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**boatman** · 07 June 2019, 20:54

HI all a few more pics about how far the build is along getting nr the stage to start to cover hull

**boatman** · 07 June 2019, 20:55

ALL quadrons fitted to give the hull strength front veiw

**boatman** · 07 June 2019, 20:57

Rear view

**boatman** · 07 June 2019, 21:01

AN now startin to cover the hull with 1mm thick ply an do what I call a ply wrap round as plank on frame needs so much filler an it adds to much wheight this way its lighter to carry to the pond

**boatman** · 12 June 2019, 16:27

HI ALL well hav'nt been on site for a few days as been busy buildin
an started proper to cover the hull in the next few pics

**boatman** · 12 June 2019, 16:28

**boatman** · 12 June 2019, 16:29

**boatman** · 12 June 2019, 16:30

Nearly halfway

**boatman** · 12 June 2019, 16:33

Now covrerin hull joint got to be carful here as I mustn't get glue in between the H/J or I won't be able to part them

**boatman** · 17 June 2019, 18:25

Hi all well bein stickin into the hull build an as of today I have finally covered the hull with some help from my SWMBO she has been sortin out the bent pins an handin me the straight ones an been an immence help to me so now I have to leave it for 24 hrs for the glue to go off an then tomorrow it will be

time to undo the screws that hold the hull in place then gently lift the hull off the Sellotape on the build board an see how it looks an remove the plasti card spacer from the hull joint an the hull bolts an cut her in half. Boy will I be sweatin doin this anyway some pics of what she looks like now