First Appearance The first test-fit of the stations to the keel. This was the first indication of the shape and size of the battleship. I was impressed. Total length was 127.6cm and the beam at the widest point was 22.8cm. Click Once To Enlarge

Taking Away the "Edge" As the planks have to lay flat on the hull stations, I discovered that I had to sand the stations down to obtain a correct "bevel" for the planks to lay flat. It is very easy to go too far in this step, so it is better to sand a little, check it, and then sand more as required. Click Once To Enlarge

The "Bevel" To see a drawing of a the bevel and how it applies to the hull station. Click Here

Losing Some Weight It seems that normal procedure according to the books and articles I found, is to cut the center out of each hull station to save some weight. Not being one to argue with tradition, I drilled a pilot hole in each station and use the jig saw to remove the center portion. Click Once To Enlarge

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Intro / Getting Ready / Cutting Stations / Gluing the Stations to the Keel / Planking / Bow & Stern / Catastrophe/ Casemates / Final Product