I'm a bit surprised to be posting again this weekend - but there was lots of modeling time that I was able to take advantage of.
Plus, the work completed was enormously gratifying! The planking is DONE!
I installed waterways to the forecastle deck and quarter deck - and then added the final planks bringing the inner bulwark to the level of the planksheer (is that the correct term?).
Quality clamping is underrated
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It was now time to refine the height of the inner and outer planking so that the cap rail will sit level (I have a problem at the waist that will require some work but otherwise this process went well):
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And of course that meant I needed to add treenails. The final count is about 13,000 on this model:
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And now on the painted side:
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Again, seeing the ship arrive at this stage is enormously satisfying!
And I thank you for stopping by!
