The bulwarks is another name for the sides of the ship that would keep sailors from falling overboard. In order for me to make these bulwarks (sides) the correct thickness to accept the top rail (think a big hand rail around the entire ship) I spent many hours over the course of a few day slowly whittling away unnecessary material. The final width of the bulwarks is roughly 1/32 in., and I am ready for my first round of paint.
Next comes the bowsprit notch, planking the deck, painting the outside of the hull, creating the top rail, installing the rudder, and on and on, etc.....
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