HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Welcome to the Winnie project.
Yes I am starting over again. Many of you might wonder why I would do such a thing. There are several good reasons actually. Let me explain.
- About 3 years ago during a flood in my workshop, the 1st Winnie was severely damaged. Although not submerged the humidty and moisture cause the planking at the bow to open up like a banana being peeled back. I did fix it as best I could but I will never be as happy with it now.
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Hi Chuck - incredible job, so far!
My question is more a point of curiosity:
I noticed that as your garboard strake runs aft, close to the stern post, there’s a slightly stepped transition from one plank width to the last more narrow plank section that runs into the stern post.
This appears very deliberate, and I was wondering whether it had something to do with the rabbet.
