Finally started half-hull models to help decide next full size boat project. Will use Beach Pea as first test since I’ve never used this method. Very interesting approach – called the “Lift Method”. Signed up for WBS class this summer but thought I could figure out on my own.

 

Lofting Copies Made

 

Drawing Data Glued To Pattern Material

 

Patterns Cut and Shaped

 

Stacking Patterns With Spacers To Get A Feel For Sizes

 

Lifts Stacked In Jig (Basswood To Carve Easy)

 

Lifts In Position – Glue Up next

 

Will Keep Patterns – Maybe Make BeachPea Model From Cherry

 

Carving Down To The Lifts

 

All Done – Shellac On Fir, Kirby White On Hull (Same As My Boat)

 

New Home In Man-Cave

 

Nice side view

 

Fat Boat and Beach Pea’s new home

 

The Completed Fleet (For Now)