Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull step 1, cutting the scarph joint. Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull step 1, finished cut for scarph joint. Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull step 2, glueing scarph joint on the workbench. Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull step 2, That’s what that middle clamp in the previous shot was attached to. Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull step 6, sides, stringers & frames marked on inner surface of panel. Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull step 8, glueing surfaces on inner surface of panel are wet-out with unthickened epoxy. Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull step 8.b, first panel fitted, glued, clamped and weighted down. Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull step 9, centreline edge planed off to the keel angle. Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull step 10, glue applied to glueing surfaces and ready for the second panel to be fitted. Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull step 10, panel fitted and showing temporary nails along the keel to act as clamps. Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull step 11, excess planed off at the keel and the sides. Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull, nail holes filled with thickened epoxy. Easiest way is with a small syringe if available. Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull, step 11 completed and the hull is ready to be turned over. This marks the end of the Fitting Ply to the Bottom of the Hull section. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike Loading...