Someone asked me the other day , " What are you up to ,on the Weekend " , I repied with " Gluing , screwing and Torturing ( Pause ) sheets of Plywood . Funny thing , he gave me the strangest look !
Doesn't Everyone ??
With the Bottom 2 layers complete and the second skin on the sides progressing from the front , I have also made a start on the conical bow section . Made from strips of 25mm timber narrowed at one end ,layed vertically over some temporary forms to create the shape . Epoxy glue is forced into the gaps between and when set , the assembly will be removed and fiberglassed on the inside .
Removed the Conical bow and have added the layers of fiberglass to the inside of the strip planks , this can now be glued back into place and we can continue with the fairing of this section into the main Hull .
( OH No , more Sanding !! ) .
Additional layers of fiberglass will be added on the outside once I'm happy with the shape and we will have created a nice solid timber strip plank sandwich . ( Tasty Huh )
I'm glad I kept the Conical Bow design , it makes a real point of difference over the typical plywood boat design .
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