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| In the background, you'll see not only some small models of the Enterprise and Excelsior, but some photos of another building project in progress. |
Today saw the attachment of the false keel: "false" because it isn't the actual load-bearing foundation for the ship. The false keel could take damage -- e.g. from running ashore -- without immediately endangering the ship's structural integrity.
Added bonus: the display stand has notches for the false keel; the ship now sits upright on the desk.
Conveniently "below the water line," there's still a hefty amount of functional and cosmetic work. I'll need some wood filler to take care of some seams, and the rudder needs to be attached. I'm in particular looking forward to the latter, since it involves working with the brass strips and pins that came with the kit.
