Concept to Reality - Building the Hull
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Building the hull (1 of 3) 
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Building the Hull Stage 1
As mentioned previously, we create templates for the ribs or bulk-heads required
to build the hull.
We then cut and create those sections and place them in position on the (false) keel, which itself is built from several scarfed pieces, just like the original.
We use a variety of grades and types of hard- and soft-woods, depending on the purpose, location and function. Wood grain often being an additional factor since the grain has to look natural at scale.
The sections are then shaped and sanded to allow for planking to be applied in a smooth and fluent manner. The picture above shows a completed set of bulkheads for a bathtub shaped 16th century galleon, below the frame of an 18th century ship's boat.
Shown here is the solid 'slice' hull construction of a modern motor yacht.
Similarly to the planked 'open hull', when opting for a solid hull, we create sections at specific intervals, they are then cut and glued together to create a semi-solid hull. In the picture above, a good amount of sanding and shaping is still required to form a smooth and accurate hull. The base-coated Half Hull of a Blue Star 36.6 MKII is shown below.
Concept, Content & Design: The Art of Age of Sail
