Session 04: Hull Interior and Outer Layer, Rudder

In this session we finished gluing together the hull interior structures [Figure 1] that act as support for the rest of the ship. These pieces were comparatively easier to assemble due to their polygonal design. After the glue settled, they definitely gave the hull weight and strength [Figure 2].

Next up was creating the base structure for the bow of the ship, which will later be covered by the masthead [Figure 3]. Adding that piece also shaped the front of the ship to be rounder instead of the sharp point it used to be.

The creation of the rudder pieces went smoothly. The rudder itself was more difficult due to its irregular form, while the platform connected to it only needed an extra layer to give it that 3-D effect [Figure 4]. The rudder pieces assembled together neatly [Figure 5] and finally completed the bottom portion of the hull [Figure 6].

After that, the base layer of the deck was added to cover the interior of the ship [Figure 7] and concluded the session.


Time spent: ~3 hours

Figure 1: Interior Structure Support

Figure 2: Support Installation

Figure 3: Bow Support Structure

Figure 4: Rudder Pieces

Figure 5: Rudder

Figure 6: Rudder Installation

Figure 7: Ship Deck (Base)

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