Back in Step 13, you start planking the sheer knuckle.  This is the most important characteristic feature of this hull.  This is also the most difficult part of the assembly of this kit.  Here are some points to remember:

  - The sheer knuckle has a crisp edge
  - The plates come together at the bow to form a sharp contour

  Most modelers have difficulty building this area of the hull.  The picture of the Crockett on the blue prints show a blunt edge at the bow.  This is incorrect and is a result of a poor photo copy of the real ship on the plans. The shadow is deceiving.

   Here is the correct bow: