I caught an error in my design. The bow former pieces end at a level that is too high. I corrected them and now they end flush with the forecastle deck level. I hope there are no other errors that I have overlooked.
Sultana build log – Part 16
Oh, right. I’m modeling the Sultana replica, which has a diesel engine. So I need a cutout in the rudder.
After looking at some reference pictures, I tried creating the cutout, which is roughly elliptical. It didn’t look quite right.
Sultana build log – Part 15
Working on the cap rail at the bow. First, a fit point spline to match the correct curve.
Sultana build log – Part 14
Reference marks were added to the scribe lines for each bulkheads (in the same sketches where the fairing lines are drawn). These reference marks indicate the location of the wales and the bottom of the bulwarks on each bulkhead.
Sultana build log – Part 13
I’ve decided to go with the bulkheads at the bow that are perpendicular to the false keel. I have added some extra pieces at the bow. Blue lines are fairing lines that will be scribed onto the pieces