Issue 14 came today re 2nd Deck. Instructions re launch already done previously.

First pic removing waste section of backboard as per instructions.

Second pic gluing down 2nd Deck.

Third pic cannon chambers painted black as per instructions.
Note in pic one rib frame broken second from stern. Had broken prior and glued OK, but got caught in jumper while fitting 2nd Deck. Now re-glued OK. Will reinforce once I know where other fittings above 2nd Deck go.





Regards

George

Hi Brex.

Thanks for compliments appreciated.

Re your query. If you check back on my "Dead Whale" pic you'll see where I left recess slots for the brackets where any infills otherwise would have covered. That so I could use bracketed base board as long as possible.

Now that you have full infill you won't get any warping or twisting of keel so one way you could do it if recessing into infills now a little difficult is to just remove the two/three centre angle brackets and rely on the end brackets which are clear of infills to hold upright for you. With the infills it sits pretty good anyway.

Shortly I will make up clamp set up re Andy's URL before planking starts on bottom. Then bracketed base board no good anymore. Eventually when more top decking after planking I'll either purchase a cradle as UK distributor has or make something up to hold stable.

Regards

George

Hi Steve.

Thanks for looking in and your kind comments. Appreciated greatly.

Yes, re the broken rib. Have glued on again and when dry will give another coat of glue over the break. Maybe reinforce later if room to do.

Regards

George

Hi Jonny

Thanks first for the compliment. It is as always greatly appreciated.

And thank you for the tip regarding the rib break and how to fix permanently. I wasn't sure what may have gone there re parts, but you've cleared that problem up for me so again greatly appreciated.

I'll get on to it and still have all the dye frames in a pile as I did consider some might come in use sometime.

Regards

George

Looks like there is a censor at work as I did type the title Moby 'D' right so not sure how this became Dancer

Made repair recommended by Jonny7England (Thanks Jonny ) on broken off rib frame. Reinforced and reinforcing should not interfere with any fittings. No cannon port this rib frame.





Regards

George

Beautiful repair job there George!! My rib broke right at deck level hence I had to cut away 2mm of the deck either side before adding the bracing...A big well done mate!!

Hi Steve.

Thanks for kind compliment.

Jonny's cure really helped.

Regards

George

Hi Brex

Hopefully it won't happen again for either of us.

Handy to know though if it did.

Regards

George

Hi Alan.

Thanks for the kind comments they are as always greatly appreciated.

You are right regarding experiences as we build. They certainly do help overall. The help coming from more experienced builders including yourself is invaluable to us Newbies.

Regards

George