I am pretty sure, that there will be first a separate kit for the midship section and later on a second separate kit for the complete ship - so two different kits
Very good design and timber processing. Many thanks, Tom for keeping us updated with the development progress!
Very good work and preparation - I have the feeling, that this will get a great kit 
We used plexiglass for the first time in kit. It has many advantages,It doesn't deform easily. More accurate in size than wood.
At the same time, it is transparent and can clearly observe the condition of keel and rib during installation.
I hope this scheme will not be stolen at will,
At the same time, it is transparent and can clearly observe the condition of keel and rib during installation.
I hope this scheme will not be stolen at will,
Fantastic idea
Great to see new materials 'in action', the plexiglass looking very promising for the jig.
GREAT IDEA TOM, MAYBE CAN USE AS A CASE, JUST AN IDEA. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE ALL DON
My friend - what a great idea with the plexiglass !!!
Something completely new and I think it is a very good idea, especially to keep the accuracy very high.
I think, that this build will raise also the accuracy in a new level, when I take a look at the frame construction - with you new photos we can get a much better impression of this work - this is once more a very big step in the POF-modeling - WOW
And you put more (positive) stress and pressure on us modelers - we have also to work more accurate to get the best result
BTW: also the details on the mortar is looking very good - can hardly wait to see more of this development
Interesting will be also how to solve the front and back side of your plexiglass jig - I think it has to be removable, for the later internal work, often you need access from this side. So how will be the plexiglass elements connected? Glued and / or with screws or only slots - sorry for too much questions..... I will wait and see
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Excellent idea. Much better than MDF. I’m just wondering a couple of things: how can you do the midships first and then the rest of the ship later; and, how much will the entire ship cost?
I don‘t think I’ve ever spent more than $500 for a kit. this will probably be at least $1,000 or more. Don’t tell the wife.
It's really a good idea. I'm going to try to connect some parts with screws
I also found this problem in the production. If one or two sides can be removed, it will bring great convenience for installation
Excellent work Tom. 
The price of this section model is initially set at about 300$
Thank you,Excellent work Tom.
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Will there be an issue gluing wood frames to plexiglass or any non-porous surface? Need to use cyano glue?
We need to use special adhesive for plexiglass. In addition, I'm making some screw connection blocks so that two sides can be removed
Plexiglass is very good, but it has one disadvantage: it is very easy to break. I need to make some reinforcing blocks inside