SOS Build log page 9

THE HULL

This page deals primarily with the development of the upper hull and the extremely ornate carvings.

Gun port lids being fitted.to the lower gun decks.  

Each lid has an eye bolt with rope used to open the lids for action.




The simulated hinges seen below are cut from sheets of black vinyl. 

Most of the carvings have now been added to the panels.

Also, note the decks and ornate bulkheads have been completed.


The port side carvings have been placed as seen in the above photos.  The photo of the starboard side is taken before the carvings have been installed.

Creating the stern galleries module seen above.

Adding the windows for the stern galleries.  This is the section of the ship where the captain and officers was quartered.

The port side before installing the carvings.

Planking completed, gun ports have been framed, and black panels are trimmed out.

This photo (below) shows the creation of the ornate bulkheads.