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Hi Jim,You are right; 1:24. The overall length of the steam launch is 22 1/2". Its width is 5".I have made only one ship previous to this one, but from what I read, fairing is usually done when the bulwarks are glued in place on the keel. The buwarks can then be 'faired' to follow the curve of the ship. This model is constructed in a different way. The fore and aft bulwarks are faired before they are glued into place.How? Kudos to the designer Bob Crane for showing the bevel lines right on the bulwarks. They have been deternimed in CAD and laser engraved into the frame. Note also that the location of the strakes have also been laser engraved.
You are right Chris. But the design of this boat means that there is very little to the bulkheads. They snap so easily. There is basically nothing to them along the keel midships with the deep cut for the steam plant. I think that is why they want the floors to support the frames. The bunkers help as well. No problems fore though. the bulkheads are solid.John