You should be fine… the ones that stuck on the frame for me were near the bottom (of the boat),
Starting with the third strake, we begin using pre-tapered strakes. At first, I was confused when the instructions show the tapered ends at the stern. That’s opposite to what I’ve seen on my ships. Apparently the strakes are supposed to swoop upward at the stern. Also, the directions say to lay the straight side down against the preceding plank with the tapered side up. (But it’s really down if the boat is right side up. I’m so confused!)
So I used an Exacto knife to bevel the end so it will fit the stern. Then I dipped the plank in water for about 15-20 seconds. I could then bend it carefully by hand. So far, so good. 
I glued it to the stern and clamped about 1/3 of the plank together and ran a thin line of thin ca along the seam between the planks. After it dries, I can shape, cut, and glue the bow using gel ca. I will then finish clamping and gluing the rest of the seam. 
New clamps for the Galilee boat. 
Hmm. 100# of clamping force. That should do it
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New clamps in use. In a few more strakes, I’ll have to start beveling plank edges and twisting planks like pretzels. 
Don’t want any of them to get away, Paul!Hmm. 100# of clamping force. That should do it
I've got a pair of the small DeWalt clamps like you just bought, they are by far my favorite ones.
Seventh plank is on. Now for the dreaded twisting, turning, and beveling!
Take a close look at the centerline plank. Does it run level? Might be the photo but it appears to have a dip in line with the purple sandpaper in the background.
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I think it's another one of those pesky optical illusions when you take a 2D picture of a 3D object. It actually slopes down a little to the left.
From now on, that’s my mantra, “optical illusion!”
One of the nails had popped out, giving us an “optical illusion.” After popping it back in, I checked to see if it was straight…
For the most part, beveling the planks works pretty well. I had decided I didn’t need to bevel the entire length of the plank, but I think I stopped too short. 
It gets tricky when you have to twist and bend the strakes four different ways.
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Hi Vfrd, you could try waxing it instead of applying tape