Assembling the Frames

This is a shot from the stern quarter.

The stringers are 3/4 inch square and will be used to create the shapes of the plywood panels and to be a base for the panels while they are glued together.

Anyone built any model aeroplanes many years ago?

The stringers are now in place. They were only screwed into the notches.

They are a part of the framing. They do not become a part of the hull.

The panels will fit from one stringer to the next.

This is a shot from the bow.

The frames were aligned in all directions.

Note the notches for the stringers that will be put into place next.

This is a view of the frames placed in position on the base.

Note the battens in place that are keeping the frames vertical.

Here are the frames stacked against the wall of the garage

Remember the base that was used for the scarfing of the plywood sheets?

Here it is again. The frames will use this as a base that is straight and flat.