I did the first one that I built like the manual says. The rest I have stitched up, then tack welded between the wires with thickened epoxy. A few days later removed the wires and filleted and taped. The ducks are a bit of a stretch to get into the bow, start upthere and work back to the cockpit to avoid gettingepoxy all over.

Rich,

I'm with jnclark, tacking is a great idea. Not only does it lock in the boat's shape before the wires are removed, it also results in thinner seams, less epoxy/woodflour consumption and a lighter boat.

Here's my WD12 hull all tacked up (click on pictures to enlarge them):

and the declk also:

Then they were taped & glassed (glassing the interior is my own variation on the plans)

and finally, tacked/wrapped for joining.

Here's a typical seam done with tacking.See how it's thin enough to fit entirely between the stitch holes?

More info at Building a Wood Duck 12.

Have fun with your build, you're definitely on the right track.

Laszlo

 

 

 

Thanks for the input, gents. I'll be following in your footsteps. :-)