Head (Deck)

Planking the Head before installing…

Planking Head

I had to grind out the hole for the Bowsprit.

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Stern Section

Added these Windows which were same size as Fun Ports

I used my Dremel Sander to sand it down so it curves along with the Stern.

Stern Windows sanded down

Micromark Mini-Sander

I found that the Micromark Mini Belt-Sander worked great for this job!

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Bow Section Filler

Begin Bow Section

Put in plates

Inserting Balsa Wood Filler Blocks

I had to take a trip to Hobby Lobby to pick up some balsa wood blocks for the bow section.

It always helps to have a good surface area for the Planks to glue onto.

First Bow Fillers

Middle Fillers

End Pieces done

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Gun Ports and Bulkhead

I am just starting this after contemplating it for a day or 2. ..

Gun Ports Gun Deck all in

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Gun Deck Installed

Deck Test Installed

Gluing Down

Stirrers with Rubber Band as Clamps

I put the Masts in to make sure both halves lined up…

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Attaching Bulkhead Support Beams

Clamping for Glue to dry

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Some Typical Deck Arrangements

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Deadeye and Tying off onto Shrouds

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Gun Port Starboard Side

Glued the 2 pieces together

Gluing Strips

The Instructions tell you to use Contact Cement but White Glue is just as effective and way less messy! Also you get a few seconds to make adjustments before it grabs too hard to move.

I just Plank over the Gaps and take them out later

I line the insides of the Notches with SuperGlue to harden it

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