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Stern Gallery Planking

The Instructions called for 1.5x2mm Bokapi Planks for the Gallery Planking but I decided to use some spare .5x5mm Walnut Planks which I had lying around which I used my mini Table Saw to cut down to 2.5mm.

Sanding down the Gallery

I’m using some .5x5mm Walnut Planks which I cut down to 2.5mm. 🤔🙄

I also used Contact Cement.

Going up between Windows

I had to put those .5mm Strips inside the Windows to bring out the Windows more than they were.

Middle Window

I ended up cracking in two the Center Window as I was trying to fit it in the middle slot…

Priming

Quarter Deck / Poop Deck Planking

Begin Quarter Deck / Poop Deck

The length of each Plank is 80mm and 40mm for fills

Port side almost completed

I have to allow the glue to harden up along the edges so I can trim them.

Port Side done

Starting on the Starboard side. .. This is where I am after 2 Days of work. 🙄🤔

Just looking at the Planks that Artesania Latina gave me and I’m skeptical if I’m going to have enough??? ..

The .6 x 5 mm Mukali Planks I have left
Keep working

I’ve been wondering if I should include Trenails for the planks… I doubt I’ll go to that detail though.

Finished Planking now just trimming

Beginning to make the Turn

I’m slowly working my way around to the turn of the waist.

What I have so far…
From the Stern

Yeah. .. Notice the sharp bend on the last Bulkhead to the Transom. It’s very steep.

I find that I have to Soak the wood first for the Stern section. So… I’m doing it by eye so I may end up making some Fillers .. 🙄

Fixing cracks in Pre-Bent Planks 2x5mm Sappelle
Looking Bow on

I’m thinking to myself that maybe I should start planning more??? 🤔🙄😲

Lower Gun Deck Planking

Began Planking Lower Gun Deck
I cut out the Gun Port previous to Planking
Clamping
I use Contact Cement on the Bow

I use Titebond Translucent Wood Glue for the rest.

4 Planks down
4 Planks down

Like I mentioned before, I use Dap Contact Cement for the Bow Section. I swear it’s a miracle Glue! Holds really strong!

Then for the rest, I use Titebond Translucent Glue. I love this Glue! Very strong holding once set.

I plank over the Gun Port, then Saw it out.