Hi Folks,
First wooden build for me, Retired RN engineer so I know my way around a workshop/ Engine room, this is a different ballgame.

So far I have applied all the laterals 6-12. Glued and clamped all in position, having been very careful with regards to alignment, if it isn't a right angle at this stage, it will be a bloody nightmare later.

Last night pinned and glued laterals and main deck/ fo'csle

Got onto workshop this morning to find that no less than 3 sprung clamps had sprung elsewhere. Subsequent inspection revealed that lateral number 10 is around 15 degrees of line AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHH Couple of my own ideas, please feel free to comment with suggestions,

1) Any hints on dissolving/ breaking down the Wood glue, allowing for removal of lateral frame back to 90 deg with suitable clamping... Bit doubtful but I live in hope.

2) On lateral bulkhead 10 starboard side, apply offcuts from plans build up the stern side of the lateral, so that when applying decking although lateral is out of alignment the extra thickness of the applied off cuts would mean planking nails can run down vertically in line,

Repeat same with port side except apply offcuts to fow'd facing side of laterals

Any and all thoughts welcome, and if you need any clarification, on this somewhat lengthy post give me a shout

Thanks for any help or suggestions

Spineman/ James

For reasons unknown not all my pics are posting every time. If you see any missing images right click on white cross in black box and select "show picture"

Thanks for any and all advice or suggestions

Hi Spineman and a very warm welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy your time with us. You've chosen a great kit to build, she's stunning when finished.

Regards

Alan

Morning James.
You've made a great start to your build. I see that dreaded warp has appeared. I find when u have a twisted part thats twisted after building like yours I wet the part to soften it then make some in fills from balsa, glue and clamp. That usually does the trick once dry.
Hope that helps you.
Chris

Glad you got it sorted and your back on track, it would be nice to see more of your build if you would like to post a diary. We can also keep an eye out for any think that may be about to go wrong too

Well done on the fix James

Rgd Martyn