Time for a quick update. Assuming the photos load the way I think they will, the first one is the keel. The first (notched) fairing coat has been sanded and the thing is surprisingly fair.
Next is the cabin coming into focus. The white is the plaster (OK, it's really 20 minute drywall mud). It's cheap, stiff, sands easily and will take a finish so it can become the plug for a mold. We also learned that if you want that "WWI airplane" look, you need to go build an airplane...didn't look so hot in reality. Smooth curves seem to be the way to go.
The last one is the new rounded corner for that cockpit side. The actual corner was molded over 4 inch PVC and is being inserted under the plywood top and sides. A core material and more glass will be added to bring the curved molding up to the thickness of the plywood.
I wish things were moving faster, but work keeps getting in the way. It normally slows down about now but a job that needs done in time for Christmas has me running. The welding shop is also busy and our welder just got jury duty.
A couple of the new guys are going to start working on the boat yet this week so perhaps the deck will get done soon.
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