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battens through the tail. They are each made of three laminates, it makes
them stronger and less likely to crack while bending. |
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I've also finished framing out the cockpit.
It's starting to look like the real thing! |
Notice my very trick MOON 7 gallon
fuel tank from ebay!
The next layer of plywood will go on at
the opposite 45 degrees. |
The inner layer of 4mm plywood is
going on the tail. By the way, if at all possible, avoid getting your thumb
with the pneumatic stapler! Should be plenty stout when it's all done.
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I've completed the first
layer of 4 mm plywood through the tail section. I'm going to take a break
on the skinning and concentrate on framing out the engine hatch. Once the
hatch is framed up I can finish skinning the main hull.
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As the project moves
along the shop becomes more cluttered. The sides and tail have the first
layer complete. The port side of the tail and nine feet forward on that
side have the second diagonal layer on. It is amazing how ridged two layers
of 1/8" plywood and a little epoxy can get. I received a tape of Rudy Nielson's
"Rudy Toot" running back in the early 60's.
Odds are it was the old "Yankee Doodle V", what an inspiration to
see it on the water. Up till now, I've only seen still photos of the hull.
I've redoubled my efforts. As I've said before "sleep is for the weak in
spirit".
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