Now I’m ready to build wood hatch covers.
They won’t look this cool.
They won’t look this cool.
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Proof of concept to see if it’ll work. I’ll have to clean them up a little a recut some of them. But I think it’ll turn out okay.
This is what I was hoping for. 
A nice outcome, Vic!
I can’t really cover any more hatches. We need to get inside to run lights.
Installing more hatch frames.
I’m using a light diffusing film for the cabin. Some light comes out of the portals. I’ll need to use a light block kit to black out any cracks so the light won’t show through seams. 
Also, I wish I had waited to install rails until adding lights. Too many things to break while moving the superstructure around. 
Vic,
I'm so glad you're a few months ahead of me on this project, I'm learning a lot from you.
Thanks for everything you've been posting, keep it up!
Jeff
PS: Haven't been able to get back to my ship for the past week or so, home renovation projects taking priority again
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I take it you’re meaning you’re learning from my mistakes?Vic,
I'm so glad you're a few months ahead of me on this project, I'm learning a lot from you.
Thanks for everything you've been posting, keep it up!
Jeff
PS: Haven't been able to get back to my ship for the past week or so, home renovation projects taking priority again
Learning from everything you do. It's a good thing.
‘Struth!