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    I am approaching the point that I will need to make a decision as to what technique I will use to build the hull: plank on frame, plank on bulkhead, or the lift method. My model is a fairly straight forward late 19th century brigantine merchant. Never having built a hull from scratch, I am willing to attempt any of these methods, but my greatest concern is ensuring the fidelity of the finished product. Anyone here have recommendations (preferably with explanations)? Thanks
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    Good morning lehmann. Nice work with that CAD model! I've been using DELFTship Free for developing a set of plans for my brigantine Galilee project, which is featured elsewhere on this site. I must be dense, but the program was anything but intuitive to start a project in. The manual is only marginally helpful. After a steep learning curve, I'm approaching the point where I believe I have a reasonable hull. My reason for using the program arises from the need to correct the stern/transom shape of the vessel in the Smithsonian plans, which are the only existing complete set of drawings for the ship. I have a number of contemporary photos of the vessel that show a distinctively different shape. Chasing these kinds of adjustments around three 2D views is a frustrating task, while the consequences of making adjustments are immediately visible in a 3D CAD program. I'd like to see more modeler interest using this program. It has a lot of potential for identifying errors in plans before committing time and wood to the build. Terry

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