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Tappi, the approach you are suggesting for planking is 100% correct.
This is the same way wooden models are planked (and I have made many) and is in the fact the best way to go about any planking on a boat or ship (wood or paper).
You can plank the inside first or later - I would do it first though as this reduces the risk of damaging the outside of the hull later.
Then plank the hull from the top down. The straight runs of planking are at the top, and the planking here is also the most noticeable, so it needs to look good. Starting at the top helps with this.
Then work down. Full planks. Follow the curve. Then fill in the "gaps" from the top down.
I hope that makes sense - if you would like some photos that illustrate this I can take some for you.
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In terms of your second question, I think varnishing the hull before starting planking is a great idea. This makes perfect sense!
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