Construction Details
This model is a detailed half hull model of an O'day 35. The model is built at to an overall length of 25". The model is mounted on a mahogany mounting board.
Feb. 13, 10 - Earlier this week I finished scaling the lines for this model. Yesterday I cut out the backplane and laminated it with a layer of fiberglass cloth set in epoxy. Today I made up the station molds, glued them and the deck to the backplane, and put the waterline and shear planks on.
Feb. 15, 10 - Today I finished
planking the model down to the waterline.
Feb. 19, 10 - Over the last week I have finished planking the hull. I have also fiberglassed the transom and deck. The next step is build the keel and then to glass the hull proper.
March 1, 10 - Since my last update I have finished fiberglassing the hull and am ready to start filling and fairing.
March 19, 10 - I have now finished filling, fairing and primer painting the model. I have also built the cabin house and cockpit. I have also made up the mahogany mounting board. Over the next week or so I will be painting the model and varnishing the mounting board.
April 1, 10 - The model is now painted and I have finished varnishing the mounting board. The boot stripe came out a bit funky, so I will redo it.
April 9, 10 - I have redone the boot stripe. I have also finished varnishing the teak and installed it along with the mast, boom and winches.
April 16, 10 - Since my last update I have built the pedestal and wheer as well as the ground tackle.
April 22, 10 - I have now
finished the model.