Carving the Step

The step is an important detail for the model, but ti is also a time consuming job. After a few days of off and no carving, sanding, more carving, and even more sanding, I think I'm ready to finish this step off with a little more sanding.

These photos help me to see the imperfections in my sanding and in order to keep the quality of my finished product up I will, without a doubt, sand it some more. The step you see in the photos is exaggerated by the close focus, this carved feature is 1/8th of an inch down from the top of the bulwarks (the top) and a very small 1/32nd of an inch deep.

Next I will build a cradle for the model, attach the keel, stem, and stern post; and attempt to mark the water line.