Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua by Brian

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First day proper and as we all know the kit bowsprit is wrong so made a start rectifying that (more work to do I know).

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If I understand correctly, when the bowsprit was moved off center to pass the foremast, it was usually canted at an angle so that the tip of the bowsprit was at centerline. I've read that in one hopefully reliable source, but forget where.

 

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It will probably not comfort you at all but I too had huge problems with the first planking. I am afraid that it the end I lost the rounded bow but did manage a more 'streamlined' version which looks ok in my humble opinion. I know the experts out there would be horrified.

Hi Mike I think I managed to keep the hull shape! although filler and sanding will be needed.