  
Now you can locate the 4 1/8" x 3/8" strips you
made earlier. Add them to the hull, starting at the stern and terminating at bow so that
it ends on an imaginary plane that extends vertically from the center of the keel.
Alternate sides as you add the planks.
Roger's Notes: You can
add more than 4 full length planks, but due to the sharp bending in the bow area will cause you
to soak the planks. I chose to plank this hull in sections, and this gave me
excellent results.
  
Fill in the stern area with
1/8" balsa sheeting.
Continue to plank the hull with 1/8" x
3/8" planks. I worked in sections, allowing me to add filler and sand one area
as I planked another. This system made quick work of completing the hull.

Roger's Notes: Although
this step was not included in the kit, the sheeting saved me time not having to plank this
area. The 1/8" balsa sheet was purchased from my local hobby shop for a buck or
two.
Take your time while you
plank. A speed is a few evenings. Don't be afraid to use filler. You
should be able you bring the hull almost to it's final shape before you remove it from
your building board. Take care to pad the hull after you finish planking unless you
want to make a career of filling dents.
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