The Alexa Gail 608 by CaptBlackbeard - Billing Boats USA - 1:60 - First Build

[CaptainBlackbeard]

Diving in headfirst on this beautiful Kit from Billing Boats. I've always been a huge fan of working Boats as I grew up in Southern California fishing my whole life. Now in arizona I yearn for the ocean so I'll bring it inside and scale it down. 

Unboxed, took inventory and got to building the split hulls making sure they were true and plumb. Having a extensive prop making background is making understanding this very simple. The next hurdle will be planking, but I've had experience planking life size Boats. 

And away we go. 

Edited August 1, 2024 by CaptainBlackbeard
Grammar and wrong title format

[CaptainBlackbeard]

Started Planking today. Soaking the planks and using pins to hold in place. Marking off and trimming is going well but when the odd shapes show up that's were ill need to take my time. 

[CaptainBlackbeard]

Starting to hit the radius of the Stern of the andrea gail. Using an cheap chamfer tool. And tapering some planks now. Having the right tools and some patience is making this way easier.