you go aground (with the real deal) they they have more of a screwing effect on that area.
Same start up with the ply frames and ply keel, then using 10 & 8x 2mm planking (Limewood). same with all my carvels i average the planking out and use stealers where needed , all planking glued on using Super glue.
After the hull planked, then using Walnut cut to the size for the ribsI steam them using the electric kettle to steam them (as building this on the Trawler), they are cramped into position and let dry till later and then glued in , then a couple coats of resin to seal the inside of the hull.
After all the extra beams were installed using 2mm ply for the decking, then with the staunchon post I filed a round dowel shape on the base of each post, before placing them in the holes drilled to take them, the bulwark planking was then attached , then the false raise deck was put in place .
Then the step up removable wheel house made along with the removable sorting tray brine tanks.
Then a photo of all the bits n pieces made prior to painting , and the finished model.
thanks for looking.....