Virginia 1819 build log – Part 3

The bulkheads were glued in, making sure they were square to the false keel.

Next are the two pieces which form the area at the stern under the transom. The first is the final bulkhead piece which will sit at an angle when attached, unlike the other bulkhead pieces that are vertical. I marked a line at the point where the deck will sit on this piece. Then I filed a bevel into this piece so that the deck can lay flat on it.

Stern piece beveled
Stern piece beveled

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