Chesapeake Bay Flattie – Midwest {part 7}

More progress was done on the Flattie.   I used the tinted cello I had found for the cabin windows.   I really like this stuff……….if you would like to get some,  I’m sure it can be found in auto part stores or department stores with an automotive section.   The instructions show a roof beam for the cabin……I added two.

I wasn’t sure what color I wanted to paint the deck sheer.   Deciding that I wanted the roofs  and trim to be flat white,  I decided on flat deck tan.

The transom was painted finally,  correcting the uneven bottom paint line.

There was a gap on the starboard side aft cockpit bulkhead,  where it joins the side wall of the cockpit.   A small piece was removed,  and a 1/16 piece of square stock was cemented in place,  closing the gap.

The kit supplies mahogany 1/16 square stock for the trim work.   There is to be some along the deck sheer and the sides of the hull.   I did the deck sheer trim first.

The way they show the hull trim to run……I’m not too crazy about it.   It is also to be done with the square stock.   In changing this,  I took a couple strips of .05 x 3 mm mahogany,  along with some other strips that I’ll be needing,  and painted them all flat white.   I will show you what I have planned in the next session.

AHOY!!!