ZHL San Felipe 1690 - Ted R

[Ted Robinson]

I finished the remainder of the decks. Now moving to complete the stern and start fairing for hull planking.

 

[Ted Robinson]

I need some help from someone who has built this kit. Detail T.22 on sheet Plan 2 shows the outer portion of the deck double planked outside the stanchions. How far down does this planking go.


My second question is part 47 at the stern. Should I add the windows etc to the part prior to gluing it in place.
I'm really struggling with this build right now and could use a little hand holding to get me done with the stern and on to planking. Any help is appreciated.
Ted.

 

[jmeywvu]

Hi Ted, got to tell you, planking the decks prior to installation is a great idea. I planked mine after install and had to resort to tweezers to lay the planks under the 2nd and 3rd decks. Not ideal.

As for your questions:

I double planked down to the top of each deck and no further.

As for the aft windows, I installed them after finishing planking, otherwise I would have had to cut many small pieces of veneer to fit around and in between them.

 

[Ted Robinson]

Hi Ted, got to tell you, planking the decks prior to installation is a great idea. I planked mine after install and had to resort to tweezers to lay the planks under the 2nd and 3rd decks. Not ideal.

As for your questions:

I double planked down to the top of each deck and no further.

As for the aft windows, I installed them after finishing planking, otherwise I would have had to cut many small pieces of veneer to fit around and in between them.

Thanks for the help. I have something to shoot for

 

[Ted Robinson]

Thanks for the help. I have something to shoot for

Do you have a build log. Any progress photos would really help as you know the state of the instructions and plans