[VinceM]

Originally Posted by talls6

I used 2mm Balsa wood for the main hull former as I couldn't find a piece of cardboard long enough and I didn't want a joint in the middle to act as a weak spot. I think the lower frame I went a little to think on the cross pieces as I had to do a lot of cutting to make the joints fit correctly.

I've built several ships in the 2-3 foot length, and I usually use the cardboard backing from tablet paper, as we go through a lot of tablets at my work. When I have to butt two pieces of cardboard together, I make sure the joint is between two formers, and use a small piece of cardboard on each side of the joint to "sandwich" the joint. Also make sure it's clamped together till it is thoroughly dry to make sure it stays straight. I also mount all the decks onto thin cardboard. With all the decks and hull plating I don't ever have any problems with hull buckling. Good luck with your ship, looks good so far.