• Starting the Hull

• First Planking

• Gun Deck Planking

• Upper Deck & Planking

• Hull - First Planking

• Hull - Second Planking / Rudder

• Sanding & Painting Hull

• Wale, Cheeks & Bulwarks

• Outer Decoration / Stern Fascia

• Cannons & Channels

• Deck Fixtures & Fittings

• Preparing the Masts

• Preparing the Blocks etc.

• Rigging the Masts

• Main Rigging

Cut out the keel,walnut prow and the bulkheads and give them a thorough sanding. I sanded the stern area of the false keel to about half it's thickness here as the width of the stern with the second planking attached needs to be the same thickness as the rudder post. Glue and tape the prow along with the two keel parts. It's now time to dry fit the bulkheads in place, along with the lower deck. At this stage once you are happy that the parts fit bevel the front and rear bulwarks along with the edges so that they will be in contact with the planks. Do this at several points along the hulls length to establish the correct amount of bevel.It is essential that this is done correctly to enable the planks to run flat across the length of the hull. Once this is done the you can glue the bulkheads into their final position while the false deck is sited correctly.

I fitted my keel into a keel clamp now as it made it allot easier to work with. The notes say to glue the false deck now but I found it easier to plank first, then fit. Please refer to the notes for the other hull components that need to be fitted.

NOTE:

This is one of the most important stages of the build and great care should be taken to make sure every piece is seated and glued correctly. If you get this wrong it could ruin the entire build!

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